Uninsured Drunken Driver Leaves Accident Scene: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

LAKE COUNTY, IL — The following information comes from the Lake County Sheriff's Office and court records as a record of police activity, including incidents reported by the public and those arrested by police. Criminal charges represent accusations by the state and are often dropped or reduced. Updated information may be available from the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Every person arrested is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

ARRESTS

VIOLATING AN ORDER OF PROTECTION

Giavantia L. Leonard, 24, of the 1500 block of N. Pleasant Drive, Round Lake Beach, had a warrant for violating an order of protection, and was arrested Nov. 24 in the 200 block of Water Street, Waukegan. Leonard was being detained in the Lake County Jail at the time of the report, and was assigned a court date of Dec. 17.

NO DRIVER'S LICENSE

Gerald E. Arenas-Plascencia, 22, of the 700 block of N. Linden Avenue, Waukegan, is accused of no driver's license, suspended registration, no insurance, and was arrested Nov. 25 at Route 134 and Wilson Road, unincorporated Round Lake. He was released following his arrest.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

• Chase T. Johnson, 24, of the 400 block of Grand Boulevard, Wauconda, is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident, no insurance, and was arrested Nov. 25 in the 600 block of Golfview Drive, North Barrington. He was released following his arrest and assigned a court date of Jan. 14, 2026.
• Jose A. Arellanez-Galindo, 39, of the 400 block of Sheridan Road, Highwood, is accused of DUI alcohol, open transportation of alcohol, no insurance, reckless driving, and was arrested Nov. 30 at Wadsworth and Green Bay roads, Beach Park. He was released and assigned a court date of Jan. 7, 2026.

VIOLATING A NO-CONTACT ORDER

Ernest P. Lamy, 72, of the 34400 block of N. Bridle Lane, unincorporated Gurnee, is accused of violating a no-contact order, and was arrested Nov. 26 in the 34400 block of N. Bridle Lane, unincorporated Gurnee. He was released and assigned a court date of Dec. 10.

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THEFT OF LABOR/SERVICES

Matthew J. Brazys, 73, of Waterloo, Wisconsin, is accused of theft of labor/services, and was arrested Nov. 28 at Route 45 and Washington Street, Third Lake. He was released and assigned a court date of Dec. 17.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Chase T. Johnson, 24, of the 400 block of Grand Avenue, Wauconda, is accused of disorderly conduct, unlawful possession of ammunition, and was arrested Nov. 30 in the 400 block of Grand Avenue, Wauconda. He was being detained in the Lake County Jail at the time of the report and was assigned a court date of Dec. 2.