Waukegan, IL – Commuters and residents across Lake County are seeing a busy week of police activity, with arrests tied to DUIs, alleged thefts, and multiple warrants from Oct. 13–19, according to the Sheriff’s Office’s latest weekly summary.
According to the media release dated Oct. 21, 2025, deputies documented arrests throughout Beach Park, Waukegan, Gurnee, Volo, and unincorporated areas (see tables on pages 1–4). Highlights include a Beach Park incident on Oct. 16 in the 9900 block of W. Hendee Road in which a suspect was detained on allegations of meth possession and striking a police animal, among other charges; the individual remains in the Lake County Jail with a Nov. 12 court date.
Three juveniles were also arrested Oct. 19 in the 38400 block of N. Sheridan Road, Beach Park, on allegations of burglary to a motor vehicle, attempted vehicle theft, and possession of burglary tools, per the report. Names were withheld due to age.
Several DUI cases were logged: a Waukegan man, 33, was arrested Oct. 18 at Yorkhouse Road and Bayonne Avenue in Beach Park; a Gurnee man, 48, was arrested Oct. 19 at Green Bay Road and Wadsworth Road on allegations including DUI, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of an accident; and a Bristol, Wisconsin resident, 28, was arrested the same day in Gurnee at Route 45 and Sheridan Avenue.
Other notable entries include a Beach Park case Oct. 13 listing multiple allegations—disorderly conduct, resisting a peace officer, criminal trespass to vehicle, aggravated assault, reckless conduct, criminal damage to property, DUI–alcohol, and unlawful possession of a switchblade—with a Nov. 19 court setting.
As with all arrest reports, the Sheriff noted these are alleged charges; all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Readers in Beach Park, Waukegan, Gurnee, and nearby communities: did you see police activity tied to these incidents? Share what you observed below.
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