A brother and sister have been charged with obstruction of justice after authorities said they lied about their involvement in a fatal crash in October.
Jordan Ricks, 29, and Asia Ricks, 23, both of Beach Park, were charged after an investigation revealed that they misled police about the accident that killed Daniel Davis, 56, of Beach Park, according to authorities.
Davis died on the night of Oct. 18, when he was travelling south on Green Bay Road at what police said was at high speed and ran into a Kia that made a left turn in his path at the Chaplin Drive intersection.
The brother and sister told police that Jordan Ricks was driving the Kia at the time and Asia was in the passenger seat, according to reports. However, police now say that Asia Ricks was actually driving, and that Jordan Ricks came to the scene after the collision.
“The investigation revealed the siblings fabricated the story because Asia was likely under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash and did not want to be held accountable for her actions,” the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said.
The pair turned themselves in for processing after they were indicted by a grand jury. They are scheduled to be arraigned on Aug. 28.
National Night Out
A number of police departments across Lake County will be participating in the annual National Night Out event, which takes place on Tuesday.
National Night Out is a nationwide campaign aimed at fostering better relationships between communities and their police departments. The events often feature things like cookouts, parades, outdoor and party get-togethers, which give people the chance to meet police in a positive atmosphere and foster community.
Grayslake police, in conjunction with its FOP Lodge and the Grayslake Park District, will be participating for the first time. Their event takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Central Park, and will feature food and games. Police and public works vehicles will be on display.
Most participating departments have posted information about National Night Out activities on their Facebook pages. Waukegan’s Night Out takes place at the Waukegan Municipal Beach on Aug. 8.
Teens praised
Wauconda police recognized four teens who did the right thing when they happened upon a discarded pistol along a village street.
The teens were riding their bikes on July 16 along Illinois Route 176, near the U.S. Route 12 underpass, when they saw a .25-caliber Colt handgun on the sidewalk. Two of the boys remained to keep an eye on the gun while the other two rode to the police department to report their find. Police secured the gun for further investigation.
“The bravery and common sense these young men showed is truly commendable,” Chief David Wermes said. “They turned a potentially dangerous situation into an example of community responsibility.”
As a gesture of thanks, the chief treated the kids to ice cream at Dairy Queen.
Anyone with information about the gun is asked to contact the police at (847) 526-2421.
Self-defense course
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Mundelein police will offer a women’s self-defense course beginning in September.
The five-week session begins Sept. 14 from 6-8 p.m. It ends Oct. 14.
The free course will teach awareness and prevention of violent acts, and will give women tools to defend themselves. The course is limited to 24 participants, who must be 18 or older, or 17 with a note from a parent, to participate.
“The goal of this program is to inform, encourage, and empower participants while building fundamental skills to support safety and build confidence in independent ability,” the department said.
For registration information, call Jenni House at (847) 968-3770.