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Zion man accused of possessing child pornography

A Zion man is facing charges related to child pornography following an investigation by Lake County Sheriff's detectives.

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 9, 2025

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Lake County Sheriff’s human trafficking operation nets 27 arrests

The Lake County Sheriff's Special Investigations Group has announced the arrest of 27 individuals following a two-day human trafficking suppression operation.

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 5 inmates sentenced in Lake County during week ending July 19

By C. L. Powers | Jul 8, 2025

There were five inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 19.

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Report of shots fired in Gurnee leads to drug seizure, arrest

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 7, 2025

A report of shots fired led to an arrest, drug seizure, and charges against a suspect in unincorporated Gurnee early on July 5.

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Week ending July 12: 2 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released from jail

By C. L. Powers | Jul 1, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 12.

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Waukegan man suffers critical injuries in Beach Park crash

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's Crash Investigators are examining a serious traffic incident that occurred Thursday evening in Beach Park, resulting in critical injuries to one driver.

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Lake County deputies arrest man for stabbing threats

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's deputies, with the assistance of K-9 officers, apprehended a man on June 25 after he allegedly threatened to stab individuals at a Wadsworth property where he resided.

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Week ending July 5: 3 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released

By C. L. Powers | Jun 23, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 5.

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Rep. McLaughlin: Gov. Pritkzer has 'turned Illinois into a Sanctuary State for illegal immigrants'

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 23, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, a House Representative from Illinois, criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's immigration policies, claiming they have turned Illinois into a sanctuary state at the expense of taxpayers and resident families.

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Reckless Gurnee driver who caused multiple crashes gets multiple charges

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

A Gurnee man is facing multiple charges following a series of collisions that resulted in injuries and led to a police chase.

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How many inmates sentenced in Lake County will be released during week ending June 28?

By C. L. Powers | Jun 18, 2025

There were five inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending June 28.

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Convicted felon arrested on drug trafficking charge in Park City

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Group has arrested a Park City man on charges of drug trafficking.

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Gurnee teen charged with shooting family member

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

An 18-year-old man from Gurnee has been arrested and charged by Lake County Sheriff's detectives following an alleged shooting incident involving a family member on Wednesday night, June 11.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 6 inmates sentenced in Lake County during week ending June 21

By C. L. Powers | Jun 12, 2025

There were six inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending June 21.

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Week ending June 14: 4 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released from jail

By C. L. Powers | Jun 2, 2025

There were four inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending June 14.

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Beach Park armed robbery suspect identified, arrested

By Lake County Gazette | May 26, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's detectives have identified a suspect in the armed robbery of a Beach Park fast-food restaurant that occurred on May 22.

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Lake County Sheriff's detectives are investigating a Beach Park armed robbery

By Lake County Gazette | May 25, 2025

Detectives from the Lake County Sheriff's Office are investigating an armed robbery that took place on May 22 at a fast-food restaurant in Beach Park.

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Lake County Sheriff's detectives charge Gurnee-area teacher with child pornography

By Lake County Gazette | May 18, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's detectives arrested a Gurnee-area teacher on May 15 for allegedly disseminating child pornography.

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State Rep. McLaughlin of Illinois on illegal immigrant crime: 'Sanctuary policies hurt us all'

By Lake County Gazette | May 13, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, state representative for Illinois House District 52, expressed concerns over sanctuary policies, stating they put residents at risk by allowing repeat-offense migrants to remain in communities.

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Targeting carjacking in Long Grove results in three arrests

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff's Office has taken three men into custody, who are now facing charges following a targeted carjacking incident on May 7 in Long Grove.