Hi-Liter Illinois 12/7/2022

Pretrial detention changes to SAFE-T Act will head to governor

Senate, House pass measure on final legislative day of year

By Jerry Nowicki

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Lawmakers last week passed a long-awaited amend ment to the SAFE-T Act crim inal justice reform’s provi sions that will eliminate cash bail when the calendar hits 2023.

The measure expands the list of crimes for which a judge can order pretrial deten tion, adds to what a judge can consider when determining if a defendant is a risk of willful flight from prosecution, and standardizes language regard ing a defendant’s danger to the public safety among sev eral other changes.

The measure will still end the existing wealth-based system of pretrial detention in favor of one based on an offender’s level of risk to the public or of fleeing prosecu tion.

“Illinois, on Jan. 1, 2023, will make history—civil rights history, one that all of us can look back at with pride,” Sen. Robert Peters, the bill’s Senate sponsor, said in Senate debate. “I know I would say that this is my version of the Voting Rights Act. This is my version of Obamacare. This is what I did in Springfield and changed the fortunes for thousands of working-class Illinoisans.”

It passed the Senate 38-17 just before 2 p.m., then passed the House 71-40 just before 5:30 p.m. It will still require a signature from the governor to become law.

It was the product of months of negotiations fol lowing the original SAFE-T Act’s January 2021 passage.

In the end, several state’s at torneys and law enforcement groups, as well as pretrial justice advocates who were on the other side of the issue, adopted a stance of neutrality.

The bill didn’t receive any Republican support, although several members of the mi nority party in the Senate acknowledged what they be lieved were considerable but insufficient improvements to the underlying law.

They also chafed at being left out of the negotiations.

The measure is slated to take effect as planned next year, barring a pending law suit from more than 50 state’s attorneys who are challeng ing it on state constitutional grounds.

The latest changes, con tained in two amendments to House Bill 1095 that totaled more than 300 pages, at least partially aimed to address one of the constitutional com plaints. It states that “pretrial release” has the meaning as cribed to bail in Section 9 of Article I of the Illinois Con stitution where the sureties provided are nonmonetary in nature.”

But most of the language addressed several concerns cited by state’s attorneys and others, including worries that the original law’s vague wording could lead to mass release of individuals being held in lieu of bail when the calendar hits Jan. 1.

The new measure clarifies the changes that will apply to those charged with crimes af ter that date. Those who were held in lieu of bail before 2023 will be able to petition to have their case moved to the new system.

It adds clarifying language regarding part of the bill which some had read as pre venting police from arresting a trespasser.

While it maintains lan guage instructing officers to issue a citation in lieu of cus todial arrest for cases below Class A misdemeanors, it also specifies that police maintain discretion to make an arrest if the person is a threat to the community or they continue to break the law.

Lawmakers also clarified language regarding the stan dard of proving a defendant is a danger to the public. The bill states a person to be held on the dangerousness standard must be proven to be a “real and present threat to the safe ty of any person or persons or the community, based on the specific articulable facts of the case.”

It clarifies and defines that all people charged with “forc ible felonies” and non-pro bationable offenses may be detained under the danger ousness standard. Individuals accused of domestic violence may also be held pretrial.

It adds hate crimes, felo ny animal torture, aggravat ed DUI causing bodily harm, DUI while operating a school bus and other DUI charges as detainable offenses if the de fendant is deemed dangerous.

Republicans in committee and on the Senate floor, how ever, criticized the measure’s approach to the crime of burglary. The bill states res idential burglary or burglary “where there is use of force against another person” are detainable under the danger ousness standard.

But if a burglary doesn’t meet those criteria, such as someone stealing change from an unlocked car, it’s not detainable based on an of fender’s risk of danger to the community.

The offense would still be detainable under a “willful flight” standard, and anyone already out on pretrial release can be detained when charged with any crime. Per the law, “willful flight” means “inten tional conduct with a purpose to thwart the judicial process to avoid prosecution.”

The amendment expands existing law to state “isolat ed” non-appearances are not evidence of willful flight, but “patterns of intentional con duct to evade prosecution … may be considered as factors in assessing future intent to evade prosecution.”

Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, a former pros ecutor, said the law is still too limiting for judges.

“We’ve created a deten tion net—that detention net still has holes,” he said during House debate. “And what that means is we’ll see those holes in the detention net and we’ll

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Qualified candidates sought for Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission

Lake County is seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC).

The HCDC makes recom mendations to the Lake Coun ty Board on community de velopment activities that build stronger and more resilient communities through an on going process of identifying and addressing needs, assets, and priority investments.

Community development activities may support eco nomic development projects, installation of public facil ities, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, code enforcement, homeowner assistance and many other identified needs in Lake County. The HCDC de

velops funding recommenda tions for the following grant programs: Federal:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Pro gram

• HOME Investment Partner ships Program

• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Local:

• Lake County Affordable Housing Program

• Lake County Video Gaming Revenue: According to the Lake County Board’s Video Gaming Revenue Policy, the HCDC makes funding rec ommendations on behavioral health grants to community agencies

The HCDC consists of 17 appointed members, in

cluding five representatives from the County Board, five mayors, village presidents, or township supervisors, and seven Lake County residents.

Each Lake County resident participant shall be a resident of a different County Board district.

Meetings are generally held the second Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Ad ditionally, there are be special meetings of the Advisory & Recommendation Sub-Com mittees to review funding ap plications. Meeting locations alternate between Waukegan and Libertyville.

How to Apply

Residents of Lake County who are interested in serving on the HCDC are encouraged

to apply online at lakecounty il.gov. When applying online, residents should indicate that they would like to serve on the Housing and Community Development Commission and they should complete each step in the application process.

Residents may also sub mit their resume, letter of interest and any other sup porting material they wish to include (such as letters of recommendation) via email to countyboard@lakecoun tyil.gov, or via U.S. mail to: Lake County Board Office 10th Floor, 18 North County St., Waukegan, IL 60085.

Those interested in serving on the Lake County HCDC are encouraged to apply by January 1, 2023.

Lighted trails at forest preserves open for the season

Having a hard time getting outside in nature now that the sun sets earlier? Taking an eve ning hike on solar-lit trails in the forest preserves is now an option.

With small solar lights to guide their way, hikers, skiers and snowshoers can get some brisk evening exercise along the 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Preserve in Lib ertyville, and along a 1.65-mile hilly section of the Millennium Trail adjacent to the Winter Sports Area at Lakewood For est Preserve in Wauconda.

“Walking the trails after the sun goes down is a nice way to gain a different perspective of the forest preserves,” said Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. “We realize that people are utilizing the trails more and

more as a way to improve their well-being.”

The solar lights serve as a guide along the trails. It is rec ommended to bring a flashlight or headlamp along for addition al illumination.

Though regular preserve hours are 6:30 a.m. to sunset, the illuminated trails and ad

jacent parking lots will remain open after sunset until 9 p.m., daily through Sunday, March 12, 2023. Bicycles and horses are not permitted on the solar-lit trails after sunset. Dogs are al lowed but must be leashed.

To access the lighted trails, park at Lakewood’s Winter Sports Area located on the

east side of Fairfield Road just south of Route 176, or at Old School’s main entrance lot located on the east side of St. Mary’s Road just south of Route 176. Lake County For est Preserve Rangers regularly patrol the areas.

For more information visit the website at lcfpd.org.

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local good Samaritans for assisting at the scene of a two-car ac

of Harvard. One of the cars had flipped on its side, and without a thought to his personal safety Harvard resident Jay Wolf pulled the driver out before fire engulfed her car. Wolf’s sons, Shane and Joseph, assisted in the rescue. Brian Busse, a McHenry County Division of Transportation employee, then

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until medical help arrived. The Wolf’s and Brian Busse are shown here with Mike Buehler, McHenry County Board Chairman, at right, who presented them with a proclamation for their heroism.

Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office files detention petitions against defendants in county jail

On November 30, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Of fice announced that, pursuant to the SAFE-T Act’s new de tention system, it has filed de tention petitions against the 46 murder defendants in the Lake County Jail that are being pros ecuted by the office. Officials also announced that they had filed 35 petitions against all detained individuals charged with sex crimes and against all 51 accused felony domestic batterers currently being pros ecuted by the office.

