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21-year-old man wanted for shooting, killing man in Chicago arrested in Mundelein

Posted: 29 May 2022 04:47 PM PDT

Rayzell Glover, 21, of Chicago.

A 21-year-old man who was wanted for murder in connection with a shooting in Chicago was arrested by police in Mundelein on Friday.

The Chicago Police Department said Rayzell Glover, 21, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

The charges are in connection to the death of Lenell R. Taylor, 29, who died on February 1.

Taylor was outside just after 12 p.m. that day in the 2000 block of West 67th Street in Chicago.

Prosecutors said Glover and a second suspect drove to the area and exited their vehicle after spotting Taylor, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

The two suspects began shooting at Taylor and he was hit by multiple bullets and fell to the ground, prosecutors said.

45 shell casings were recovered from the scene, the Sun-Times reported.

Glover and the second unnamed suspect fled the scene in their vehicle.

Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene, police said at the time.

The Sun-Times, citing police, reported that Glover is a member of the Boco gang and the shooting took place in rival gang territory.

Police said Sunday morning that they arrested Glover in Mundelein on Friday. He remains held in custody without bond.

Lake County Sheriff canines help locate gun that suspect ditched while fleeing crash on I-94 near Gurnee

Posted: 29 May 2022 03:43 PM PDT

Lake County Sheriff’s Office canines Duke (bottom left) and Boomer (right) helped recover a gun that police say belonged to Kenny L. Brown, 28, of Galesburg, after the man allegedly fled the scene of a crash in Gurnee. | Provided Photos

A man was arrested after he fled the scene of a crash on Interstate 94 near Gurnee and two Lake County Sheriff’s Office canines helped officers recover a gun that he allegedly ditched, officials said.

The Illinois State Police said they were called around 12:30 p.m. on Friday to eastbound Interstate 94 at mile marker 8.75 in Gurnee.

District 15 troopers responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash.

Two occupants from one of the vehicles fled the scene on foot, state police said.

The Gurnee Police Department and Lake County Sheriff’s Office were called to assist in the search.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said their canines Boomer and Duke were sent to the scene.

A witness told police that one of the subjects who fled was armed with a firearm.

Officers located both subjects in the 5700 block of Northridge Drive in Gurnee and arrested them, Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said.

Canine Boomer began an evidence search for over an hour looking for the firearm.

Canine Duke was called to assist in the search due to the search area being very large, the sheriff’s office said.

Duke successfully recovered a firearm in a yard during the search.

“The neighborhood was very grateful for the time and diligence the K9s put in locating the evidence to keep their neighborhood safe! Good boys Boomer and Duke!” the sheriff’s office said.

Illinois State Police said one of the two subjects who fled the scene was charged.

Court records show Kenny L. Brown, 28, of Galesburg, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon, leaving the scene of an accident, driving on a suspended license, improper traffic lane usage and illegal transportation of liquor by a driver.

Brown is being held in the Lake County Jail on a $150,000 bond. He would need to post $15,000 cash in order to be released.

A court hearing is scheduled next in the case for June 15.

Woodstock man charged with sexually assaulting child under age of 13 in Woodstock

Posted: 29 May 2022 01:49 PM PDT

Jose J. Vega, 34, of Woodstock.

A Woodstock man was arrested earlier this week after being charged with sexually assaulting a young child over 10 years ago, court records show.

Jose J. Vega, 34, of the 300 block of Railroad Street in Woodstock, was arrested on Tuesday.

A grand jury indicted Vega on four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

The indictment said that Vega committed several sexual acts on a child sometime between September 2008 and December 2012.

The victim was under the age of 13 when the assaults occurred, the indictment said.

The case was investigated by the Woodstock Police Department.

An arrest warrant was issued for the man on May 12 after the charges were filed, court records show.

Vega remains held in the McHenry County Jail on a $150,000 bond. He would need to post $15,000 cash in order to be released.

The most serious charge, predatory criminal sexual assault, is a Class X felony and carries a maximum sentence of natural life in prison.

Vega is scheduled to appear in court again on June 6 for an arraignment hearing.

