CRIME & SAFETY
Motorcyclist critically injured after reckless driving leads to crash in Lake County, sheriff says
PORT BARRINGTON, Ill. - The Lake County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation after a man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Port Barrington Sunday night. Deputies responded to West Roberts Road and Center Street at 7:25 p.m. for reports of a crash involving a motorcycle. Following a preliminary...
“Swatting” At Yorktown Mall Over The Weekend
Lombard police are investigating a “swatting” at Yorktown Center mall. Officers responded Saturday to reports of an armed person at the shopping center. However, it was later determined the report was likely a case of “swatting,” which is the act of deceiving an emergency service into sending a police or emergency service response team to a certain address.
Chicago Man Charged with Cocaine Trafficking in Naperville Following Three-Month Investigation
Naperville Police have slapped cuffs on a Chicago man for allegedly peddling cocaine in the suburb. Pierre Prescott, 28, was nabbed on May 1 in the 5600 block of Abbey Drive, Lisle, concluding a three-month probe into the drug trade in Naperville. Investigators, following leads that pointed to Prescott, charged...
Lake Zurich resident loses $1.5M to scammer posing as law enforcement
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. — Police and the FBI are investigating after a Lake Zurich resident lost over $1.5 million after falling victim to a months-long scam. According to Lake Zurich police, the resident, who has not been identified, lost about $1.58 million to scammers over a five-month period. Police say the victim was contacted by an unknown caller […]
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