If granted, this round of petitions would ensure that no defendants charged with mur der, a sex offense, or felony domestic battery are released from jail awaiting trial.

To prepare for the new de tention system, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rine hart has asked prosecutors to file all petitions as early as possible so that the hearings can be scheduled between now and January 1, 2023.

Hearings will be conduct ed by the trial judge and trial prosecutors who are already familiar with the currently detained defendants.

“Everyone deserves to be safe in all communities across Lake County. The SAFE-T Act will keep vio lent offenders in custody re gardless of how much mon ey they have in their wallets.

By filing our petitions now, we are giving the courts ample time to schedule

hearings on the current jail inmates. We are following the recommendation of the Illinois Supreme Court Task Force and working with our other justice partners to take proactive steps in advance of January 1, 2023. These steps will make Lake Coun ty safer by keeping violent criminals in jail, where they belong.” Rinehart said.

Officials will continue fil ing additional petitions for those charged with misde meanor domestic battery, weapons offenses, shooting offenses, armed robbery, at tempt murder, home inva sion, and other violent felo nies. Further petitions will be filed based on changes that occur during the legislative veto-session currently under way in the General Assembly.

Senator Adriane Johnson added, in response to the filings, “The SAFE-T Act will make our communities safer and address decades of race and class disparities in our justice system. I was proud to support efforts to pass these public safety re forms in the Senate on behalf of the diverse communities of Lake County. State’s At torney Rinehart has been a credible partner, understand ing his office’s critical role in this reform. State’s Attor ney Rinehart and the many outstanding public servants in the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office should be

commended for taking the initiative to protect families of Lake County by making sure that we are ready for the new law.”

For new arrests that occur after January 1, officials ex pect 7-8 detention hearings a day. The County Board recently approved increased funding for the courts, the Sheriff, the State’s Attorney’s Office, the Circuit Clerk’s Office, and the Public De fender’s Office to prepare for the change. The increase in resources did not lead to an increase in property taxes.

Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart stated, “The SAFE-T Act makes Lake County safer because it means that violent criminals, domestic batterers, and sex offenders and others who could harm our community can’t buy their way out of jail. County staff and the Board worked with the leaders in the local justice system to ensure we are ready on January 1, when portions of the SAFE-T Act go into effect. We are pro viding additional resources to our Sheriff and State’s Attor ney so that Lake County fam ilies can be assured that their communities will remain safe and thriving.”

A handful of murder de fendants are being prosecut ed by a special prosecutor from the Illinois State’s At torney’s Appellate Prosecu tor’s Office.

Sheriff’s Office looking for information on shots fired into home

On November 29, at ap proximately 3:35 a.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies re sponded to a residence in the 12800 block of West Wakefield Drive, Beach Park, for a report of shots fired.

Sheriff’s deputies arrived and located a home that was

shot several times. There were occupants inside the home at the time of the shooting, how ever, nobody was struck by the gunfire. Sheriff’s evidence technicians responded and col lected evidence recovered at the scene.

Based on the information

obtained thus far, this shooting appears to be targeted and not random. Sheriff’s detectives are actively investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Inves tigations Division at 847-3774000 or leave an anonymous tip with Lake County CrimeStop pers at: 847-662-2222 or www. lakecountycrimestoppers.com.

Holiday Magic parade kicks off at 5:30 on Saturday

The Village of Johnsburg will be holding their Holiday Magic parade on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

McHenry County Sheriff Bill Prim retires

After eight years of dedicated service to McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Bill Prim officially retired November 30 and on December 1, Undersheriff Robb Tadelman was sworn in as McHenry County Sheriff.

Sheriff Prim led the Sheriff’s Office passionately for his two terms, working hard to improve morale, community relations, and relations with county law enforcement partners. Early into his term, Sheriff Prim earned the distinguishable Triple Crown Award in accreditation for his comprehensive commitment to the safety of his employees and citizens. Sheriff Prim also introduced many new opportunities to the Office including a volunteer program, Explorers Post, multijurisdictional SWAT team, and Police Social Worker Program.

