Posted on: February 19, 2019
Sheriff John Idleburg is pleased to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Christopher Thompson to the rank of Deputy Chief, effective today.
Christopher began his career with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 1996. As a Deputy, Christo...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: February 14, 2019
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce K9 Boomer will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Boomer’s vest is sponsored by...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: February 12, 2019
Sheriff John Idleburg announces the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Citizens Police Academy, which will begin on March 14, 2019, and run until May 23rd. Classes will be held at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in W...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: February 10, 2019
On February 9, 2019, at approximately 7:50PM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of North Delany Road, just south of Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, for a traffic crash with entrapment. Sheriff’s Deputies arrived and found...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: February 9, 2019
On February 9, 2019, at approximately 5:45AM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 34600 block of North Gerberding Avenue, Ingleside, for a report of shots fired. The 911 caller indicated someone inside ...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: February 9, 2019
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce K9 Dax was voted the K9s of Valor Foundation ‘K9 of the Year!’
K9 Dax and Deputy John Forlenza were among over 100 nominated for the K9s of Valor Foundation - K9 of the Y...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: February 7, 2019
On February 5, 2019, the Lake County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on the remains recovered from the burned vehicle. Lake County Coroner Doctor Howard Cooper said, “Through dental records we positively identified the ...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: February 7, 2019
On February 4, 2019, the Lake County Sheriff’s Gang Task Force concluded a three-month investigation into an individual illegally selling prescription pills out of his residence.
During the investigation, Homero Cadena, 32, of the 900 block of No...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: February 6, 2019
In February, the Lake County Sheriff’s Gang Task Force went undercover, arresting 14 men in a continued national campaign to suppress the demand for purchased sex.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Gang Task Force joined a coalition ...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: February 6, 2019
During the Super Bowl weekend traffic safety campaign, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested one person for driving under the influence of alcohol, one person wanted on an arrest warrant, and issued 31 seat belt citations. Of those 3...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: February 5, 2019
Sheriff John D. Idleburg is pleased to announce Correctional Officer Dionne Dawson was selected ‘Correctional Officer of the Year” by the Illinois Sheriff’s Association.
CO Dawson began her career with the Lake County Sheriff&...
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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: September 21, 2018
In an effort to be transparent and inform the public about operational changes in the Jail, Lake County announces that the Jail is on a “Modified Lockdown” for the next several months until the completion of the Jail Elevator Moderniza...
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