Lake County Sheriff's Department

Two women were killed when the vehicle they were riding in turned in front of a dump truck Wednesday along Fairfield Road, authorities said. A third woman in their vehicle also was seriously injured.

On May 1 at the Illinois Capitol, state Rep. Tom Weber, R-Lake Villa, and the Illinois House of Representatives honored the service of decorated Lake County Sheriff’s Police K9 Dax and his handler, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy John Forlenza.

Authorities are investigating the May 3 death of an inmate at the Lake County Jail.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group concluded an investigation that led to the arrest of a Grayslake man who was illegally manufacturing firearms and machine gun conversion devices, using 3D printers.

Five Lake County inmates housed in the McHenry County jail under an agreement signed in January are charged in a jail fight.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office proudly accepted the POW/MIA Chair of Honor, donated by Rolling Thunder Illinois Chapter 2.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces a successful implementation of a major 911 technological overhaul.

In the span of two days, members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office de-escalated two potentially deadly incidents.

The men and women of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of Sheriff’s K-9 Dax.

A 17-year-old Mundelein area boy is recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to a leg, though he told police that he had been the victim of a shooting.

On April 10, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a retirement ceremony for Sheriff’s K9 Dax.

A 79-year-old Wisconsin man was found dead in his pickup truck April 4 after it was crashed into the Des Plaines River near Gurnee, police said.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the retirement of K-9 Dax.

In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state.

On March 12, the Lake County Board approved the purchase of 15 Flock Safety Cameras for the Sherriff’ Office.