Police Press Release Activity 01/31/24 to 02/06/24

All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

DUI Arrest

On 02/04/2024, at 10:38 a.m., police stopped a vehicle near Milwaukee Av. and Chicory Ln., and arrested the driver, SUMIT VARSHNEY, male, age 48, of the 700 block of Creek Bend Dr, Vernon Hills, IL, for Speeding and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Varshney was processed, released, and is due to appear at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan on March 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Warrant Arrest

On 02/06/2024, at 8:39 p.m., police stopped a vehicle near Deerfield Rd. and Milwaukee Av for Improper display of registration and improperly secured load. The driver, CHRISTOPHER E. MAZUREK, male, age 33, of the 2300 block of George St., Rolling Meadows, IL,  was arrested after it was learned that there were four active warrants out for his arrest for Retail Theft and Burglary via the Vernon Hills, Wauconda, Grayslake and Addison police departments.  Burglary tools and suspected stolen items were recovered from the vehicle.  Riverwoods police detectives are continuing the investigation with the other involved agencies.