Lake and McHenry County Scanner A suspect is in custody after officials say an elderly woman was left seriously injured in an unprovoked attack where the victim had her American flag stolen near Lake Villa Thursday afternoon The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:30 p.m Thursday to the 37700 block of North Delaby Road in unincorporated Lake Villa for a report of a battery in progress Lake County 911 telecommunicators were continuing to obtain crucial information about the call as deputies responded Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said had beaten her neighbor and was running on the roadway with an American flag Sheriff’s dispatchers relayed the information and Tyler’s clothing description to responding deputies who located her and quickly took her into custody in the neighborhood Deputies located the 72-year-old female victim Covelli said the victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment for a serious knee injury and facial lacerations A preliminary investigation showed the victim was outside the front of her home Tyler charged at the victim and attacked her “for no apparent reason,” Covelli said Covelli said Tyler punched the victim’s face knocked her to the ground and continued punching and kicking her while she was on the ground Tyler then stole the victim’s American flag that was affixed to the victim’s home and ran down the street with it Tyler was transported to the Lake County Jail after being arrested The incident was reviewed with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office which approved charges of aggravated battery to a victim over the age of 60 aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and aggravated battery in a public place The state’s attorney’s office intends to file a petition to detain Tyler in custody while awaiting trial Tyler is scheduled to appear in First Appearance Court on Friday morning No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry counties as it happens A former Lake Villa man has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges that he sexually molested his girlfriend’s daughters between 2020 and 2021 is facing six Class 1 felony counts of Criminal Sexual Assault and six Class 2 felony counts of Aggravated Criminal Abuse on accusations that he either sexually assaulted or sexually abused the daughters on multiple occasions between February 2020 and January 2021 who appeared in Figueroa’s April 11 detention hearing According to records obtained through the Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Office the middle child first came forward in February 2020 to complain that Figueroa had been inappropriately and sexually touching her That sister was in middle school at the time of the initial complaint the other two girls in the home did not corroborate the statements made by their sister when they were interviewed by investigators at the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center the older sister came forward to authorities and claimed Figueroa had become much worse since turning 16 after the first interview said Figueroa had molested her more than 50 times between the ages of 16 and 17 during that period the older sister said Figueroa would give her alcohol and marijuana before sexually assaulting her was also interviewed in 2022 and told investigators Figueroa had begun to inappropriately touch her Prosecutors said Figueroa told police investigating the incidents that he left Illinois in 2022 after the oldest daughter threatened to go to police unless he left the state The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office filed charges against Figueroa in January 2025 He was taken into custody in Washington and transported back to Illinois prosecutors with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a motion to detain Figueroa until trial during First Appearance court That motion to detain was granted by Lake County Circuit Court Judge Michael Nerheim later that same day Figueroa has also been indicted by a Lake County Grand Jury on March 26 Court records show he pleaded not guilty to the charges in front of Lake County Judge George Strickland on Wednesday Figueroa is due back in court on May 15 for a status hearing Authorities say a man fired a gun inside a home in Lake Villa while other family members were present before a brief standoff that ended peacefully The Lake Villa Police Department responded last Thursday to the 400 block of Blazing Star Drive in Lake Villa for reports of a disturbance at a home involving a firearm James DeCaro said officers arrived and learned that Brian De Borba It was also learned that De Borba had discharged a gun at a wall on the first floor inside the residence Officers determined there were family members still inside the home engaged in a dialogue with De Borba and ultimately persuaded him to surrender peacefully He exited the home without further incident and was taken into custody De Borba was transported to an area hospital for an evaluation “The safety of our community remains a top priority and we commend the responding officers and the assistance of the family members for their efforts in resolving the situation without additional conflict,” Lake Villa Police Chief Rochelle Tisinai said The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and approved one count of reckless discharge of a firearm De Borba turned himself in to the Lake County Jail on the warrant on Thursday morning DeCaro said residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious or concerning behavior to law enforcement “Mental health resources are available for those in need and we urge individuals facing crises to reach out for support,” DeCaro said Court records show De Borba was scheduled to appear for a First Appearance Court hearing on Thursday morning The state’s attorney’s office is expected to be seeking his detention pending trial Police officers responding to an alarm call arrested a Lindenhurst man who had forced entry and was caught in the middle of burglarizing a bank in Lake Villa Friday morning The Lake Villa Police Department responded around 7:23 a.m James DeCaro said officers arrived and discovered forced entry to three glass doors on the west side of the building Police called for additional assistance from surrounding agencies to help set up a perimeter due to noises being heard from the inside The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Lindenhurst Fox Lake and Antioch police departments responded A police drone was deployed into the bank to search for anyone inside Police deployed an entry team to search the interior and they found the alarm panel and speakers were damaged lying behind a large object in a room on the northwest corner of the building DeCaro said Knuth appeared to be sleeping and ignored verbal commands given by officers to surrender A Lake County Sheriff’s Office canine unit was brought in and Knuth eventually complied before being taken into custody without further incident The remainder of the bank was searched and no one else was found inside It was determined by investigators that Knuth had grabbed a nearby decorative brick and used it to break the