Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The Grayslake Police Department will participate in the Click It or Ticket campaign, which begins May 10.
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Tuesday, May 7
The 2013 Click It or Ticket campaign kicks off May 10 in Illinois. The purpose of the campaign is to help save lives by cracking down on those who do not buckle up through the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Grayslake Police Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP) and over 500 local law enforcement agencies across the state to save more lives by strongly enforcing seat belt laws. As the busy summer driving season kicks off, it's important for everyone to buckle up every trip, every time, day or night - no excuses. The Grayslake Police Department's officers are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing a seat belt. Provisional numbers show that during the 2012 Memorial Day…
Monday, April 29, 2013
The Grayslake Police Department reports arrests from March 22 to April 16.
The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Grayslake Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination. Aggravated Battery Steven D. Johnson, Jr., 20, of 1809 Country Drive Unit 304, Grayslake, was charged with aggravated battery March 22 on the 1800 block of Country Drive. He was also cited for unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. He was taken to bond court. Drugs William D. Harmon, 18, of 633 Quail Creek Drive, Grayslake, was charged with possession of cannabis, 30 grams or less, April 5 on the 600 block of Stuart Street. He was released on a notice to appear in court May 15. Traffic Scott R. Barber, 55…
Friday, April 12, 2013
Grayslake Police were reportedly searching for a suspect/suspects in the area.
Update, 11:26 p.m.: A report of a burglary-in-progress, and the subsequent search for a suspect, led to both Avon School and Grayslake North High School being placed on lockdown early Friday afternoon. Grayslake Police were called to a burglary-in-progress reported by a homeowner on the 1700 block of Maplewood, an area of multi-unit townhouse-style buildings, Police Chief Phil Perlini said in a press release. Police located the suspect and made an arrest within the subdivision at about 1:30 p.m, Perlini said. Avon and Grayslake North were placed on lockdown "due to their proximity to the neighborhood in question," he said. "At no time were students in harm's way; the lockdown was purely precautionary in nature," said Perlini. He added that…
Monday, April 8, 2013
The Grayslake Police Department reports arrests from March 23-29.
The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Grayslake Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination. Alcohol Kathleen L. Roche, 42, of 4915 Edward Ave., Downers Grove, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol March 23 near Cambridge and Buckingham Drives. She was also cited for resisting arrest, improper lane usage and failure to signal when required. She was released on $1,000 bond pending an April 16 court date. Violation of Operating Requirements Myong S. Lewis, 50, of 705 Brittany Square Unit 6, Grayslake, was charged with violation of operating requirements March 29 on the 700 block of Barron …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Former Grayslake District 46 Board Member Shannon Smigielski said she received the threatening phone call in January during the teachers' strike.
A man was arrested for making a threatening phone call to former Grayslake District 46 board member Shannon Smigielski at the height of the teachers' strike in January, according to Grayslake Police. Christopher Culp, 43, of 691 S. Rose Hall Lane, Round Lake, was charged with disorderly conduct-telephone harassment, a Class B misdemeanor, said Grayslake Det. Sgt. Jeff Myhra. Culp was released on $5,000 bond, Myhra said. Smigielski said she was also granted an order of protection against Culp at the Lake County Circuit Court last week, which states that Culp can't come within 500 feet of her home. In addition, the document requires that Culp also stay at least 500 feet away from Prairieview and Grayslake Middle Schools, Smigielski said. …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Drive safely, everyone!
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Thursday, March 14
The Grayslake Police Department announced it will take part in the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket crackdown by conducting special patrols during this St. Patrick’s Day holiday period to curtail impaired driving and late night safety belt law violators. The St. Patrick’s Day holiday time period can be a deadly and dangerous time on Illinois roadways. To help prevent traffic fatalities due to impairment from drugs and/or alcohol, the Grayslake Police Department will be focusing on the most deadly time of day for motor vehicle fatalities. Beginning on Thursday, March 14, 2013 running through Sunday, March 17, 2013, the intensified enforcement effort will focus on the overwhelming number of late-night impaired …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The Grayslake Police Department reports arrests from Feb. 22 through March 5.
The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Grayslake Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination. Alcohol Michael D. Andrews, 22, of 2542 N. Cherry Cove Lane, Grayslake, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol Feb. 23 near Center Street and Route 83. He was also cited for improper lane usage and speeding. He was released on his drivers license and $1,000 bond pending a March 19 court date. Adam J. Villarreal, 28, of 515 Autumn Blvd., Lakemoor, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol Feb. 23 near West Big Horn Drive and North Hainesville Road in Hainesville. He was also cited for …
Monday, February 25, 2013
The Grayslake Police Department reports arrests from Feb. 14-19.
The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Grayslake Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination. Alcohol Alfredo Garcia-Rico, 38, of 18 Wildwood Lane, Round Lake Beach, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol Feb. 17 on the 100 block of Hainesville Road. He was also cited for driving with a suspended/revoked drivers license and improper lane usage. He was also wanted on an in-state warrant. He was given a March 26 court date. Drugs Gabrielle M. Mason, 18, of 34049 N. Lilac Ave., Grayslake, was charged with possession of cannabis Feb. 14 near Frances Drive and North Sheldon Road. She was also cited …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
The Grayslake Police Department reports arrests from Jan. 27 through Feb. 11.
The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Grayslake Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination. Alcohol Jamila Y. Sahabi, 34, of 226 W. Prairie Lane, Round Lake, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol Jan. 27 near Carol Lane and North Lake Street. Sahabi was also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Sahabi was released on $3,000 bond pending a Feb. 19 court date. Drugs James A. Meyer, 32, of 54 Pleasant Oak Court, Fox Lake, was charged with possession of cannabis Feb. 9 near East Route 120 and North Route 45. He was also cited for operating an …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
The Grayslake Police Department reports arrests from Jan. 22-25.
The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Grayslake Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination. Battery John C. MacNaughton, 19, of 718 Waterbury Ave., Gurnee, was charged with battery Jan. 22 on the 1900 block of Country Drive. He was also cited for criminal trespass to residence and mob action-assemble for unlawful act-two or more subjects. He was released on $1,200 bond pending a Feb. 18 court date. Jacob R. Estes, 20, of 4350 Finch Court No. 8, Gurnee, was charged with battery Jan. 22 on the 1900 block of Country Drive. He was also cited for criminal trespass to residence and mob action-assemble for unlawful …
Laura
7:35 am on Sunday, April 14, 2013
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