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The Sheriff’s retirement ceremony was filled with leaders from around the county, with many county law enforcement departments represented. Those who worked with Sheriff Prim over the years spoke to his character and leadership. The Sheriff’s Office wishes him well in his retirement and thanks him for his service to the county and the department.

Undersheriff Robb Tadelman was sworn in as the Sheriff of McHenry County. Judge Justin Hansen administered the oath of office in Courtroom 204 at the McHenry County Courthouse on December 1.

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The parade route will trav el along Hilltop Lane, Grand view Avenue, Florence Lane, Freemont Lane, Shiloh Drive and Church Street ending at the Johnsburg Community Club.

After the parade there will be a meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus and kids crafts. Warm drinks and sweets will be available for purchase at MJ’s Coffee Bar Food Truck.

In the spirit of giving, please bring an unwrapped new toy for children ages newborn to 3, and ages 10-12, for the Toys for Tots program.

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SAFE-T Act

be back in a year to try to patch the hole, and then we’ll find another hole.”

The amendment also al lows more hearings to be con ducted remotely, a measure at least partially spurred by an anticipated increase in work load for the court system.

It also creates a grant pro gram through the Adminis trative Office of the Illinois Courts to increase the number of public defenders, although

Chairman Buehler said the following regarding the Sheriff’s retirement: “McHenry County is a safer place thanks to Bill Prim and his eight years as McHenry County Sheriff. His dedication to the calling of law enforcement, and the professionalism he brought to bear every day, enriched the Sheriff’s Office and motivated his deputies, dispatchers, corrections officers, and support staff to be the best they could be. After 35 years protecting and serving the public, we wish Bill Prim a long and happy retirement.”

Sheriff Prim retired with nearly 40 years of law enforcement experience, 28 of which were served at Des Plaines Police Department. Sheriff Prim spent the majority of his career serving on drug task forces and moving through the ranks, eventually retiring, for the first time, as a commander. His second retirement marks the end of his long career in law

Sheriff Tadelman is enthusiastic about his new role as sheriff, as is the Sheriff’s Office and county. McHenry County Chairman Mike Buehler noted the following:

“The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is in very good hands with the swearing in of Sheriff Robb Tadelman. He has spent the past 18 years serving and protecting the people of McHenry County, starting as a patrol deputy and working his way up, earning the respect of the Sheriff’s Office and partner law enforcement agencies.

Congratulations, Sheriff Tadelman – stay safe, and keep us safe.”

Sheriff Tadelman is an 18-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, with experience in nearly every aspect of the department. Starting as a patrol deputy in 2004, Sheriff Tadelman worked his way up the ranks to undersheriff in 2022. Sheriff Tadelman looks forward to building on Sheriff Prim’s success and pushing the office to be the best it can be.

it would be subject to appro priations by future General Assemblies.

Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, criticized the sponsors for not considering such a program for prosecu tors.

McClure also criticized a provision allowing a judge to classify time spent on GPS monitoring as “time served” as a jail sentence if the defen dant is convicted.

“Why should they get cred it for a mandatory minimum sentence when they’re not even restricted in any way, ei ther in their home or in jail or in prison?” McClure asked.

Sarah Staudt, a reform advocate for the Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts, countered that it’s up to a judge if they want to grant time served, and the reason ing for the addition is because monitoring is still a restriction

on liberty.

Republicans also criticized a provision that removes a requirement that news media have access to the conditions of a defendant’s pretrial re lease. Advocates argued that previous law only required bail amounts to be included within that information prior to the SAFE-T Act, so there was no need to add release conditions which could di vulge victim information.

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office wishes him the best of luck and success in his upcoming term.

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Top: Retiring McHenry County Sheriff, Bill Prim, left, is shown with incoming Sheriff Robb Tadelman. Above: Tadelman was sworn in as the Sheriff of McHen ry County by Judge Justin Hansen.

Sheriff Idleburg takes the oath of office for second term

On Thursday, Dec. 1, Sheriff John

D. Idleburg was sworn-in for his second term as the Sheriff of Lake County. Deputy Chief Judge Daniel B. Shanes administered the oath of office at a ceremony held in the Lake County Boardroom.