glass to enter the bank “We are thankful that this incident ended without anyone getting hurt and we appreciate our law enforcement partners for their quick response and assistance,” Lake Villa Police Chief Rochelle Tisinai said Knuth was being transported to the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan for a First Appearance Court hearing on Friday afternoon A father has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting and beating his own daughter The Lake Villa Police Department was notified on March 22 by an area school after a child disclosed abuse to school officials reported they were the victim of past physical and sexual abuse at their home according to Lake Villa Police Department Lt Officers conducted interviews with the child and other family members was the suspect and the abuse occurred on multiple occasions since December 2022 The Department of Children and Family Services was notified in an effort to develop a safety plan for the family Further interviews were completed at the Lake County Advocacy Center in collaboration with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office DeCaro said that Carrasco was also interviewed by investigators and he made “very concerning statements” when questioned about the allegations He was later arrested without incident after it was determined there was probable cause for the charges to be filed Carrasco was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child a Class X felony; two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse a Class 2 felony; and two counts of domestic battery Carrasco was transported to the Lake County Jail and appeared in bond court Prosecutors detailed the sexual abuse of the child and how Carrasco also physically attacked the victim Then-Lake County Judge Theodore Potkonjak ordered Carrasco held on a $2 million bond He has remained held in the Lake County Jail since his arrest Court records show Carrasco entered into a negotiated plea deal with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office last week He pleaded guilty to one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child in exchange for a 10-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections who has not yet been transferred to a state prison will receive credit for 754 days of time spent in jail awaiting trial A projected release date was not immediately available A home was deemed uninhabitable and a detached garage was destroyed due to a major fire near Lake Villa early Monday morning Deputy Chief Jay Vance of the Lake Villa Fire Protection District said firefighters were called for a reported structure fire in a detached garage in the 25400 block of West Lincoln Drive in unincorporated Lake County near Lake Villa at 10:32 a.m Lake Villa firefighters arrived at the scene of the blaze in three minutes and found the detached garage fully engulfed in flames Vance said the fire had also spread to the main home located on the property and started to melt siding on a neighboring house “There was only a couple of feet between the garage and the house and the garage was fully engulfed when we got there,” Vance said Vance said homeowners had evacuated the property before firefighters arrived No injuries were reported among firefighters or pets Vance said the fire was deemed under control within 10 minutes of arrival but damage to the garage and the main home resulted in the property being declared uninhabitable The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and remains under investigation by the Lake Villa Fire Protection District Assisting firefighters and equipment were called in from Antioch Lake Villa fire station coverage was handled by Gurnee and Newport fire departments A dog was killed and another dog was transported to a veterinarian after a fire broke out at midnight on Tuesday and caused significant damage to a Lake Villa home The Lake Villa Police Department and Lake Villa Fire Protection District responded at 12 a.m Tuesday to the 200 block of Burnett Avenue in Lake Villa for a report of a structure fire Police officers and firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions coming from the back and attic areas of the single-story residence There was one resident inside the house at the time who was able to evacuate prior to the arrival of firefighters Lake Villa Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Jay Vance said at the scene The first arriving firefighters pulled multiple hose lines to the back of the home to begin their attack Crews later entered the building through the front door to finish extinguishing the fire The two dogs inside the house were rescued Vance said that firefighters faced challenges due to the amount of storage in the attic space of the home “They had to pull it all down and basically just open a bunch of the ceiling up so that was the most difficult part,” Vance said A fire hydrant located nearby in the cul-de-sac was used to establish a positive water supply while the other was transported to a veterinarian in the Buffalo Grove area where their condition stabilized The sole resident at the time refused treatment by rescue personnel The home sustained most of its fire damage in the rear and attic There was “extensive” smoke damage throughout the home Investigators from the Lake Villa and Greater Round Lake fire protection districts were at the scene looking into what caused the fire A damage estimate was not immediately available The Lake Villa Fire Protection District was assisted at the scene by the Greater Round Lake The Gurnee Fire Department and Wauconda Fire District provided coverage for Lake Villa during the incident A 16-year-old missing teen from Lake Villa has been returned home safe thanks to a tip from the public Payton Diver had been missing since leaving her home on March 8 a post on the Lake Villa Police Facebook site said The post continued the 16-year-old teen may have been trying to visit friends in Glenview or Vernon Hills and anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact the Lake Villa Police Department Lake Villa Police received a lead regarding Payton’s whereabouts late Thursday Officers and detectives with Lake Villa Police teamed with members of the Cook County Sheriff’s Child Rescue Unit and Chicago Police Department District 8 officers to successfully and peacefully recover Payton at a residence in Chicago at 10:30 a.m Police did not indicate the reason why the 16-year-old had been missing Lake Villa Chief Rochelle Tisinai said on Facebook she is “grateful for the positive outcome and extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who called in with leads Your support and vigilance made a difference.” A resident was left fleeing for help after a man broke into his home while armed with an axe and destroyed the residence near Lake Villa The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 11:29 a.m on November 16 to the 39400 block of North Park Avenue in unincorporated Lake Villa for a report of a home invasion Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Vukovich said the male victim reported his neighbor was inside his residence destroying his belongings with an axe