Three Sheriff’s Deputies, K9 Deputy, Receive ‘Medal of Honor’

Three Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies and one Sheriff’s K9 received one of the highest honors in the State of Illinois, the ‘Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor.’  They were presented with their awards b...

Sheriff’s Deputies Locate, Arrest Man Following Waukegan Shooting

On May 29, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Waukegan Police Department requested Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies to assist with a shooting in the 2600 block of North Augusta Drive, Waukegan.  A 28-year-old man, who resides in the 2600 b...

Unincorporated Antioch Man Arrested After Picking Up, Sexually Abusing Juvenile

Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a 25-year-old unincorporated Antioch man for sexually abusing a 13-year-old victim.  

On May 27, 2023, at approximately 3:15 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to an address in the 40200 block of N...

Regional Route 59 Traffic Safety Initiative Results

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office joined with numerous police agencies in northern Illinois to conduct a traffic safety initiative along the Route 59 corridor. Sheriff’s deputies concentrated their efforts on sp...

Distracted Driving Awareness Month Results

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued 52 citations for distracted driving law violations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. Sheriff’s deputies also had the following activity during this...

Memorial Day Traffic Safety Campaign

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign that will run May 19th to May 30th. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement t...