Police Blotter: Boy Caught with Knife at VHHS; Retail Theft Arrests

The Vernon Hills Police Department reports arrests from Oct. 13-19.

Long Grove Man Arrested on Federal Fraud Charges

Mount Prospect Couple Found Stabbed to Death in Apartment

The bodies of the man and woman were found in the bathtub of their home, according to media reports.

Police Blotter: Man Caught Urinating in Public, Charged with Disorderly Conduct

The Libertyville Police Department reports arrests from Oct. 8-20.

Suburban Man Dies in Accidental Drowning in Racine

Richard Franzese was found in the Root River at ReefPoint Marina on Sunday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Trial Delayed for Man Charged in Fatal Round Lake Crash

Mark Oelerich, 22, of Mundelein, faces charges of first degree murder and aggravated driving under the influence.

Police Blotter: Criminal Damage to Property, Retail Theft Arrests

The Vernon Hills Police Department reports arrests from Oct. 5-14.

Police Blotter: DUI, Traffic Arrests

The Libertyville Police Department reports arrests from Oct. 9-12.

Lake County Jail Passes Annual Inspection

Illinois Department of Corrections inspects jail, which has made numerous improvements since the last inspection.

Human Hair Stolen, Key Switcheroo Ends in Car Theft

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Regional Police Report: Man Killed Drifter After Playing Video Games with Him; 3 Die in Fiery Crash with Garbage Truck

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.

Police Seek Information on Missing Schaumburg Woman

Beata Candre, 48, of Schaumburg, has been missing since last weekend.

Sentencing Delayed in Round Lake Park Murder Case

Judge Denies Motion to Reconsider Life Sentence in Burger King Murder

Public Defender Appointed For Man Charged in Kidnapping

Reyes is accused of taking a 3-year-old girl from the entrance of 555 Deepwoods Drive in Mundelein around 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, according to Mundelein police.

Trial Date Set for Man Charged in Round Lake Beach Shooting

A Lake County judge set the trial date for Jose Rebollar-Vergara, 25, of Round Lake Park, for March 10, according to the Daily Herald.

Police: Drug, Alcohol Could Be Factors in Fatal Car Crash

Drugs and alcohol may have played a role in the crash that killed Zion resident Lance A. Nazario, police said.

Insulation, Closet Light Cause of Libertyville-Area Blaze

The fire occurred around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at a home in the 29700 block of Oakspring Lane.

Four Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash

The crash happened Sunday night in Three Oaks, according to the Libertyville Review.

Suburban 'Crocodile' Drug Victims Go Public

Two women who say they are the first treated for symptoms associated with the ghastly drug "crocodile" revealed their stories.

Firefighter Injured in Libertyville-Area Blaze

The fire started Saturday night, according to the Daily Herald.

Funeral Files Stolen and Clever Trap Laid for Thief

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Highland Park Woman Goes Missing

Police concerned Shamin (Samantha) Younis may harm herself.

Regional Police Report: Grandma Charged with Killing Baby; Fake Facebook Page Used to Solicit Minors

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.

Beware of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Scams

Many businesses are marketing pink ribbon products and services supporting breast cancer research and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) in October.

Missing Ingleside Man Contacts His Family

Before the phone call, the police said the man, who has a history of mental health issues, was last heard from Sunday night, according to the Daily Herald.

One Dead in Crash on Route 41

The accident occurred on Route 41 just north of Westleigh Road in Lake Forest, according to the Daily Herald.

Flesh-Eating Drug, Krokodil, Reaches Suburbs

The homemade drug combines codeine with such things as gasoline and lighter fluid, producing a high three times stronger than heroin when injected.

Police Search for Missing Ingleside Man

One Injured After Jeep Crashes Into Dry Cleaning Business

An 84-year-old woman was driving the Jeep and was not injured, according to the Daily Herald.

Preliminary Cause of Death Released for Nick Steward

A DNA test has shown the body found in a cornfield last week, according to ABC 7 Chicago.

A Particularly Stinky Cat and Sprinkler Crime

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Regional Police Report: Woman Stabbed to Death, Buried in Park; Man Charged in Kidnapping

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.

State's Attorney: Body Found Thursday Night May be Lake Villa Man

Nick Steward's vehicle was found Thursday in Vernon Hills.

UPDATE: Police Locate Car Belonging to Nick Steward of Lake Villa

A police investigation in the 900 block of Westmoreland in Vernon Hills could be tied to the disappearance of Lake Villa resident Nick Steward.

Police Blotter: Alcohol, Retail Theft Arrests

The Vernon Hills Police Department reports arrests from Sept. 25-30.

Chicago Man Arrested for Mundelein Kidnapping

Jose E. Reyes, of the 4900 block of West North Avenue in Chicago, is accused of grabbing a 3-year-old girl from the entrance of 555 Deepwoods Drive in Mundelein around 5:30 p.m.

Police Release Sketch of Abduction Suspect

Policy say the man grabbed a 3-year-old girl from the entrance of 555 Deepwoods Drive in Mundelein around 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 30.

Search Continues for Nick Steward

An extensive search Sept. 29 resulted in no new leads.

Beanie Babies Creator Ty Warner Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

The sole owner of TY, Inc., was emotional during a hearing in federal court Wednesday morning, the Chicago Tribune reports.