Lake County Sheriff's Office
Recent News About Lake County Sheriff's Office
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Lake County Sheriff's deputies find body after home explosion
An adult male's body was recovered from a home explosion that occurred on June 4 in the 23500 block of North Overhill Road in unincorporated Lake Zurich. Lake County Sheriff's deputies responded to the call.
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Lake County deputies de-escalate situation involving armed man
Lake County Sheriff's deputies deescalated a tense situation in Wauconda involving a man who had a firearm and was threatening self-harm. The deputies responded to a call at 5 p.m. on June 3.
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Forgery leads to suspension of permits for Anchor Pointe Marina
The Fox Waterway Agency suspended the commercial use permits for Anchor Pointe Marina and arrested an agent of the marina on a forgery charge on May 29 following a paperwork scam. The Lake County Sheriff's Office warned anyone with an upcoming reservation that the marina cannot rent watercraft on the Chain O'Lakes.
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Lake County Sheriff’s office arrests man on charges of sexual assault on a disabled woman
The Lake County Sheriff’s office has arrested a Beach Park man after he sexually assaulted a woman with an intellectual disability.
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Lake County Sheriff's Office steps up 'Click It or Ticket' efforts
Motorists and passengers in Lake County are being urged to fasten their seatbelts as the Sheriff's Office intensifies its enforcement efforts. The campaign, which commenced a week prior to Memorial Day, seeks to remind drivers of the "Click It or Ticket" initiative.
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Beach Park man charged in sexual assault of intellectually disabled person
A resident of Beach Park has been accused of sexually assaulting an intellectually disabled individual, who is the daughter of a woman employed to clean his house. The Lake County Sheriff's Office announced the charges against the man on May 21.
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Gurnee residents hospitalized Saturday with critical injuries after a crash
Two residents of Gurnee, Illinois, were critically injured in a severe car accident on Saturday afternoon. According to the Lake County Sheriff's Traffic Crash investigators, the incident seems to have occurred when a driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake.
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Lake County Sheriff's deputies to continue Village of Volo patrols
The Village of Volo has extended its contract with the Lake County Sheriff's Office, marking 20 years of their partnership in providing police services. The intergovernmental agreement, valued at $2.3 million, was approved by the Lake County Board and ensures the continuation of these services for years to come.