smashed in the side sliding glass door of the home with an axe to gain entry Vukovich said Baginski damaged a wooden desk The resident heard the commotion and came downstairs to find Baginski damaging the items He asked Baginski what he was doing and Baginski continued to walk through the house smashing items with the axe The victim fled from the residence and Baginski allegedly continued damaging the property Deputies arrested Baginski and the man admitted to committing the crime and said he believed his neighbor was messing with his things Vukovich said Baginski is known to the police and is believed to have mental health issues Deputies recovered the axe involved from Baginski’s garage after witnesses saw the man exiting the victim’s home and returning to his own garage with the weapon residential burglary and criminal trespass Lake County Judge Michael Nerheim granted a petition to detain Baginski pending trial after agreeing with prosecutors that he poses a real and present danger to others A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 10 in the case A Gurnee woman who police say tried to rob a gas station near Lake Villa on Wednesday has been arrested is charged with attempted aggravated robbery according to a news release from the Lake County sheriff’s office Lintner tried to break into the cash register but was unsuccessful Using video from license plate readers in the area police determined the SUV likely was a Ford Expedition and alerted other police departments in the area to watch for the auto Gurnee police stopped the SUV at Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road after a different license plate reader recognized the SUV’s plate Lintner is scheduled to appear in Lake County circuit court this morning The state’s attorney’s office will request she be held in Lake County jail while awaiting trial Authorities say multiple chickens died after a large chicken coop was engulfed in flames on a residential property near Lake Villa Tuesday morning The Lake Villa Fire Protection District responded around 9:15 a.m Tuesday to the 25100 block of West Dering Lane in unincorporated Lake Villa for a report of a structure fire Lake Villa Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Justin Biggs said crews were responding and advised a shed was on fire Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames showing from a large chicken coop An unknown number of chickens died in the fire which occurred in an area without fire hydrants Antioch and Gurnee fire departments assisted and the fire was quickly extinguished without any challenges The resident was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported to the resident or responding firefighters Biggs said the fire is not believed to be suspicious but the cause is undetermined Authorities say a 22-year-old man was killed and a second man was seriously injured when a drunk driver slammed his SUV into a home near Lake Villa on Christmas Eve The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:25 p.m Tuesday to the 21300 block of West Engle Drive in unincorporated Lake Villa for reports of a car that crashed into a home Sheriff’s deputies arrived and located a Jeep and a home that had sustained major damage according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli A preliminary investigation shows the driver of the Jeep was traveling eastbound on West Engle Drive Marcos-Vargas’s vehicle crossed into the westbound lane of traffic and then back into the eastbound lane Marcos-Vargas drove off the roadway on the south side into a yard and the Jeep crashed into the home The home was unoccupied at the time of the crash who was sitting in the front seat of the Jeep was critically injured and pronounced dead at the scene Covelli said another 22-year-old Round Lake Beach man was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital for treatment Corona-Vargas suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators determined Corona-Vargas was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the initial facts of the incident and approved the charges of reckless homicide and driving under the influence against Corona-Vargas He will be released into the custody of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and transported to the Lake County Jail once he is released from medical treatment The Lake County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene and an autopsy on the deceased passenger is being scheduled The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Team 2024 at 10:09 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The arrests in this report were made between Nov IL — The following information comes from the Lake County Sheriff's Office and court records as a record of police activity including incidents reported by the public and those arrested by police Criminal charges represent accusations by the state and are often dropped or reduced Updated information may be available from the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court Every person arrested is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE is accused of unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle She was released and assigned a court date of Dec is accused of criminal trespass to property UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE had a warrant for unlawful possession of a controlled substance LAST WEEK'S BLOTTER: Man Injures Cop While Resisting Arrest — Lake County Sheriff's Blotter is accused of driving while license suspended is accused of aggravated speeding (116 mph in a 55 mph zone) is accused of violating an order of protection He was being detained in the Lake County Jail at the time of his arrest and was assigned a court date of Nov He was being detained in the Lake County Jail at the time of his arrest He was released and assigned a court date of Jan Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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A man who died Monday morning after a head-on crash in Grayslake has been identified as 30-year-old Joseph Roon of Lake Villa Preliminary autopsy results showed Roon died from blunt-force injuries as a result of the crash about 8:30 a.m according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office First responders arrived to find two of three vehicles involved with heavy damage following an apparent head-on crash the Major Crash Assistance Team of Lake County was activated to assist A preliminary investigation showed a white 2017 Chevrolet Malibu and blue 2020 Toyota Corolla were traveling southbound on Route 83 and a black 2019 Lexus UX was traveling north rear-ended the Corolla and crossed into the northbound lane of Route 83 where it crashed head on with the Lexus Roon was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville and pronounced dead in the emergency room The crash remains under investigation by Grayslake police and MCAT 2025 at 11:25 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;} The market will be held from 2 to 6 p.m on the last Friday of each month from June through September and the first market will be on June 28 IL — A new market is coming to Lake County