A man has been ordered held until trial after being charged with shooting someone during an argument at a Lake Forest dog park this week.
Matthew Moy, 35, was ordered held after a judge agreed with Lake County prosecutors that Moy represented a threat to the community.
Moy was taken into custody following the shooting Sunday at the Prairie Wolf Forest Preserve Dog Park in Lake Forest, which is a Lake County Forest Preserve facility on South Waukegan Road. He is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm
According to authorities, Moy and the victim got into an argument in the parking area, and Moy retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot the victim in the abdomen.
The victim’s mother captured the incident on video, according to prosecutors.
At a hearing this week, prosecutors argued that although Moy has no criminal record and possessed the requisite firearm documents, he still represented a threat to the community.
“Our thoughts are with the victim and his family,” State’s Atty. Eric Rinehart said. “We are satisfied that this offender has been detained without the ability to use cash. This case shows that even minor arguments can turn potentially lethal when firearms are easily accessible.”
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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is drawing attention to internet crimes during June, which is the month dedicated to the topic across the nation.
The sheriff’s office has a crimes against children task force and among its jobs is spreading awareness of how kids can be victimized by online predators. The sheriff’s office recommends the “SMART” approach: “S” for set-up, “M” for monitor, “A” for approving apps and games, “R” for restricting content and permissions, and “T” for talking and keeping open lines of communication.
For more information, visit the task force’s website at icactaskforce.org.
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The Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting residents to a scam text alert that is making the rounds.
The scammers are sending texts to people posing as DMV employees, trying to collect alleged overdue traffic ticket fines. The text urges people to immediately pay or face repercussions that include fees or even the suspension of driving privileges, according to a recent public service announcement by the Antioch Police Department.
People who receive a similar text message are advised to delete it immediately and to not click on any links in the message.
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North Chicago Police will be presenting a program aimed at reducing violence against senior citizens, which is an often-overlooked issue.
The program takes place Monday, June 16, from 1:30-3 p.m. in the North Chicago City Council chambers, 1850 Lewis Ave. Speakers will include Raymond Hartmann of NCPD, Sonya Tompkins from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and Russell Caskey of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Seniors and their loved ones are invited to attend.
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Two local police departments are giving their residents the opportunity to get the scoop on law enforcement issues while enjoying a scoop of ice cream.
Libertyville police will host a cone with a cop event on June 10 from 4-6 p.m. at the McDonald’s at 1330 N. Milwaukee Ave. Attendees can get a free ice cream and enjoy the chance to meet LPD officers and the department’s comfort canine “Elwood.”
Round Lake Park Police are hosting an ice cream with the chief event Saturday (June 7) from 2-4 p.m. at the Round Lake Park lakefront, 306 E. Lakeshore Drive.
This year, Chief Daniel Burch and the RLPPD are teaming up with the Salvation Army to ask for donations of gently used toys. Donors are asked to clean the toy and place it in a plastic bag or container.
