A Wauconda man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material following the execution of a search warrant at his home on Tuesday, authorities said. Wauconda Police Department investigators executed a search warrant in the 300 block of Osage Street in Wauconda after police officials received multiple cyber tips from the Internet Crimes […]
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Mayor, board take action against Wauconda trustee who made ‘inappropriate’ comments to officers during traffic stop
The mayor and board trustees have taken action against a trustee in Wauconda who they say made “inappropriate comments” to police officers during a traffic stop where her husband was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Wauconda Mayor Jeff A. Sode said in a statement to the residents of Wauconda that […]
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‘Truly commendable’: Police chief rewards teens after they find gun lying on sidewalk in Wauconda
A police chief recognized four teenagers by buying them ice cream after they found a handgun lying on the sidewalk and immediately reported it in Wauconda Wednesday. The Wauconda Police Department recognized four teenagers from Wauconda on Wednesday for their “quick thinking and responsible actions.” The children were riding their bicycles on Route 176 near […]
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Man donates ballistic vest to Wauconda police canine in honor of veteran brother who died on Veteran’s Day
A man donated a ballistic vest to Wauconda’s police canine in honor of his brother, who was a veteran, that died on Veteran’s Day a year ago, officials said. The Wauconda Police Department said Chris Toussaint donated a ballistic vest to Wauconda Police Canine Skye on Monday. Toussaint made the donation in honor of his brother, […]
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Wauconda Police Department hires former Chicago police officer who was suspended, charged for allegedly threatening man with gun magazine in off-duty fight
A former Chicago police officer, who was suspended after he allegedly threatened another man with a firearm magazine while drunk and off-duty at a Milwaukee bar, was hired by the Wauconda Police Department in September. Chicago Police Officer Robert Pet was off-duty and traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he had dinner on December 16, 2018, […]
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Man charged after pushing and threatening mother with knife in Wauconda, leading to brief standoff, police say
A man has been charged after he allegedly pushed and threatened his mother with a knife at a Wauconda residence last week, leading to a brief standoff with police that ended peacefully. Frank Weinstein, 26, of Wauconda, was charged with two counts of domestic battery and one count of aggravated assault. The Wauconda Police Department […]
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Wauconda police promote Breast Cancer Awareness month with unique squad car design
The Wauconda Police Department is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness month with a specially designed squad car to help bring awareness to the issue. The police department partnered with TG Signs and Graphics in Wauconda to design the pink and black squad car. “Cancer touches the lives of almost everyone and can be devastating. We believe […]
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Student arrested after being found with loaded gun at Wauconda High School
A student at Wauconda High School was found with a loaded gun shortly before dismissal Thursday and was arrested, police said. The incident occurred at the Wauconda High School, located at 555 North Main Street. Wauconda Police Department Public Information Officer Heather Cognac said a report was made to school administration shortly before dismissal of […]
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Charity donates bullet and stab protective vest to Wauconda Police Canine Badger
A non-profit organization donated a bullet and stab protective vest to Wauconda Police Canine Badger. The vest was donated by the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Badger’s new vest is embroidered with, “In memory of K9 Kye, Oklahoma City Police Department,” the Wauconda Police Department said. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. was established […]