this summer The village of Lake Villa announced the launch of its Fresh Friday Market which is a brand-new community event series that will take place this summer in Lehmann Park according to a news release from the village of Lake Villa Designed to bring residents and visitors together the Fresh Friday Market will highlight localgoods “The Fresh Friday Market represents an exciting step forward in expanding the number ofcommunity events hosted in Lake Villa,” Lake Villa Mayor James McDonald said “We’re especially proud to bring more activities and events to the downtown area creating opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy all that our community has to offer.” The village of Lake Villa is looking for local vendors to take part in its Fresh Friday Market Interested vendors can learn more and find application materials by visiting www.lake-villa.org Spaces are limited and early applications are encouraged Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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The coroner has released the identity of a 22-year-old man who was killed when a drunk driver crashed an SUV into a home near Lake Villa on Christmas Eve An autopsy performed Thursday showed Axel Maldonado Guerrero died as a result of blunt force injuries to the head as a result of a vehicle crash according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek Prosecutors on Thursday filed additional charges against a man accused of driving over three times the legal limit and crashing into a home near Lake Villa was charged in December with aggravated driving under the influence causing death reckless homicide and driving under the influence the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved charges of reckless homicide multiple counts of aggravated driving under the influence causing death and multiple counts of aggravated driving under the influence causing great bodily harm Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said the charges stem from a crash into a home around 7:25 p.m on December 24 in the 21300 block of West Engle Drive in unincorporated Lake Villa Corona-Vargas’s vehicle crossed into the westbound lane of traffic and then back into the eastbound lane Corona-Vargas drove off the roadway on the south side Covelli said Friday that lab results showed Corona-Vargas was under the influence of alcohol as well as THC He was released from the hospital a week after the crash into the custody of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and transported to the Lake County Jail Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Nicholas Shepherd said beer cans were found inside the Jeep The seriously injured passenger told investigators they had been drinking at a friend’s house and that Corona-Vargas had a lot of beer — approximately five or six Shepherd said Corona-Vargas admitted to driving 50-55 mph in a 30 mph zone after drinking beer He said he lost control of the car and that there was ice on the ground Corona-Vargas’s blood alcohol content was 0.27 said that Corona-Vargas had approximately 14 staples in his head after being released from the hospital and needed to undergo spinal surgery Ritacca said Corona-Vargas’ family is close with the victim’s family and Corona-Vargas’ family attended a funeral and celebration of life for the victim During a detention hearing following his arrest Ritacca argued for Corona-Vargas’ release pending trial and said that his client is not a danger to the community as he cannot drive due to his injuries very sad and it is an incident that is not with intent It was an incident that could not be avoided at 6 o’clock at night Christmas Eve where he hit a patch of ice,” Ritacca said adding that the victim may still be alive if the airbags had deployed The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to detain Corona-Vargas pending trial which was granted by Lake County Judge Michael Nerheim “The defendant’s actions in this instant offense demonstrates his threat to the community as he put his life and the life of his friends in danger,” Shepherd said adding that Maldonado Guerrero lost his life as a result of Corona-Vargas’ decision to drive under the influence Nerheim said Corona-Vargas poses a real and present danger to the community and that no conditions of release could mitigate the threat is scheduled to appear in court again on Monday A judge reversed his decision and released a Gurnee woman who prosecutors say threatened to shoot a clerk while implying she was armed during a failed robbery at a gas station near Lake Villa The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:25 p.m 36809 North Route 83 in unincorporated Lake Villa Sheriff’s deputies arrived and learned that a woman entered the gas station implied that she had a firearm and demanded cash from the clerk The clerk refused the woman’s demands and the woman attempted to break into the cash register herself fled in a black SUV with out-of-state license plates after not having any success with accessing the cash Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Nicholas Shepherd said Lintner used her hand in the shape of a gun under her sweatshirt to imply she was armed during the robbery Lintner demanded the clerk give all of the money in the register or she would shoot him The clerk refused to open the register and Lintner tried opening it herself but failed Shepherd said the woman then again threatened to shoot the clerk and tried to steal the clerk’s phone but was unsuccessful Video surveillance was recovered capturing the attempted robbery Sheriff’s deputies at the scene used Flock license plate reader technology to determine the vehicle likely used in the robbery was a Ford Expedition Sheriff’s dispatchers issued a countywide broadcast to other law enforcement with the information Gurnee police officers located the vehicle after a Flock camera in the area detected the offending vehicle Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road near Walmart where police officers had the offending vehicle pulled over Lintner was the driver and positively identified as being responsible for committing the attempted robbery Shepherd said Lintner admitted to being at the gas station earlier in the day and committing the robbery but claimed someone else was forcing her to do it Sheriff’s deputies arrested her and transported her to the Lake County Jail The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the charge of attempted aggravated robbery “Through diligent work and collaboration our deputies tracked down and apprehended an offender who posed a threat to others I’m proud of everyone involved—our telecommunicators who issued the alert and our law enforcement partners who helped locate this offender,” Lake County Sheriff John D The state’s attorney’s office filed a petition to detain Lintner while awaiting trial Shepherd said the woman was a threat to the community by her actions in implying she was armed and making threats to shoot the clerk A public defender for Lintner said her client was cooperative with police and that prosecutors “utterly failed” to show Lintner is a danger to the community and that conditions of