NE Illinois Emergency Incidents

01/14/2025

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01/10/2025

Winthrop Harbor/Beach Park - 40511 N. Green Bay rd - fire alarm
***chicken coop on fire per caller
***fully involved exterior building
***Working Still 17-1 requested
***0004 - units on scene can handle. Responding units can cancel. COQ units to continue

01/09/2025

Waukegan - 2600 blk Washington - unconscious person

01/09/2025

Waukegan - Glen Flora ave @ Linden - MVC w/injuries
***caller saying 3 occupants in a vehicle and only one is talking
***1910 - second ambulance requested
***1911 - PD on scene saying one person can’t move their legs
***2 vehicles involved. One on its side

01/07/2025

Waukegan - 3358 Victoria Ln - structure fire
***fire showing from the rear

01/07/2025

Grayslake - 1830 Rt 83 - structure fire
***working fire in pole barn

01/07/2025

Waukegan - 800 blk Baldwin ave - fall

01/06/2025

Newport - Kelly rd @ Hunt Club - Rollover MVC
***vehicle on its side

01/06/2025

Lake County IL Sheriff's Office update regarding the 2 suspects in custody after the shooting/pursuit incidents

After reviewing the initial facts and circumstances of the incident, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the following charges:

Jonathan Garcia, 18, of the 1300 block of Judge Pl, Waukegan:

Two Counts of Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Class 4 Felonies)

Two Counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Class 4 Felonies)

16-year-old juvenile of Waukegan:

Two Counts of Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Class 4 Felonies)

Two Counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Class 4 Felonies)

Garcia is scheduled to appear in First Appearance Court this morning. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office intends to file a petition to detain Garcia while awaiting trial.

The juvenile was transported to the Hulse Juvenile Detention Center and a hearing will take place to determine if the juvenile will be held in secure detention.

Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives are actively investigating the incident, reviewing all of the evidence obtained, while seeking additional evidence. Sheriff’s detectives believe there was a third person, who was driving the Dodge, who avoided apprehension. Sheriff’s detectives are working to verify that information, identify and apprehend that individual. Additional charges are possible.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

01/06/2025

Waukegan - Grand ave @ Green Bay rd - MVC w/injuries
***2213 - second ambulance requested

01/06/2025

Possible Upcoming Hazardous Weather Conditions

Staying updated on winter weather conditions is essential for safety, preparedness, and planning. It helps ensure safe travel, protect homes and vehicles, stock up on essentials, and avoid disruptions caused by severe weather.

The Village of Winthrop Harbor reminds all residents to take necessary precautions during inclement winter weather to ensure safety and preparedness.

National Weather Service Weather Information
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?x=218&y=30&site=lot&zmx=&zmy=&map_x=218&map_y=30

Village of Winthrop Harbor Winter Restrictions
https://conta.cc/4gB1StQ

Stay Safe!

01/06/2025

Spring Grove - N. Johnsburg rd @ Rt 12 - MVC w/injuries

01/06/2025

Gurnee - 700 blk Sheridan rd - breathing problems

01/06/2025

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 9:30PM CST until January 6 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Lake

Issued: Jan 5, 2025 at 21:30

In effect until: Jan 6, 2025 at 05:30

Source: NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3
to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Lake IL County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes.

01/06/2025

Round Lake/Grayslake/Wauconda - 413 W. Park ave - structure fire
***vehicle on fire near a garage

01/05/2025

Lake County IL Sheriff's Office press release regarding Two in Custody Following Shooting, Multiple Police Pursuits

Two males were apprehended after a police chase, following two women being shot in a drive by shooting in Beach Park overnight.

On January 5, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of Green Bay Road and Bonnie Brook Lane in Beach Park following a report of a vehicle crash and a shooting.

Upon arrival, deputies located a vehicle in a ditch with extensive damage. Two adult female passengers in the vehicle had sustained gunshot wounds—one was shot in the eye, and the other was shot in the leg. A responding deputy applied a tourniquet to the woman’s leg, helping save her life. Both women were transported to area hospitals and are expected to survive.

A preliminary investigation revealed the victims had left a bar in North Chicago and were driving home on Green Bay Road when a grey Dodge pulled up alongside their vehicle. Occupants of the Dodge then opened fire on the victims’ vehicle. Deputies later recovered several spent shell casings in the area.

Lake County Sheriff’s 911 Telecommunicators issued a regional broadcast with information about the suspect vehicle. Approximately 30 minutes later, a Waukegan Police Officer spotted a grey Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat matching the description of the suspect vehicle. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Sunset Avenue, the driver fled at a high rate of speed and evaded them.

At approximately 2:41 a.m., a Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy located the suspect vehicle traveling southbound on Route 41 near Route 173. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled again at a high speed. The deputy pursued the vehicle, which made a U-turn at Stearns School Road and headed northbound on Route 41 at a high rate of speed. The suspect ultimately evaded the deputy due to excessive speeds.

Shortly afterward, another sheriff’s deputy spotted the vehicle traveling eastbound on Route 173 and initiated a pursuit. However, the driver again evaded the deputy, utilizing the Dodge’s high speed. A Zion Police Officer deployed a tire deflation device, successfully striking the vehicle as it continued eastbound on Route 173. Despite this, the driver temporarily maintained high speeds and again evaded officers before crashing into a heavily wooded area near Route 173 and Joana Avenue in Zion.

Sheriff’s deputies, Zion Police Officers, and Waukegan Police Officers quickly established a perimeter as the occupants fled from the Dodge. Police canines and drones were deployed to assist in the search. Sheriff’s deputies and officers located and apprehended two males—one juvenile and one adult—in the area. A rifle and pistol were recovered from the Dodge, and an additional pistol was found in a backyard near where one of the offenders was captured.

It is believed the Dodge is stolen from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, however, additional investigation into that aspect is ongoing.

Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives are actively investigating the entire incident. The incident has not yet been presented to the state’s attorney’s office for potential criminal charges.

01/05/2025

Waukegan/LCSO - 1080 - NB Green Bay passing Hwy 173 - BLACK DODGE CHARGER. Suspect involved in a 3 person shooting.
***speeds 100mph
***vehicle keeps blacking out
***passing 9th st/SB Green Bay rd
***Waukegan LOST THE VEHICLE.
***vehicle has a headlight out/loud aftermarket exhaust
***LCSO picked the vehicle back up I94NB approaching Wadsworth rd
***0245 - vehicle back NB on I94 passing Hwy 173
***speeds 130mph
***SKINNY MALE BLACK SUSPECT
***LCSO again LOST THE VEHICLE
***Lake County possibly SPIKED the vehicle during their pursuit
***vehicle EB Hwy 173 from I94
***vehicle crashed. Suspects fled in foot all MALE BLACKS
***3 suspects fled on foot
***1700 Joppa ave one suspect IN CUSTODY
***Zion FD requested to check that suspect
***second suspect IN CUSTODY. One outstanding
***N. Chicago/Gurnee K9s are responding to the scene to conduct searches
***Winthrop Harbor requested to Rt 173 @ Jethro to check on an addl suspect that’s IN CUSTODY. Unk if this it the third one

01/05/2025

Waukegan/Gurnee - 2739 W. Greenwood ave - structure fire
***caller uncooperative. Poss garage fire
***Working Still response
***2136 - fire showing from the garage. E4 stretching a line