Monday, May 20, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
ALCOHOL Patricia M. Dionesotes, 55, of 1539 Richmond St., Arlington Heights, was charged with driving under the influence, violation of minimum speed and improper lane usage May 19 at Route 83 and Westmoreland Drive, where police said she was driving 15 miles per hour under the speed limit. Her court date is June 12 in Waukegan. Sarah E. Cho, 24, of 260 Biros Lane, Round Lake, was charged with driving under the influence, improper right turn, driving with a blood-alcohol content above .08 and improper lane usage May 19 at Townline Road and Aspen Drive. Her court date is June 12 in Waukegan. DRUGS Janet Patricio, 19, of 245 E. Court of Shorewood, Vernon Hills, was charged with possession of cannabis May 15 while police investigated a …
Vernon Hills police officers will be among the runners on June 9.
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Monday, May 20
Members of the Vernon Hills Police Department will join representatives from law enforcement agencies across Illinois in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Sunday, June 9. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraising vehicle benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. The annual intrastate relay and its various fundraising projects have two goals: to raise money and to gain awareness for the athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois. The Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised nearly $28 million over 27 years while increasing awareness of Special Olympics Illinois athletes and their accomplishments. In 2012, the Torch Run raised more than $2.98 million. There are 23 legs of the …
Vernon Hills police officers will climb onto the roof of Dunkin' Donuts May 31 to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics.
Vernon Hills police officers will climb onto the roof of Dunkin' Donuts May 31 to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics of Illinois. Customers at the donut shop will be greeted by the officers from above between 5-9 a.m. that morning. Those who donate money to the Special Olympics will receive a coupon for a free doughnut or coffee. This is the sixth year for the "Cops on the Rooftop" event in Vernon Hills, which has raised more than $5,776 in the last five years. It is also the second of three main efforts this year by the police department to raise money for the cause. In Feburary, five police officers, one telecommunicator and two family members jumped into the icy cold waters of the Fox Lake as part of the Polar Plunge. …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Submissions are due May 27. Selected artwork will be used on promotional materials for this summer's "Run from the Cops" 5K.
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Thursday, May 16
The Vernon Hills Police Department is looking for children's artistic touches as it plans this year's 5K run/walk fundraiser. The department's race committee is seeking original artwork from any student in kindergarten through eighth grade that can be used on posters, flyers and other promotional materials. This year will mark the sixth year "Run from the Cops" event. The proceeds from the July 21 run/walk will benefit Honor Flight Chicago, an organization dedicated to honoring our nation's World War II veterans. Participating veterans are flown to Washington, D.C., to experience the World War II Memorial. Submitted artwork should highlight themes of patriotism, service, and gratitude while promoting Honor Flight's mission. A maximum of …
Monday, May 13, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
ALCOHOL Jose Serrano, 60, of 131 Woodland Drive, Round Lake Beach, was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content above .08, driving without a valid license and unsafe lane change May 12 at Route 45 and Deerpath Drive. His court date is June 12 in Waukegan. Anirudh D. Rangarajan, 24, of 1710 Shoal Creek Terrace, Vernon Hills, was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content above .08, driving without insurance and improper lane usage May 12 at Town Center Road and Milwaukee Avenue. His court date is June 12 in Waukegan. ARSON Rodney R. Jones, 25, of 7600 S. Indiana, Chicago, was charged with arson, criminal damage to property, violation of an order of protection and …
Extra officers will be on the streets for the next two weeks.
Vernon Hills police are stepping up seat belt enforcement this month as part of a crackdown on unsafe drivers. Extra officers will be on the streets through May 27, in honor of Memorial Day, to watch for drivers who are driving in an unsafe way. These details are a continuation of the state grant the Vernon Hills Police Department received to increase seat belt usage throughout the state. Since 2012, Illinois law requires all passengers, regardless of age or location in the vehicle, to be secured in a seat belt or an appropriately approved child restraint system. If a passenger has a disability or medical condition that makes him/her unable to secure his/her own safety belt, the driver is responsible for securing and adjusting the …
Female residents ages 8 and up are invited to attend.
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Monday, May 13
The Vernon Hills Police Department will host a women’s self-defense class from 7-9 p.m. May 21 at the Vernon Hills Police Department. This class is free and is open to female residents of Vernon Hills, ages 8 and up (children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent). The instructor for the class will be Harriet Johnson, director of the Crystal Lake Hapkido School. Johnson is a former police officer and is an expert in self-defense. She has more than 35 years of teaching experience in all aspects of self-defense and use of weapons. Some of the topics that will be covered in the class are: basic principles of survival and awareness; vulnerable areas of the body; psychology of fear and how to make it work for you; and the basic principles of…
Thursday, May 9, 2013
After the shooting, a note was found on Howard Lazarus stating he had cancer and couldn't "do the deed" himself.
Howard Lazarus, the 53-year-old Mundelein man who was shot by Vernon Hills Police last month in an alleged suicide by cop mission, pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated assault when he appeared in Lake County court Thursday, reported the Vernon Hills Review. On April 3, Lazarus entered the Vernon Hills Police Department to report a traffic accident then drew what appeared to be a gun on an officer. The officer fired two rounds at Lazarus, striking him once in the abdomen, after telling him several times to drop the weapon, which turned out to be fake, Patch reported. A hand-written note found in Lazarus' pocket stated in part, “I apologize for placing your officers in this position. I am dying from cancer and couldn’t do the deed …
Monday, May 6, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
ALCOHOL Four teens were charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor May 2 in Augusta Park. They were Sean A. Kolber, 18, of 101 Adair Court, Vernon Hills, along with a 17-year-old boy and two 16-year-old boys. Their court dates were unavailable. ASSAULT Tracy Anderson, 50, 14 Montgomery Lane, Vernon Hills, was charged with assault May 3 at her home after she threw an object at a police officer. Her court date was unavailable. DRUGS Jordan C. Watkins, 19, of 23468 N. Apple Hill Lane, Lincolnshire, was charged with possession of cannabis May 5 at a business on the 100 block of Butterfield Road while police investigated a report of a suspicious person. His court date is June 13 in Mundelein. POSSESSION OF TOBACCO A 17-year-old girl was …
The village will recognize National Police Week May 12-18, and citizens are encouraged to show their support.
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Monday, May 6
Residents of Vernon Hills and other communities throughout America are being asked to observe National Police Week, May 12-18, a week dedicated to appreciating the work of law enforcement professionals. Many times the public takes for granted that the police are available to serve the community, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Regardless of the weather, the day of the week, or the time of the year, the doors to the police department are never locked. National Police Week is a time for all citizens to recognize and understand the duties and responsibilities of the police department where they live. Citizens should also use this as a time to remember the many sacrifices that law enforcement officers make on a daily basis while protecting …