release could not be imposed Lake County Judge Michael Nerheim granted the petition to detain Lintner in the Lake County Jail during a detention hearing on January 2 The judge said Lintner’s actions could have caused people inside the store to panic not knowing whether she was actually armed or not after being denied money from the register tried opening the register herself and then attempted to steal the clerk’s phone The judge said no conditions of release could ensure the community’s safety Public defenders for Lintner filed a motion for relief with the court — the first step required before the decision can be appealed to the Illinois Second District Appellate Court A hearing on the 12-page motion was held on Tuesday where Lintner’s attorneys sought the judge to reverse his decision Prosecutors objected to Lintner’s release Nerheim granted the motion and reversed his prior decision saying that he failed to consider certain factors required under Illinois law pending trial with conditions that she not possess any weapons not have contact with the Citgo and be placed on electronic home monitoring Lintner is scheduled to appear in court again on January 22 for a status of preliminary hearing Authorities say a woman was taken into custody after she tried robbing a gas station near Lake Villa while implying she was armed with a gun Wednesday afternoon Covelli said she fled in a black SUV with out-of-state license plates after not having any success with accessing the cash Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road police officers had the offending vehicle pulled over was identified as being responsible for committing the attempted robbery Lintner is set to appear in First Appearance Court Thursday morning where the state’s attorney’s office intends to file a petition to detain Lintner while awaiting trial Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies saved the life of a man attempting to harm himself Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 4:20 p.m for what was initially an assist ambulance call Lake County Sheriff’s 911 Emergency Telecommunicators continued asking the 911 caller important questions and learned that the call involved an adult man who was suffering for an intentional drug/alcohol overdose Sheriff’s 911 Telecommunicators stayed on the phone with the 911 caller and began hearing screaming in the background of the phone call Sheriff’s 911 Telecommunicators learned additional important information that the person who intentionally overdosed threatened to kill any responding deputies and he was going to try to force deputies to shoot and kill him Sheriff’s 911 Telecommunicators relayed this significant information to responding deputies so the deputies were better prepared when they arrived Lake County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the home and located the man inside Deputies were able to evacuate other people who were in the home to safety Deputies learned the man recently had a significant life-changing event occur At one point during their interaction the man presented the knife and instructed deputies to shoot him Sheriff’s deputies utilized their de-escalation/crisis intervention techniques to actively communicate with the man After approximately one hour and skilled negotiation sheriff’s deputies convinced the man to exit the residence peacefully and unarmed The man was transported to an area hospital for his mental health crisis nor the deputies were injured during this tense situation “Our deputies demonstrated incredible patience and compassion in this life-or-death situation Through outstanding de-escalation techniques they were able to safely resolve a crisis involving a man in deep distress—without anyone getting hurt This is the kind of professionalism and dedication they bring to our community every single day I couldn’t be more proud of their actions!” The Sheriff’s Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COaST) will be following up with the man and his family to provide additional Lake County services Woman in Critical Condition in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crime at Irving Park Rd and Marmora Ave Tips for Preventing “Key Cloner” Vehicle Thefts from Burbank Police in California Where They’re Experiencing a Trend “Someday soon we’ll stop to ponder what on earth’s this spell we’re under.” so don’t waste it living someone else’s life Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” A Round Lake Beach man appeared in court Thursday where prosecutors said he was driving over three times the legal limit and speeding when he crashed into a house near Lake Villa on Christmas Eve The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Lake Villa Fire Protection District responded around 7:25 p.m on December 24 to the 21300 block of West Engle Drive in unincorporated Lake Villa for reports of a car that crashed into a home A preliminary investigation showed Corona-Vargas He was released from the hospital on Tuesday — a week after the crash — into the custody of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and transported to the Lake County Jail Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Elizabeth Cannon said beer cans were found inside the Jeep Cannon said Corona-Vargas admitted to driving 50-55 mph in a 30 mph zone after drinking beer He also allegedly had cannabis in his system appeared virtually from the jail in First Appearance Court on Thursday morning said that Corona-Vargas has approximately 14 staples in his head after being released from the hospital and still needs to undergo spinal surgery Lake County Judge Michael Nerheim ordered Corona-Vargas held in custody until a detention hearing A former office manager at a business near Lake Villa has been sentenced to probation and ordered to repay nearly $60,000 that she stole from the company The Lake County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation after taking a financial crime report in 2021 Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said in June 2022 A business located in the 23300 block of Apollo Court in unincorporated Lake Villa reported that Banas The report was forwarded to financial crime detectives and an investigation ensued Sheriff’s detectives were able to determine Banas had been issuing herself numerous unauthorized checks from the business and forging the signatures of the company’s owners She was also crediting herself with reimbursement pay for items that were never actually purchased by her Sheriff’s detectives obtained all of the financial records via subpoena and other legal means and then reviewed the case with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office The state’s attorney’s office authorized an arrest warrant for continuing a financial crime enterprise Banas surrendered herself to the sheriff’s office on the warrant shortly after it was issued She posted 10% of a $25,000 bond and was released from the Lake County Jail pending trial Court records show Banas entered into a negotiated plea agreement with the state’s attorney’s office last month She pleaded guilty to one count of theft between $10,000 and $100,000 in exchange for her other