Woman Who Was Choked, Beaten Found In Roadway In Lake County: Police

LAKE FOREST, IL — Lake County authorities arrested a man suspected of assaulting a woman who was found in the roadway in unincorporated Mundelein last week.

Lake County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a report of a battered woman in the road in the 21800 block of West Vernon Ridge Drive on July 19. When paramedics arrived, they discovered the woman had multiple bruises.

According to preliminary investigation findings, the woman was punched and choked by a man, identified as 50-year-old Lenny Weston, in a residence until she lost consciousness. When she regained consciousness, she left the home and was found in the roadway by a good Samaritan who called 911.

"Sheriff’s deputies searched for Weston, but they were unable to locate him in the area," authorities said in a statement.

Deputies located Weston driving in the area of Route 60 and Sanders Road in Lake Forest on Sunday and conducted a traffic stop. Law enforcement took Weston into custody on suspicion of battery.

The Lake County State's Attorney's Office approved two charges of domestic battery and one charge of domestic battery involving strangulation against Weston.

During additional investigation into the incident, deputies learned Weston had several firearms at his home.

"Given Weston’s charges stemming from the violent attack and his status as a convicted felon, a sheriff’s deputy requested a Firearm Restraining Order and a Search Warrant to seize any firearms, both of which were granted by a judge," the sheriff's department said.

The warrant was conducted on Tuesday and two firearms with extended magazines were recovered. Authorities also seized approximately 230 grams of marijuana found near the firearms.

Following the additional findings, the State's Attorney's Office approved additional charges against Weston for possession of a weapon by a felon and unlawful possession of cannabis.

Weston remains in custody awaiting his next court date on July 31 in the Lake County Jail, according to authorities.