Lake county articles
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'Very concerned': Lake County reports 50% increase in homeless population in past year, a record high
Lake County officials say they are “very concerned” after newly released data shows a 50% increase in homelessness in the county, which is the highest on record. Lake County recently released its annual assessment of unhoused individuals in the county, called the point in time (P.I.T.) count. The assessment is based on a count of […]
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Special investigations group arrests alleged drug trafficker selling 'deadly combination' of drugs in Lake County community
The sheriff’s special investigation group arrested an alleged drug trafficker who authorities say was selling a “deadly combination” of fentanyl-laced drugs in the Lake County community. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said the sheriff’s office, along with the Waukegan Police Department and Gurnee Police Department, received numerous tips on a person selling […]
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Judge denies pre-trial release for alleged drug trafficker accused of selling ‘deadly combination’ of drugs in Lake County
A man who was on pre-trial release in three criminal cases has been denied release after authorities say he was caught selling a “deadly combination” of fentanyl-laced drugs in Lake County. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said the sheriff’s office, along with the Waukegan Police Department and Gurnee Police Department, received numerous […]