charges being dismissed Banas received second chance probation as part of the plea deal The conviction will not be entered on her record as long as she successfully complies with the terms of her sentence was ordered to pay $59,000 in restitution and was ordered not to consume alcohol or drugs have no contact with the victim and pay over $3,000 in court fines and fees A man found wandering around on an icy lake in unincorporated Lake Villa was rescued by the fire department and transported to the hospital Tuesday morning The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 8:15 a.m Tuesday to the 25200 block of West Buena Avenue in unincorporated Lake Villa Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said a 911 caller reported a person was wandering on the ice for at least an hour Deputies arrived and attempted to make contact with the man using a public address system and siren The man was approximately 500 yards offshore on Columbia Bay He was wearing shorts and one shoe and did not respond to deputies Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District and Antioch Fire Department responded to the scene A fire department airboat with surface rescue personnel in exposure suits was launched onto the lake Covelli said the man began running across the lake when the fire department arrived Fire crews were eventually able to get him onto the boat and return to land The man was transported by ambulance to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville for cold exposure He told deputies that he believed he was out on the lake all night He also reported he lives at Electric Harbor and has “no idea” how he got out on the ice or why he was out there Authorities say a large garage and two vehicles were left destroyed after a fire broke out and also damaged an adjacent home The Lake Villa Fire Protection District responded around 12:15 a.m Sunday to the 36400 block of South Nathan Hale Drive in unincorporated Lake Villa for a report of a structure fire Firefighters arrived to find a very large garage well involved in flames Fire officials said the area does not have fire hydrants and fire crews began tanker operations to haul water to the scene The incident was upgraded to the working still alarm to bring multiple nearby fire departments to the scene The fire destroyed the garage and two cars that were inside of it It also spread to the adjacent ranch house leaving the home uninhabitable and displacing the residents Firefighters worked for approximately an hour to extinguish the fire The residents safely evacuated and no injuries were reported to firefighters Fire officials say the fire is believed to be accidental but remains under investigation Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded about 12:24 PM Wednesday January 1, 2025 to an armed robbery at the Marathon gas station Lake County Sheriff’s deputies received a report that an offender attempted to rob the Marathon gas station while imply to have a weapon The initial reported indicated that a female white with a handgun attempted to rob the gas station and fled in a black van with Georgia license plates sheriff deputies indicated that the weapon was implied under clothing and that a Flock camera (roadside License Plate Reader camera) image was captured that identified the vehicle as a black Ford expedition The suspect and vehicle were in custody by 1:11 p.m after a traffic stop by local police near the intersection of Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road in a retail area near Walmart and Sam’s Club in Gurnee Lake County Sheriff’s deputies immediately arrived at the traffic stop to investigate The suspect is accused of entering the gas station implying she had a firearm while holding her hand in the shape of a gun under her sweatshirt The gas station clerk refused the female suspect’s demands and then the female suspect attempted to break into the cash register drawer on her own She also attempted to take the gas station clerk’s cell phone The suspect did not successfully enter the cash register and she left the gas station without any cash and without the clerk’s phone Lake County Sheriff’s police dispatchers broadcast the first Lake County area alert of 2025 on ISPERN (Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network) to area police officers and a short time later the suspect and vehicle were located by local police in Gurnee about six miles east of the crime scene Lintner (5’2″ 130 LBS) was taken into custody and booked at Lake County Jail (Main Jail) at 4:44 p.m Lake County Judge Michael Nerheim granted the Lake County States Attorneys Office petition to detain Christina Lintner in Lake County Jail Lintner’s next court date as a defendant in the attempted armed robbery case (Attempted – AGG ROBBERY/INDICATE ARM W/FIR 720 ILCS 5/18-1(b)(1) on 01/01/2025 )-Class 2 Felony) is January 22 Lintner has a history in Lake County Court … of being the respondent in a Order of Protection case in 2024 a charge of operating an uninsured motor vehicle in Round Lake in November 2024 (failed to appear/convicted) a charge of speeding in Round Lake Beach 15-20 MPH over/unlicensed driver after a traffic stop in September 2024 and conviction in December 2024 after failing to appear in court in October 2024 an open case after being arrested in Round Lake Park (operating a vehicle an open case after being arrested in Zion (operating a vehicle unlicensed LIVE TRAFFIC MAP of neighborhood of the incident near 36809 North Route 83 Lake Villa, IL … More Cardinal news Wednesday January 1, 2025 … More Cardinal news Saturday January 4, 2025 … GET ALERTS on Facebook.com/ArlingtonCardinal GET ALERTS on Facebook.com/CardinalEmergencies GET ALERTS on Facebook.com/ArlingtonHeightsCrime Arlingtoncardinal.com/dashcam … Arlingtoncardinal.com/weather … … Arlingtoncardinal.com/radar … Shamsud-Din Jabbar Named As Truck-Ramming Terror Act Offender that Killed 14 in New Orleans Beach Park; 2 Suspects in Custody After Overnight Police Pursuits A judge denied pre-trial release to a Gurnee woman who prosecutors say threatened to shoot a clerk while implying she was armed during a failed robbery at a gas station near Lake Villa Shepherd said the woman is a threat to the community by her actions in implying she was armed and making threats to shoot the clerk Lake County Judge Michael Nerheim granted the petition to detain Lintner in the Lake County Jail Lintner is scheduled to appear in court again on January 22 for a preliminary hearing 2024 at 12:37 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The arrests in this report were made between Sept had a warrant for violating an order of protection He was being detained in the Lake County Jail at the time of this report and was assigned a court date of Oct LAST WEEK'S BLOTTER: Cocaine Bust Leads To Warrant Arrest — Lake County Sheriff's Blotter He was released and assigned a court date of Oct is accused of unlawful possession of a weapon They were released and assigned a court date of Oct is accused of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia 26 at Cedar Lake Road and Countryside Lane had a warrant out of Wisconsin for a parole violation A future