Police are asking for the community’s help in identifying four suspects who allegedly stole money from a Toys For Tots donation jar in Winthrop Harbor. The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. November 27 at the Shell gas station located at 901 Sheridan Road in Winthrop Harbor. The Winthrop Harbor Police Department released several high-quality surveillance […]
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Waukegan man charged with attempting to sexually abuse teen in Winthrop Harbor
A Waukegan man was arrested and charged with attempting to sexually abuse a teenage girl in Winthrop Harbor in April, court records show. Jerome A. Murray, 35, of the 1800 block of Grand Avenue in Waukegan, was charged with two counts of attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 3 felony, and two counts of […]
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Nearly 40 guns stolen during smash-and-grab burglary in Winthrop Harbor
Multiple suspects broke into a gun store in Winthrop Harbor, smashed all of the display cases and stole nearly 40 guns early Tuesday morning, police said. The Winthrop Harbor Police Department responded around 12:33 a.m. Tuesday to The Outdoorsman, 221 Sheridan Road, for a report of a burglar alarm. Officers arrived in two minutes and […]
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Winthrop Harbor home left uninhabitable after fire engulfs residence
A family has been displaced after their home in Winthrop Harbor became fully engulfed in flames early Saturday morning, officials said. The Winthrop Harbor Fire Department responded around 4:57 a.m. Saturday to the area of 9th Street and Kirkwood Avenue for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a fully engulfed one-story residence in […]
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Gurnee police officer charged with beating spouse, tried buying ‘murder kit’, prosecutors say
A Gurnee police officer has been charged with aggravated battery of his spouse and prosecutors say he tried earlier this year to buy a ‘murder kit’ containing items like a shovel and bleach. Michael E. Stoner, 34, of the 800 block of Geddes Court in Winthrop Harbor, was charged with aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery […]
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Man arrested after fleeing police, crashing into tree in Winthrop Harbor
A Waukegan man was arrested after he fled from police, struck a tree and then ran from officers on foot in Winthrop Harbor last week, officials said. Derrick D. Johnson, 28, of Waukegan, was charged with escaping a police officer, aggravated driving under the influence, aggravated fleeing police, driving under the influence, possession controlled substance, […]
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3 suspects arrested after vehicle pursuit ends in Winthrop Harbor; charges pending
Three suspects were taken into custody after a pursuit of a vehicle wanted in connection with a shooting in Zion ended in Winthrop Harbor Monday evening, police said. The Zion Police Department attempted to stop a silver Volkswagen in the 1100 block of Sheridan Road and it fled the area. The Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Police […]
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Man in critical condition after ATV rollover in unincorporated Zion
A 56-year-old man was critically injured after being ejected from his ATV when it rolled over several times in unincorporated Zion Sunday afternoon, police said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Winthrop Harbor Fire Department responded around 3:03 p.m. Sunday to the 9700 block of 17th Street in unincorporated Zion for an ATV accident. The […]
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2 Waukegan men killed in single-vehicle crash in Winthrop Harbor
Two Waukegan men, both 26 years old, were killed after their car struck a tree in Winthrop Harbor early Saturday morning, officials said. The Winthrop Harbor Fire Department and Winthrop Harbor Police Department responded around 3:15 a.m. Saturday to 12th Street and Lewis Avenue for a report of a single-vehicle crash with injuries. Emergency crews […]