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 […]
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Family of teenager forced into false confession that led to attempted murder charges sues city, Waukegan police
The family of a teenage boy who was wrongly arrested and charged with shooting a store clerk in Waukegan last year has filed a lawsuit against the city and several police officers. Martell Williams, who was 15 at the time, was arrested in February 2022 and wrongly charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery. The […]
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Waukegan Police Department canine handler recognized as employee of month for recent actions
A Waukegan police canine handler was named the department’s employee of the month after he and his canine apprehended multiple offenders in January. Waukegan Police Officer Andrew Orozco and his canine partner Tango assisted on numerous calls in January, according to the police department. They responded to a burglary of a business in Fountain Square. […]
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Former Waukegan police officer released after posting bond in murder of Marcellis Stinnette, attack on 2nd man
A former Waukegan police officer has been released from jail on a $350,000 bond after he was charged with the murder of Marcellis Stinnette and attacking a second man in an unrelated incident. Dante Salinas, 39, of Gurnee, was charged by a grand jury with three counts of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery causing […]
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Former Waukegan cop held on $350,000 bond, pleads not guilty to murder of Marcellis Stinnette
A judge ordered a former Waukegan police officer held on a $350,000 bond for shooting and killing 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Dante Salinas, 39, of Gurnee, was charged by a grand jury with three counts of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and two counts […]
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Former Waukegan police officer who shot and killed Marcellis Stinnette charged with second-degree murder
The former Waukegan police officer who shot and killed 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette has been charged with second-degree murder and also charged in a second case, court records show. Dante Salinas, 39, of Gurnee, was charged with three counts of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and two counts of official misconduct. […]
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Waukegan police officer recognized for saving victim who suffered severe arm injury
A Waukegan police officer, who was named employee of the month, has been recognized for saving a subject who suffered a life-threatening injury last month. Waukegan Police Officer Mallory Baker was selected as the Waukegan Police Department “Employee of the Month” for August. Baker is currently assigned to the Patrol Division’s day shift. Baker was […]
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Police remain vigilant after rumors of gang-targeted shootings in Waukegan, North Chicago area circulate on social media
Rumors of planned gang retaliation shootings in the Waukegan and North Chicago areas are circulating on social media after at least nine people were shot this week in the two cities. In an apparent email sent by local activist Margaret Carrasco to city officials in Lake County, Carrasco said “word on the street” is that […]
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Lake County police departments participate in torch run for Special Olympics Illinois
Numerous law enforcement agencies participated in a torch run on Sunday for Special Olympics Illinois, where police departments pass on the “Flame of Hope” until it reaches its destination in central Illinois. The Law Enforcement Torch Run raises money and spreads awareness for athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois. According to Special Olympics Illinois, […]