court date with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections was to be determined at the time of the report is accused of endangering the life of a child She was released and assigned a court date of Sept had a warrant out of Cook County for resisting arrest A future court date in Cook County was to be determined at the time of the report had a warrant for criminal damage to property is accused of interference with emergency communication He was released and assigned a court date of Nov ItalyChevron Lake ComoChevron Courtesy Welcome BeyondSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links We've selected these listings based on Superhost status Additional reporting by Sarah Leigh Bannerman Lake ComoIf you're looking to be lakeside then this Bellagio-based villa should be a high contender It’s positioned on the waterfront and just a one-minute walk from the lake itself It’s fully staffed with a chef and a butler so guests should want for nothing throughout their stay enjoying the service of a hotel in the privacy of an individual home It sleeps up to 14 guests and has its own infinity pool which makes off-season stays all the more tempting Sleeps: 14Price: from around $961 per night Lake ComoIf architectural and interior ‘wow factor’ is what you’re looking for then perhaps Villa Felicita is where the search begins and ends The pink stone and traditional facade capture Lake Como’s time-tested elegance it celebrates contemporary design and modern home comforts The property is home to no less than eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms and comes kitted out with design-focused yet comfortable furniture (we love the rounded bedframes and black and white striped armchair) There’s an indoor swimming pool with panoramic views across the lake so you don’t have to leave to dine al fresco Book a private chef to indulge in Italian locality Lake ComoSome of Lake Como’s buildings are impressive it’s comfortable enough to really make yourself at home Five bedrooms (four with views of the lake) and five bathrooms make it the ideal size for 10 guests who can enjoy the indoor sauna and gym facilities by day and the sunset across the water by night additional services including food deliveries Sleeps: 10Price: from around $568 per night Lake ComoVilla Della Torre sleeps up to twelve guests so however you want to split it—by couples or by adding in multigenerational family members—here’s enough space for a whole host of people in one space but inside is just a step behind in terms of impressiveness with architecture that maximises the location: expansive windows celebrate the surrounding scenery and a large dining area makes staying in for meal times a pleasure but the shore of the lake is just a short walk away Sleeps: 12Price: from around $894 per night Is this the most quintessentially Italian cottage on Lake Como and quaint wooden beams stretching across the ceilings providing the perfect complement to the dreamy garden views over the mountains Sopravilla is a sleepy village ripe for a restorative getaway and plenty of pretty walks—a stay here has been described as ‘an absolute joy’ by happy guests Sleeps: TwoPrice: from around $137 per night Whether you’re pottering through this villa’s expansive interior spaces or heading out to the grounds Spacious rooms with huge windows allow plenty of light to spill in while maximizing the stunning views over sparkling waters and the mountains beyond There’s a huge kitchen space for convivial dinners five bedrooms all appointed in impeccable Italian style expansive terrace topped off with a deep aquamarine pool and a barbecue There’s a private Mediterranean garden and a twee grapevine-weaved balcony for leisurely morning coffees Amble into town to find a clutch of excellent local amenities Sleeps: 12Price: Spend and minimum stay dependent on dates Old and new come together beautifully in this impressive home a stone’s throw from Como’s vibrant center and original deep wooden beamed ceilings jostle up against smart glossy concrete floors and spa-worthy bathrooms making a uniquely interesting design through the ages where you can jump on the ferry for day trips to the likes of Bellagio or head out into the hills for a day soaking up the views atop the area's beautiful mountain ranges Sleeps: SixPrice: From around $498 per night with huge windows adding grandeur and original wooden beams bringing the coziness a new outdoor jetted pool invites you to take a few leisurely laps Sleeps: SixPrice: From around $2,637 per night and the story behind this abode could be seen as a little bonkers—certainly ambitious The owners had a vision for this one-time thickly forested area: two villas In this villa (see this listing for the other) floor-to-ceiling windows open directly out onto the lake and a view that’s nearly impossibly lovely neoclassical frescoes and elegant statues adorning each stylish corner (there are eight to admire thanks to the home’s unusual octagonal shape) If madness is a leisurely row across a glassy private lake followed by a chef-prepared breakfast on the terrace Sleeps: FourPrice: From around $889 per night A lot of luxury hotels and guesthouses have bathtubs in the bedroom. But this elegant Como suite goes one better. Step into the sleeping quarters—which have sweeping marble floors that carry through into the kitchen and ultra-serene bathroom, along with a gold king-sized four-poster bed—and you’ll find a hot tub instead where two can happily cocoon themselves away from the world after a day enjoying Como’s sights There’s a quiet private terrace at the back for breakfasts al fresco Sleeps: TwoPrice: From around $285 per night Sleeps: 12Price: From around $2,142 per night sitting on the traditional liberty villa terrace This gem of an apartment brings your dream to life with its gorgeous outdoor space made for soaking in the surroundings The apartment has access to a shared outdoor pool and stunning garden and is cozy enough for two or three people to feel at home Sleeps: ThreePrice: From around $450 per night You can have the best of both worlds with this Airbnb option; a town center apartment upon the lake one-bedroom option is located on a whimsical street in Bellagio while the lake is just a few minutes walk away making this an ideal place for those who don’t wish to rent a car on their trip the apartment is fun and colorful in the living area Sleeps: FourPrice: From around $204 per night Owned by an Italian fashion designer (although exactly who is a secret) this 19th-century villa is a must for stylish types Everything from the calming interiors to the stunning terrace and outdoor pool is aesthetically pleasing and settling down by the fish pond is a perfect way to spend the afternoon it’s a great place to grab a bunch of friends or family and live the dream Sleeps: EightPrice: From around $2,222 per night If style is at the forefront of your mind when booking a stay The shared building—which has a stunning outdoor pool—is gorgeous on the outside and a general maximalist vibe that’s refreshingly different to a lot of what’s offered nearby this makes for a memorable getaway if you’re traveling with a bunch of