In his first term, Sheriff Idleburg and his team amassed a number of accomplishments to improve the sheriff’s office and provide greater safety and service to the Lake County community. Some of the accomplishments include:

• Formed a partnership with HIDTA to federally fund gang enforcement, and human and drug trafficking enforcement in Lake County

• Increased the number of sheriff’s canines from four canine teams to ten canine teams

• Created a robust inmate programming system to help inmates cultivate their skills so they can be successful when released from jail

• Greatly expanded community outreach and external communications

• Redirected the efforts and focus of the Sheriff’s Special Investigations Group, resulting in record drug trafficking seizures each year, successfully dismantled a street gang, and seized hundreds of illegally possessed firearms

• Worked with area police chiefs to expand the Crisis Outreach and

Support Team – creating a rapid response team including a deputy/ police officer and mental health clinicians to respond to mental wellness calls in progress

Sheriff Idleburg looks forward to working with his staff this next term to provide even more deliverables for the community.

Sheriff Idleburg said, “I am incredibly honored by the trust and support of the community. I am grateful to continue leading the incredible men and women of our organization during this next term, and we will continue providing exceptional service to the Lake County community.”

MCCD invites visitors to Glacial Park events Saturday

McHenry County Con servation District will host a day of fun on December 10 from noon to 4 p.m. at Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Visi tors are encouraged to spend the day at a variety of winter themed drop-in programs.

Experience a Holiday at Grandma’s House at the his toric Powers-Walker House and watch volunteers in his torical attire preparing for winter and the holidays in the mid-19th century. Vis itors can stop by Lost Val ley Visitor Center for Na ture’s Ornaments and create unique decorations with ma terials from nature. While at Lost Valley Visitor Center,

participants can test their problem solving skills with a Holly Jolly Scavenger Hunt. All ages are welcome to the drop-in programs.

McHenry County Con servation District current ly owns and protects over 25,700 acres of open space which provides wildlife hab

itat preservation, education al opportunities and rec reational amenities for the citizens of McHenry County to enjoy.

Regional Office of Education participating in 2023 Scripps

National Spelling Bee

The McHenry County Regional Office of Education will be sending the winner of this spring’s McHenry County Spelling Bee to the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The county spelling bee, held at McHenry County College, will take place Wednesday, March 22, and the champion will represent McHenry County at the National Spelling Bee which takes place in National Harbor, MD from May 28 to June 2.

Regional Superintendent Diana Hartmann said she hopes every McHenry County elementary and middle school enrolls in the competition and holds spelling bees to send their winners to the county competition for the chance to compete nationally for the $50,000 grand prize.

“The Scripps spelling bee for almost a century has inspired a love of learning in children, and has helped cultivate life skills, such as public speaking, time management, and confidence, that last a lifetime and help children become successful adults,” Hartmann said. “The McHenry County Regional Office of Education has served as an official Scripps National Spelling Bee regional partner for many years, and looks to continue this honored tradition.”

Elementary and middle schools have until Dec. 31 to enroll in the competition, and can do so by visiting www. spellingbee.com/enrollment. Upon enrolling and paying the entry fee, schools will have access to study lists, rules, and other learning materials.

The Regional Office of Education is seeking local sponsors to help cover the cost of the spelling bee and sending the winner to the national competition. Interested parties can contact Hartmann at 815-334-4055 or DKHartmann@mchenrycountyil.gov

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“Take time to fall in love” is our special end of year promotion to help some of our overlooked or more challenging cats and dogs find love. It’s a 30day foster to adopt program. She is excited to be included in this opportunity.

While walk-ins are welcome, adoptions are by appointments only to ensure we have the staff available to help adopters. For information and/ or to complete an online application, please visit www.saveapetil.org/adopt.

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Sheriff Idleburg’s family including, from left, brother Donald, daughter Jennessa, granddaughter Daija look on as he takes the oath of office administered by Deputy Chief Judge Shanes on December 1.

Man apprehended after battering, sexually assaulting ex

On Decem ber 2, at ap proximately 10:00 a.m., Lake Coun ty Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 600 block of Timpani Place, Volo, for an aggravated domestic battery. The victim fled to a neighbor’s home and called 911 as the offender, Tham maya Siackhasone, 39, of the 2700 block of Hartigan Road, Volo, fled from the scene in his vehicle.

