Saturday, May 19, 2012
Two Waukegan suspects arrested at Wauconda forest preserve; Waukegan man charged with drug induced homicide in relation to death of 26-year-old Wauconda man.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), Criminal Investigations Division (CID), made two arrests and seized heroin in the course of investigating the death of a 26 year-old Wauconda man who died from a heroin overdose in the morning hours on May 16. According to a news release from the LCSO, Deputies and Coroner investigators called in CID after determining the scene reflected the death was the result of a drug overdose. In an investigation led by Det. Chris Covelli, members of CID were able to identify the probable source of the heroin and subsequently were able to establish contact with that individual. On May 18, at approximately 7 p.m., Sheriff’s detectives working in an undercover capacity, contacted Douglas Moses and arranged to…
A look at unusual crimes in our Patch region this week.
Local police departments provided the following reports. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. Johnny Appleseed's evil twin A Winnetka resident on Sheridan Road reported that someone cut the electrical wires for an in-ground sprinkler system and sprayed an unknown chemical on pine trees. The trees died. Casino royale pain in the $#! An Aurora man was charged with two counts of battery after an altercation with family members at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. As police walked him to the squad car, according to the report, he spit in one of the officer’s face. Police said he had earlier bitten a security guard’s shoulder. Going postal A Northfield resident heard a loud bang …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
"The following arrest information was supplied by the Deerfield Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction."
Richard Lauer, 46, of Highland Park was arrested May 12 for DUI after driving around and into efforts by the police and fire departments to investigate an accident scene, according to Deerfield Police Reports. While three police officers, two fire fighters and three tow truck drivers were clearing an accident area blocking three of four lanes on Waukegan Road near Oakmont, Lauer drove around two marked police cars with lights flashing into the area where they were working, according to the report. Another officer was called to the scene to assist. That officer noticed Lauer had a “strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes,” according to the report. Lauer failed a field sobriety test. After being taken to the Deerfield …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Northern Illinois Police K9 Memorial members get closer to making their dream of a memorial a reality.
Tony Fanella always has loved dogs. The Lake County sheriff’s deputy and his sister, Traci Sikorski, grew up with German shepherds in their family. So when the opportunity arose for Fanella to apply for a police K9 partner, he jumped at the chance. Fanella was paired with Sinbad, a smart, loyal German shepherd. They worked together for three years. “These dogs become your best friend,” Fanella said. “You spend more time with them than your family.” Then, in June 2004, Fanella was training with Sinbad when the K9 unexpectedly suffered heat stroke and lost his life. “It was really hard on the whole family,” Sikorski said. “They work with these dogs, they’re home with them. They have such a bond.” Fanella, who now works with a police K9 named…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Charges of official misconduct and theft filed against 24-year Village employee.
A 24-year civilian community services officer of the Deerfield Police Department surrendered to Lake County authorities May 10 on two felony charges pursuant to an arrest warrant issued the day before, according to a news release from the Deerfield Police Department. Charges were sought against David C. Dowell, 50, of Wauconda after a preliminary investigation by Deerfield police discovered he was responsible for the theft of approximately $250 from money collected from parking fees according to the release. He was terminated when the activity was discovered. “The Village of Deerfield and the Deerfield Police Department set a very high standard for the conduct of its employees and behavior of this type cannot and will not be tolerated,” …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
A look at unusual crimes in our Patch region
Local police departments provided the following reports. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. Wait! This may be a clue! A Northfield resident called police to report that a vehicle struck a stop sign at a high rate of speed about 4 a.m. As the witness was on the phone, the vehicle drove away but left behind a license plate. Bad apple Police stopped a driver in Skokie for having expired license plates. Police said they discovered that the driver had a cored out apple used to smoke marijuana. One bummed sandwich thief A retail employee in Northfield said she brought her wallet in a plastic bag to work with her so she could have it nearby. Her lunch that day was in an identical…
Friday, May 11, 2012
Sheriff Curran says drug bust is one of largest meth seizures in Lake County history.
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Friday, May 11
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) capped a two week long investigation with an arrest, seizure of 60.1 grams of smokable methamphetamine, $2240 USC, as well as scales and packaging material from a North Waukegan address. On May 10, at approximately 12:30 p.m., SIU detectives took Naphtali Gube, 49, into custody at his home at 4231 Continental Drive, Waukegan. After obtaining entry to the home, detectives saw the precursor chemicals often associated with methamphetamine labs. Detectives immediately backed out of the home and contacted Waukegan Fire Department (WFD) officials in an attempt to determine the air quality in the house as well as the volatility of the chemicals. WFD determined the area to be …
Judge bars breath test from testimony. Case will continue.
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Friday, May 11
The DUI case against Mark Ditka lost a piece of evidence Wednesday when a Lake County judge ruled the field breathalyzer test administered by a Deerfield police officer could not be used in court, according to a report in Triblocal. Judge Helen Rozenberg barred the results of a test showing Ditka, 49, the son of former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka, had a blood alcohol level of .16—twice the legal limit—because the exam could have been tainted by tobacco juice, according to Triblocal. In a video of Ditka shown in court, he said he was chewing citrus flavored tobacco just prior to the test being administered by Deerfield police Sept. 24. The prosecution can still introduce other evidence leading to the arrest. After his arrest, Ditka …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
"The following arrest information was supplied by the Deerfield Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction."
Kamol Agaliyez, 22, of Glendale Heights was arrested May 5 for driving under the influence, according to Deerfield Police reports. According to the report, an officer followed Agaliyez driving westbound on Lake Cook Road near Waukegan Road clocking him driving 52 miles per hour in a 40-mile-per hour zone. Agaliyez slowed his vehicle and police stopped him near the intersection of Lake Cook and Wilmot Roads. Police noticed Agaliyez’s eyes were red and blood shot, according to the report. Police then administered a field sobriety test and asked Agaliyez to take a field breath test. According to the report, Agaliyez’s blood alcohol count was .090. He was then arrested. After his arrest, Agaliyez was given a second breath test at the …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
"The following arrest information was supplied by the Deerfield Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction."
Driving Without License Rosenda Garnett of Waukegan was arrested April 25 for driving without a license and with a suspended license plate while taking children under her care to swimming lessons, according to Deerfield Police reports. Police spotted Garnett driving southbound in the 200 block of Wilmot Road when a check showed the plates on the car were suspended for “financial and safety” reasons, according to the report. After stopping the car, a further check showed Garnett did not have a valid driver’s license, according to the report. Police contacted the children’s parents and waited for the parents to find alternative arrangements for the children before taking Garnett to the police station. Garnett was released on bond and …
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