Beach Park, IL – A Waukegan man is in custody after allegedly slashing a family member with a box cutter and threatening others during a domestic dispute.
Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded around 10:30 p.m. Thursday to a home on the 10100 block of West California Avenue in Beach Park. Family members reported Ricardo Carcamo-Ortega, 28, had become violent after an argument.
Authorities say the dispute began when family members tried to stop Carcamo-Ortega from driving while intoxicated. He allegedly pulled a box cutter, slashed a relative’s arm, and chased others. Deputies found him hiding in the basement, holding a child. They quickly rescued the child and arrested Carcamo-Ortega.
The injured family member suffered minor wounds. Deputies also found a vehicle at the scene with damaged tires, allegedly slashed by Carcamo-Ortega.
The Lake County State’s Attorney has charged Carcamo-Ortega with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, two counts of domestic battery, and property damage. He remains in custody pending his initial court hearing.
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