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Aggressive Pit Bull Still On Loose After 3 Injured In McHenry
Police said the owner was bitten while trying to separate the pit bulls during what police called an "aggressive dog fight" in a suburban neighborhood Thursday night, and a deputy and a neighbor were also bitten while trying to help. Authorities attempted to use tasers and a fire extinguisher to prevent attacks while corralling the dogs, and one dog was shot during the incident. Three dogs were taken into the car of Animal Control, while a fourth dog remained on the loose.>>Read More.
Couple In 'Strained' Relationship Found Dead, Gun Recovered: Cops
Police responded following a 911 call from a person who had found the two deceased after going to check on them. A gun was found nearby.>>Read More.
'True Hero': K9 Dax Dies Days After Retirement Celebration
Known for an impressive record of tracking down missing people as well as suspects and sniffing out drugs, the decorated police dog was honored in a retirement ceremony just last week after being sidelined by a spinal injury. "There is no way to quantify or properly express what Dax’s service has meant to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the Lake County community, his supporters across the nation, and especially me," his handler said last week. "But I cannot refrain from stating that his service has been exemplary, and most importantly, he has saved countless lives, including my own.">>Read More.
'North Face Puffy Jacket' Bandit Robs Banks: FBI
According to witnesses, the purported bandit threatened bank employees with violence if they did not hand over money. The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot from both heists and is still at large.>>Read More.
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