friends Sleeps: EightPrice: From around $1,207 per night Those who favor unique stays will be taken by this former ice house which has been transformed into an apartment but maintains all of its bare brick charms The split-level property has a mezzanine complete with curved furniture to complement the circular home while the bedroom area is cozy and welcoming you can reach the lakeside in minutes–from there you’ll be able to catch a boat or ferry and explore the surrounding towns Sleeps: Up to fourPrice: From around $173 per night you might appreciate being up in the mountains where you can get a slightly better view of the lake from a distance—plus a cooler breeze on sweltering summer nights The lakeside offers views along its entire length while the other side of the property faces a cedar forest and garden terrace Sleeps: 12-13Price: From around $1,678 per night If you’re looking to splurge on a truly special place Villa Peduzzi has everything you could want from a lakeside villa: total privacy The villa itself was built in the early 20th century and while interiors are now thoroughly modern some features—such as ceiling frescoes—still remain While the interiors are luxurious and spacious the main feature here is the infinity pool and terrace Surely there's no better place to enjoy a sunset dinner Sleeps: 14-16Price: From around $6,791 per night This classic Italian stone villa is set along the riverbank with direct access to the water via its own private gate The large gardens make this property feel particularly spacious and the nearby olive groves only add to the romance of it Interiors are a mixture of traditional and fun; think vaulted ceilings with dark wooden beams among brightly-painted walls and living areas make this an ideal choice for families Sleeps: SixPrice: From around $1,050 per night This gallery was originally published on Condé Nast Traveller U.K. It has been updated with new information since its original publish date. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world No injuries were reported in a structure fire in a single-family home in unincorporated Lake Villa Saturday Lake Ville Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Justin Biggs said crews were dispatched to the 20600 block of W Verona Avenue in unincorporated Lake Villa at 12:51 p.m Saturday for a working fire inside an two-story home Heavy fire was showing from the front of the house when firefighters arrived on scene Biggs said Biggs said the resident was waiting outside when firefighters arrived on scene and no persons or pets were injured in the fire Firefighters were forced to take out windows and walls in an extensive overhaul process to completely douse the fire The damage estimates are unknown at this time The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Lake Villa Fire Protection District Newport Township  and Grayslake were called in for manpower and additional water to assist at the scene Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies continue investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred on Saturday evening Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched about approximately 8:30 p.m 2024 to a report of a to the area of Route 59 and Diemer Street in unincorporated Antioch Sheriff’s deputies arrived and located a downed 1998 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle They also found a 43-year-old woman of Antioch unconscious and unresponsive in the roadway was transported to an area hospital with critical A Flight for Life helicopter was reported inbound from Burlington Municipal Airport in Wisconsin and landed near the scene at about 9:00 p.m of the 25000 block of West Blackstone Place initially told deputies that he was traveling southbound on Route 59 and swerved to avoid striking a vehicle that turned in front of him which caused him to lose control of the motorcycle Shaer did not sustain significant injuries Sheriff’s deputies then located a 33-year-old woman of Antioch who said she was traveling northbound on Route 59 in her GMC Acadia when she was sideswiped by the southbound Harley-Davidson motorcycle The driver of the GMC said Shaer swerved into her lane of traffic and sideswiped her vehicle Evidence was located at the scene consistent with the statement from the driver of the GMC Sheriff’s deputies detected signs of alcohol impairment from Shaer A search warrant was drafted for these samples and a Lake County Judge signed and approved the search warrant Shaer was transported to a local hospital where the samples were obtained and sent to the crime laboratory for analysis After reviewing the facts and circumstances of the case the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the following charges: Aggravated DUI – Resulting in Great Bodily Harm (Class 4 Felony) Driving in the Wrong Lane of Traffic (Infraction) Shaer remains in custody in the Lake County Jail pending First Appearance Court this morning All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law Route 59 was closed in both directions south of Beach Grove Road Lake County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Danno Apprehends Domestic Battery Offender in Beach Park CCSO Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Gun with Auto-Switch in Stickney Township No one was injured after a three-alarm fire destroyed a garage and a house in unincorporated Lake Villa Tuesday afternoon The Lake Villa Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:15 p.m Tuesday to the 39300 block of North Cedar Crest Drive in unincorporated Lake Villa for a structure fire Firefighters arrived to find two structures – a detached garage and a two-story house – engulfed in flames Lake Villa Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Dane Costello told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that all the residents were able to evacuate Fire officials believe the garage was the first to catch fire A large column of smoke was seen in the distance Crews conducted defensive fire operations the entire time but did enter the structure at least once A fire ladder truck was also deployed to attack the fire from above Water tenders were called to the scene because the area does not have fire hydrants Costello was relieved that the winds happened to be blowing from the west to the east where there were no other houses downwind “Had it been blowing in the other direction it probably would’ve caught the adjacent house on fire,” Costello said The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) was activated to the third alarm level bringing apparatus from fire departments throughout Lake and McHenry counties Some fire apparatus on the fourth and fifth alarm levels responded to the scene to backfill for the previous alarm levels but the two structures were a “total loss.” Firefighters remained on the scene until around 5:35 p.m A damage estimate or cause of fire was not immediately available Several fire departments are assisting the Lake Villa Fire Protection District with the investigation We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Calogero Moreci of Lake Villa created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories