The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is one of over 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois participating in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns this Labor Day.

Lake County Sheriff’s crash investigators are looking into a crash involving a car and pedestrian that occurred in Ingleside.

A Cary man died from a self-inflicted gun shot after he was reported to be brandishing a gun around neighborhoods near the Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area in Cary, officials report.

Two people were arrested after they were involved in a police chase and traffic crash before being arrested, police said.

Lake County Sheriff’s crash investigators are investigating an overnight hit-and-run traffic crash involving a motorcycle, police said.

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators are investigating a Friday afternoon fatal crash involving a motorcycle.

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators are investigating a morning fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred in unincorporated Gurnee.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce a new public-private partnership with Nielsen Enterprises and Kawasaki to enhance waterway safety through the addition of two Jet Skis, now deployed with the Sheriff’s Marine Unit.

A man was arrested July 5 after Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and the tactical response team responded to a call about shots fired in unincorporated Gurnee, authorities said.

Authorities are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred July 4 near Round Lake, police said.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will be taking part in Operation Dry Water, a national boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign taking place July 4–6. 

A total of 27 men were arrested during an operation aimed at stopping human trafficking in the area, police said; men from Lake and McHenry counties were among those charged.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is proud to highlight the Auxiliary Deputy Unit, also recently recognized by the Lake County Board, for their exceptional volunteer service and unwavering commitment to public safety throughout 2024.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 other law enforcement agencies across the state to focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers.

An 18-year-old has been charged in a shooting of a family member June 11 in unincorporated Gurnee, authorities say.

The Lake County Jail, in coordination with Lake County Facilities, is upgrading an area of the jail designated for individuals at risk of self-harm, commonly referred to as “safety cells.” 

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to buckle up as part of the upcoming national “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group, a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area-funded task force, achieved a record-breaking year in 2024.

Beginning May 27, the Lake County Jail will implement a new digital mail delivery system for all inmate personal mail.  

A Spring Grove man was critically injured when his motorcycle collided with a garbage truck near Antioch, authorities said.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three 17-year-olds after they were found to be in possession of firearms and drugs, authorities said.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies are being credited with saving the life of a man trying to harm himself and threatening to kill others.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation for a traffic safety campaign.

A man has been charged in connection with a knife attack in which he allegedly assaulted multiple people, police said.

A man and woman have been charged with resisting arrest after they fought with Lake County Sheriff’s deputies who pulled their vehicle over, police said.

Lake County Sheriff’s crash investigators are looking into a serious single-vehicle traffic crash near Gurnee.

Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg is proud to announce that K9 Lux, a direct offspring of the late K9 Dax, has officially joined the Lake County Sheriff’s Office as its newest police canine.

During the Super Bowl traffic safety campaign, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrested three motorists for driving without a valid driver’s license.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies with the assistance of Sheriff’s K9 Duke apprehended a man who is suspected of committing an overnight burglary at a tavern in the 34200 block of Route 45, near Grayslake.

Super Bowl weekend is here, and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is reminding football fans and Super Bowl partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of impaired driving.

A Lake County Jail inmate has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated battery to a correctional officer along with other charges, stemming from an attack on a correctional officer.

Sheriff John D. Idleburg is proud to announce the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Grou was awarded Chicago High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area’s “2024 Initiative of the Year” award.

After an extensive and detailed investigation, Lake County Sheriff’s detectives have identified two teens involved in the violent carjacking of a woman in unincorporated Libertyville in early 2023.

The Lake County Jail passed its most recent inspection and audit conducted by the Illinois Department of Corrections, Sheriff John D. Idleburg announced.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies identified and arrested a woman who tried to rob a gas station clerk on New Year’s Day, authorities said. 

Authorities are investigating what caused the death of Lake County Jail inmate on New Year’s Eve.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” traffic safety campaign from Dec. 17 through Jan 2.

A Mundelein man has been charged in connection with his role in the death of a Wheeling man.

A Libertyville man has been charged in connection with attacking an acquaintance with a knife, police said.

In less than 24 hours, two highly endangered people were safely located through the efforts of Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies and our law enforcement partners.

This Thanksgiving, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is joining with other law enforcement agencies throughout the state to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives seized two firearms and filed a juvenile petition for charges against a juvenile who threatened a school shooting, authorities said.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office conducted a successful Halloween traffic safety enforcement campaign.

Four Lake County Sheriff’s deputies acted heroically, saving the life of a 45-year-old man who was in crisis and attempting self-harm with a weapon.

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators are looking into a fatal crash that occurred in unincorporated Antioch.

From Oct. 19 through Nov. 1, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will participate in additional traffic safety enforcement efforts to encourage motorists to commit to sober driving, buckling up and following traffic laws.

From Sep. 20 to Sept. 30, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to focus on the safety of young children traveling in the community.

Sheriff John D. Idleburg announces the return of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Community Police Academy, which will begin the week of Sept. 16 and run until Nov.18.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate a serious traffic crash that occurred Saturday evening involving a motorcycle.

A 30-year-old Ingleside man has been charged after threatening his roommate with a knife over use of a microwave, police said.