Waukegan police said they have arrested a man for a shooting earlier this month near Yeoman Park.
Darnell Brown, 50, of Waukegan, was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with the Oct. 7 shooting of a 33-year-old man in the 1500 block of Grand Avenue.
Police said they responded at about 10:45 p.m. for a report of a shooting and found the victim, who was responsive with a gunshot wound to the chest.
The man told police he was standing outside when the alleged shooter, whom the victim knew, rode up on a bicycle. The suspect then got off his bike, walked up to the victim and shot him, police said.
The victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Police obtained an arrest warrant on Oct. 8 for Brown, who was taken into custody around 7 p.m. that night without incident in the 600 block of Helmholz Avenue.
Brown has been ordered detained in the county jail as his case advances in the court system.
Police fired upon
Three people were charged after allegedly firing on Waukegan police officers who were responding to a call.
The incident happened at 3:51 a.m. on Oct. 4 at Kirk Park in the 300 block of Lincoln Street.
Police were called to the area for reports that armed people were in the park. Officers came under fire when they arrived. They established a perimeter and took four people into custody and recovered two rifles and two handguns.
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Anthony Rodriguez, 18, of Waukegan, was charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer and unlawful use of a weapon. Two 17-year-olds were charged as juveniles with weapons and battery counts. A fourth person was released without charges, police said.
AI workshop
The office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart is hosting a community event this month to help the public understand potential harmful effects of artificial intelligence.
The forum, called “Hold the Line on AI: Community Workshop on AI Safety,” is scheduled for Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center.
Local experts and law enforcement representatives will present information about emerging AI risks, scams and frauds, deep fakes, voice cloning, and warning signs.
State Rep. Dan Didech and state Sen. Mary Edly Allen are co-sponsors of the forum. The event is free to the public, but registration is required. The form to complete can be found on the State’s Attorney’s Office Facebook page.
K-9 competition
Three Lake County sheriff’s deputies and their K-9 partners earned honors at a competition to test their police dog skills.
The U.S. Police Canine Association regional trials were held recently in Milford, Michigan.
Deputy John Forlenza and K-9 Lux took first place overall for patrol dogs, and Lux received top honors for his apprehension and tracking skills.
Deputy Kevin Harris and Zeus took overall second place, with Zeus receiving a perfect score in the suspect-search event.
Deputy Kevin Lowe and Loki finished fourth overall with top finishes in detection and tracking events.
“These results are another tremendous accomplishment for our K-9 Unit and a reflection of the time, dedication, and training our handlers put in with their partners every day,” Sheriff John Idleburg said.
“To have our teams finish first, second, and fourth overall in Patrol Dog I, while also earning multiple individual event championships and two prestigious regional trophies, speaks volumes about the quality of our K-9 program and the exceptional service they provide to the Lake County community,” he said.
K-9 Lux was recently the recipient of a custom protective vest, thanks to a donation to the group Vested Interest in K9s. The Massachusetts charity has supplied more than 6,000 vests to police dogs around the country since it was launched in 2009.