A man who was wrongfully convicted of murdering and sexually assaulting his own grandmother in Waukegan and sentenced to life has filed a federal lawsuit after being exonerated in the case. Robert Melock, who was 22, was charged with raping and murdering his own 72-year-old grandmother, Augustine Melock, who had been found stabbed, strangled, and […]
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Pre-trial release denied for man accused of sexually abusing girl multiple times at Waukegan apartment
A judge denied pre-trial release for a 60-year-old man who prosecutors say sexually abused a girl on multiple occasions at his Waukegan apartment. Domingo Jacobo-Salgado, 60, of Waukegan, was charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under the age of 13, a Class X felony; and two counts of aggravated […]
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Man charged with aggravated battery for pepper spraying the face of Planned Parenthood protester in Waukegan
A Lake County man has been charged after allegedly pepper spraying the face of a Planned Parenthood protester in Waukegan. Robert Outland is officially charged with a single count of aggravated battery in a public place, a Class 2 felony, for attacking the protester during a protest at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. Outland could be sentenced […]
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Without an apology, Waukegan City Council vote to censure alderman for posting picture of severed arm on social media
The Waukegan city council voted Monday to censure 6th Ward Alderman Keith Turner for publishing a picture of a severed arm on social media belonging to a murdered 19-year-old woman from Milwaukee. However, prior to the vote was approved by a final total of 6-to-3, Waukegan council members gave Turner a chance to apologize for […]
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Waukegan, Buffalo Grove police canines receive body armor donations from non-profit organization
Waukegan Police Canine Milo and Buffalo Grove Police Canine Mac have both received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization. The Buffalo Grove Police Department and Waukegan Police Department both separately announced in December that Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. was donating protective vests for their canines. Both departments said […]
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Bodycam video captures Waukegan police officer throwing handcuffed man to ground, injuring him
Body camera footage released Thursday shows a Waukegan police officer throwing a handcuffed man to the ground last month, leaving the suspect injured. Waukegan Police Officer Richard Tabisz was charged with two felony counts of official misconduct and two misdemeanor counts of battery. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 4:30 p.m. on December 14 to a […]
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Waukegan police officer charged with throwing handcuffed suspect to ground, leaving him injured
A Waukegan police officer has been arrested and charged after officials say he threw an arrestee to the ground in front of other officers, leaving the suspect injured after hitting his head. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 4:30 p.m. on December 14 to a residence for a call of a fight in progress. Officers […]
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Waukegan Police Canine Milo to receive body armor donation from non-profit organization
Waukegan Police Department Canine Milo is set to receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization, officials announced. The police department said on Monday the vest is being donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest […]
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Waukegan Police Department mourns death of retired police canine Moe
The Waukegan Police Department said they are mourning the death of retired canine Moe, who led a successful career and was the department’s only Malinois canine. “It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired K9 Moe,” the Waukegan Police Department said Thursday morning. Moe was the only Belgian Malinois to work […]