While responding to the scene, an alert Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted Si ackhasone fleeing and con ducted a traffic stop on his car. Further investigation re vealed Siackhasone arrived at the victim’s home to pick up their children in common. Both children are under the age of 10. After retrieving the children from the victim, Si ackhasone told the children to wait in his vehicle.

Without authority or per

mission, Siackhasone then went inside the victim’s home.

Siackhasone began battering and sexually assaulting the victim. One of the children was concerned it was taking Siackhasone so long to come back to the car, so the child went inside and witnessed some of the abuse. The victim was able to get free and fled from the home.

During the battery, Siack hasone told the victim he in tended to kill her and the chil dren.

After reviewing the facts and circumstances of the case, the Lake County State’s At torney’s Office approved the following charges: Home In vasion, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault, Aggravated Domestic Battery, Attempt Criminal Sexual Assault, Criminal Trespass to Resi dence, and Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence.

The victim was treated at an area hospital for her inju ries.

Siackhasone was being held in the Lake County Jail

pending an initial court hear ing.

Single vehicle crash under investigation

On November 28, at ap proximately 6:30 p.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies re sponded to a single-vehicle traffic crash with injuries in the 39500 block of North Dil leys Road, Wadsworth. Sher iff’s deputies arrived and located a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer with significant dam age.

Preliminary investigation shows the driver of the Mit subishi, an 83-year-old man of Gurnee, was traveling northbound on Dilleys Road. For an unknown reason, the man failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and drove off the east side of Dil leys Road, striking several trees and a fence.

The man was transported via ambulance to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville in critical con dition. It is possible the man suffered a medical event prior

to the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Tech nical Crash Investigations Unit.

Dangerous fugitive causes head-on collision

The weekend theft of a motor vehicle and subsequent traffic accident has resulted in several felony charges against a Salem, Wisconsin man fol lowing a head-on traffic acci dent on Route 173 in Antioch.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, at about 11:06 a.m., a stolen 2017 silver Chevy Malibu, was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crossed the centerline of Route 173 west of Tiffany Road and struck a 2022 Volvo SUV driven by a 43-year-old man from Skokie, Illinois.

The driver of the Volvo was transported to an area hospital and released later in the after noon. The driver of the sto len Chevy Malibu, 29-yearold Raymond Underwood

of Salem, Wisconsin, was transported to an area hos pital where he remains with non-life-threatening injuries.

Underwood was expected in bond court following his re lease from the hospital.

The Chevy Malibu had been reported stolen earlier in the day in Antioch. The Antioch Police Department along with several neighbor ing communities had been tracking the stolen vehicle in Lake and Kenosha Counties throughout the morning. The car had been reported driving erratically and at speeds of 70 to 100 miles per hour, with no police pursuit in progress.

Seconds before the acci dent, the stolen vehicle passed an Antioch Police squad car, as the squad car was parked on the side of Route 173. The stolen vehicle was traveling westbound at an excessive rate of speed and already passing vehicles on the right.

The Antioch Police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, however before catching up to the stolen auto, the crash occurred.

Following the accident, investigators discovered Un derwood had two active war rants out for his arrest from McHenry County. Addition ally, Underwood admitted to first responders that he had used cocaine earlier in the morning. Underwood has been charged with: Posses sion of a stolen motor vehi cle (Class 2 Felony), Felony Theft (Class 2 Felony), Three counts of aggravated fleeing and alluding (Class 4 Felony), Driving with a revoked driv er’s license (Class 4 Felony), and Driving under the influ ence of drugs (Class A misde meanor – possible enhanced charges forthcoming).

Antioch Police Chief Geof frey Guttschow is happy that a wanted and dangerous crim inal is now in police custody.

“I am thankful that this fu gitive who displayed a dis regard for the life and safety of others, is off the streets,” said Guttschow. “His actions could have caused a deadly consequence. He will be pros ecuted to the fullest extent that the law allows.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it ille gal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, dis ability, familiar/ status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This news paper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-900-669-9777. The toll-free tele phone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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