A SWAT team arrested a Waukegan man following a standoff after he allegedly made detailed statements threatening to kill his parents and fatally shoot a state employee. Michael L. Brousseau, 34, of Waukegan, was charged with threatening a public official, a Class 3 felony, and harassment through electronic communications, a Class 4 felony. Lake County […]
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Office in Lincolnshire closes for the week after upset employee makes threat of violence
An office in Lincolnshire was closed for the entire week after an upset employee made a threat to harm others but police have released few details. The Lincolnshire Police Department on Monday received a report of a threat made to Wipfli, located at 100 Tri-State Drive in Lincolnshire. Wipfli is an international accounting and business […]
Sheriff, fire department respond after suspicious package received at synagogue in Long Grove
A suspicious package, which was later deemed safe, prompted a police and fire response to a Jewish synagogue in Long Grove Friday afternoon, authorities said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Long Grove Fire Protection District responded around 12:10 p.m. Friday to Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 Route 83 in Long Grove, for a suspicious package […]
Report of man armed with rifle on Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago prompts school lockdowns
A report of a man armed with an “assault rifle” on Great Lakes Naval Base prompted schools to go on lockdown and a large police response in North Chicago Thursday. The North Chicago Police Department responded around 10:57 a.m. Thursday to Forrestal Village off of Green Bay Road, which is a housing community for families […]
Juvenile referred on charges for sending school shooting threat to students of Highland Park High School
Police say a juvenile suspect has been identified and referred for charges after sending messages indicating a shooting threat at Highland Park High School. The Highland Park Police Department responded Thursday to Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Avenue in Highland Park, for a report of a threat. City officials said officers were told that […]
Police investigating after students of Highland Park High School receive message threatening school shooting
Authorities are investigating after some students at Highland Park High School received messages on their phones indicating a shooting threat at the school. The Highland Park Police Department responded Thursday to Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Avenue in Highland Park, for a report of a threat. City officials said officers were told that two […]
Highland Park High School installs weapons detection system after student fatally shot near campus
The Highland Park High School has installed a weapons detection system after a student was fatally shot near campus last weekend and a student brought a gun to the school in April. The Township High School District 113 board voted last week to approve an initial rollout of a weapons detection system at Deerfield and […]
Disgruntled former employee charged with threatening to shoot up Taco Bell in Waukegan
A former employee is charged with threatening to shoot up a Taco Bell in Waukegan and shoot a co-worker after she was fired and became upset, prosecutors said. Shawnell C. Edwards, 23, of North Chicago, was charged with one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Edwards was the area coach of multiple Taco Bell chains, including […]
Man allegedly burglarized woman’s car at hospital in North Chicago, left voicemails on victim’s phone saying he would kill her
A man allegedly broke into a woman’s car at the veteran’s hospital in North Chicago and stole documents with her personal information, later calling her and threatening to kill her. Robert S. Jackson, 55, of North Chicago, was charged with harassment threatening to kill person, a Class 4 felony. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Francis […]