Critical Beach Park Traffic Crash

On July 23, 2017 at approximately 7:10PM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to West Everett Street and Cornell Road, Beach Park, for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.

Preliminary investigation shows a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 3...

Man Apprehended After Stabbing Roommate

On July 13, 2017 at approximately 8:40PM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 36600 block of North James Drive, unincorporated Lake Villa, for a stabbing.  When sheriff’s deputies arrived, they found a 38 year-old ...

Lake County Jail Officers Save Man Attempting Suicide

On July 11, 2017 at approximately 12:00PM, Lake County Corrections Officers Manuel Duarte and Timothy Solomon saved the life of an inmate attempting suicide.  

Officers Duarte and Solomon were conducting rounds in the Administrative Segregation Un...

Man in Mental Crisis Aided by Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team Deputies

On July 21, 2017 at approximately 11:00AM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 38800 block of North Oakcrest Lane, Wadsworth, for a report of a man with a gun.  

After dispatching sheriff’s deputies to the sce...

Be Aware of Flood Related Fraud

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reminds Lake County residents of the increased risk of scammers attempting to capitalize on those impacted by flooding.  Often, in times of natural disaster there is an increase in door-to-door criminals...

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Speed Awareness Day

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 26th, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through both education and enforcement.  In Illinois during 2015, speed...

Man Stabbed During Argument at Campground

On July 13, 2017 at approximately 1:00AM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Chain O’Lakes State Park Campgrounds (39947 North State Park Road, Unincorporated Fox Lake) for a stabbing.  Sheriff’s deputie...

Unincorporated Libertyville Home Explosion

On July 12, 2017 at approximately 2:38PM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to 1760 Sunnyview Road, unincorporated Libertyville for a report of an explosion.  When sheriff’s deputies arrived they found the home su...

Man Arrested After Threatening Lake County Judge

On July 11, 2017, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office became aware of a threat directed toward a Lake County Judge.  The threatening message was left on the voicemail extension of a Waukegan city employee.  In the message, the cal...

Wanted Gang Member Apprehended in Mobile, AL

On July 11, 2017, members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Team, U.S. Marshals Service – Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (USMS-GLRFTF), and USMS-Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force (GCRFTF) apprehended Burkett ...

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Goes Live with ‘Live PD’

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce A&E Network’s ‘Live PD’ will be riding with Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies beginning the week of July 10^th.

The show airs ‘live&rsqu...