Lake County Sheriff's Office IL
Recent News About Lake County Sheriff's Office IL
-
Waukegan man arrested for drug trafficking near elementary school
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) has arrested a man from Waukegan on charges of drug trafficking.
-
Motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run crash; investigation ongoing by Lake County authorities
Lake County Sheriff's investigators are examining a hit-and-run incident involving a motorcycle that occurred overnight.
-
Motorcyclist dies in collision with semi-truck in Green Oaks
A traffic accident in Green Oaks resulted in the death of a motorcyclist on Friday afternoon.
-
Police chase ends with arrests; drugs found; charges filed
A man was taken into custody after leading police on a chase involving multiple agencies.
-
Man charged after alleged assault with knife in Lake County
Lake County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a man following an incident involving assault with a knife.
-
Man arrested in Mundelein for possession and distribution of child pornography
Lake County Sheriff's Detectives have arrested a man from unincorporated Mundelein for possessing and distributing child pornography.
-
Motorcycle crash in Gurnee results in one fatality; investigation ongoing
Lake County Sheriff's Traffic Crash Investigators are examining a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in unincorporated Gurnee.
-
Waukegan woman arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges by sheriff's task force
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) has arrested a Waukegan woman on charges of drug trafficking.
-
Waukegan man arrested for alleged cocaine distribution by special investigations group
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Group (SIG), supported by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Chicago Field Division, and the Waukegan Police Department Community Crimes Division, has concluded...
-
Addison man charged after fatal Wadsworth crash
An Addison man has been charged following a fatal traffic crash in Wadsworth over the weekend.
-
Zion man charged with possession of child pornography
Lake County Sheriff's Detectives have arrested a man from Zion for possessing child pornography.
-
Deputies rescue elderly woman trapped in bathtub
Lake County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a well-being check at a home in unincorporated Wauconda yesterday afternoon.
-
Marine Unit rescues distressed teenage swimmer on Petite Lake
Over the holiday weekend, the Marine Unit was active in ensuring the safety of individuals on the Chain O’Lakes and Lake Michigan.
-
Fatal crash in Wadsworth under investigation by Lake County Sheriff's Office
Lake County Sheriff's investigators are examining a fatal traffic accident that took place in Wadsworth on the night of July 5, 2025.
-
Man arrested after shots fired call leads to drug seizure in Gurnee
Lake County Sheriff's Deputies, along with the Sheriff’s Tactical Response Team, apprehended a man following a shots fired call in unincorporated Gurnee.
-
Pedestrian injured in vehicle collision in unincorporated Round Lake
A pedestrian was injured in a vehicle collision in unincorporated Round Lake, according to Lake County Sheriff's investigators.
-
Lake County Sheriff's Marine Unit joins national anti-BUI campaign this July 4th weekend
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit will participate in Operation Dry Water, a national campaign aimed at raising awareness and enforcing laws against boating under the influence (BUI).
-
K9 Drako aids police in two successful overnight operations
K9 Drako was involved in two overnight operations, demonstrating his effectiveness as part of the team.
-
Lake County Sheriff’s Office partners with Kawasaki and Nielsen Enterprises for waterway safety
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has announced a new partnership with Nielsen Enterprises and Kawasaki to enhance waterway safety.
-
Lake County Sheriff joins national anti-BUI campaign over July 4th weekend
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit will join "Operation Dry Water," a national campaign against boating under the influence (BUI), from July 4 to 6, 2025.