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Lake County sheriff's Dax finds nine juveniles connected to stolen vehicles in 24 hours
Jun 3, 2022 6:31 AM - Canine officer Dax, the Lake County sheriff's police dog, had a busy 24 hours starting early Thursday, sniffing out nine juveniles after reports of two stolen vehicles. -
Wauconda-area farmhouse fire could be case of arsonMay 27, 2022 11:14 PM - No injuries were reported after a fire Friday night at an abandoned farmhouse off Route 176 and Darrell Road near Wauconda. Officials believe it was arson, though they have not identified a suspect .
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Babysitter accused of showing children porn, touching himself
May 25, 2022 9:22 PM - A babysitter was arrested after police learned he touched himself inappropriately in front of children in his home near Lake Villa, authorities said. -
Woman accused of choking daughter in Lake Villa
May 24, 2022 10:12 PM - A Winthrop Harbor woman was arrested Monday for choking her daughter in February at a Lake Villa residence, according to the Lake County state's attorney's office. -
Zion man sentenced to 12 years for having child porn
May 19, 2022 6:24 PM - A Zion man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of child pornography possession, state officials announced Thursday. -
Lake County resident nearly lost $20,000 cash in the mail: How to help loved ones avoid that scam
May 18, 2022 7:14 PM - A Lake County resident nearly became one of the thousands of elderly people to lose money to phone and internet scammers this month. The person sent $20,000 in cash away in a package but soon realized it was a con. -
Man sentenced to 21 years in prison for shooting twin 17-year-olds, killing one
May 12, 2022 2:29 PM - The Round Lake Beach man found guilty in March of second-degree murder and aggravated assault for shooting twin 17-year-olds, killing one, was sentenced to 21 years in prison by a Lake County judge Wednesday. -
Trial of Park City woman accused of failing to give son needed medical care to begin Monday
Apr 29, 2022 5:08 PM - The trial of a Park City woman accused of failing to give her 11-year-old son, who died in 2016, the medical care he required after a heart transplant finally begins Monday. Jennifer Stroud, 41, faces felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering the life of a child. The trial was delayed due to the pandemic. -
Lake County students name new police dogs Echo and Axel
Apr 28, 2022 3:44 PM - Nearly 400 Lake County students submitted possible names for the two newest canine members of the sheriff's office that in the end were pared to Echo and Axel, officials said Thursday. -
Waukegan courthouse to resume pre-pandemic operations, end regular virtual hearings
Apr 27, 2022 8:05 PM - After 25 months, the era of regular virtual hearings at the Lake County courthouse is set to end May 9, court officials said Wednesday.
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