Congressman introduces legislation to rename Grayslake post office in honor of U.S. Army solider killed in line of duty

Posted: 29 May 2022 12:19 PM PDT

U.S. Army Specialist Joseph 'Joey' W. Dimock II | Provided Photo

Congressman Brad Schneider has introduced legislation to rename the Grayslake post office in honor of a Lake County native and U.S. Army soldier who was killed in Afghanistan.

Schneider (IL-10) on Friday introduced the bipartisan legislation to rename the post office in Grayslake to “Army Specialist Joseph 'Joey' W. Dimock II Post Office Building.”

“On Memorial Day Weekend, our nation honors the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. We are called on to recount their stories and keep their memories alive,” Schneider said.

Army SPC Joey Dimock joined the Army and began his service in August 2007.

He served for nearly three years with the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

Dimock was serving his third overseas deployment, his second in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, when he died on July 10, 2010, during an explosion in Salerno, Afghanistan.

Dimock received several awards through his years of service to our country, including the Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal.

“Army Ranger Joey Dimock is one of these fallen heroes. He volunteered for service in 2007, served on three overseas deployments, and tragically lost his life in Afghanistan in 2010,” Schneider said.

Dimock was born in Libertyville and grew up in Wildwood. He graduated from Warren Township High School in Gurnee.

He was a member of the Wildwood Presbyterian Church, Boy Scout Troop 672 where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and swam on the Warren Blue Devils swim team.

“Joey is a role model to all who knew him, and I hope that, with this memorialization of Joey's life, his service and bravery may serve as a model for all of Grayslake and that his memory will always be a blessing,” Schneider said.

Police seek to identify suspect after homeowner confronts him during attempted break-in in Lake in the Hills

Posted: 29 May 2022 10:08 AM PDT

An unknown subject (pictured) attempted to enter homes in Lake in the Hills early Saturday morning, police said. | Provided Photo

Police say they are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who tried entering homes in Lake in the Hills and fled after being confronted by a homeowner.

The Lake in the Hills Police Department said Sunday morning that the subject was attempting to enter homes on Wright Drive in Lake in the Hills around 3:50 a.m. Saturday.

A homeowner confronted the man in their garage and he fled the scene.

The police department said that the subject’s motives are unclear but officers are investigating to “ensure the safety of our community.”

A video posted by a resident on the Ring app showed the man walking up to the front porch of a residence and attempting to open the home’s front door.

Officers will be conducting increased patrols in the area following the incident.

It is unknown how many residences the suspect attempted to enter.

Anyone who can identify the subject or has additional information about this incident is asked to call 847-658-5676.

A dispatcher will transfer the caller to the on-duty shift commander to relay the information.

Residents can also email communityrelations@lith.org and reference case number LA-22-004536. Anonymous tips can be submitted via Nixle by texting TIP LITHPD to 888777.

Anyone who spots the subject in the photo is asked to call 911 immediately, police said.

‘He will always be remembered’: Lake County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of corrections officer

Posted: 29 May 2022 08:29 AM PDT

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Juan Diaz | Provided Photo

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of a corrections officer who had recently retired due to an illness after over 30 years of service with the department.

“It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Corrections Officer Juan Diaz,” the sheriff’s office said on Thursday.

“We will miss you more than you know, Juan. Thank you so much for your dedication, commitment, and always positive vibes that you provided Lake County. Rest In Peace, Juan,” the sheriff’s office said.

Diaz started his career with the Lake County Sheriff's Office on September 24, 1990.

Former Lake County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Juan Diaz (seated, center left) died after retiring from the department, officials said. | Provided Photo

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said that Diaz served in numerous divisions including the Bullpen and External Transport and managed entire pods.

He also served on the sheriff's honor guard.

Diaz recently retired after 31 years with the department due to a battle with an illness.

Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg said Diaz was a “true leader in the sheriff’s office.”

“His contagious smile, down to earth personality, and ability to have a positive impact on inmates will never be forgotten. Juan was very respected by his peers and supervisors,” Idleburg said.

“We will truly miss Juan and he will always be remembered as one of the best,” Idleburg added.