3 men charged in connection with ambush carjacking in Long Grove

3 men charged in connection with ambush carjacking in Long Grove

LONG GROVE, Ill. (WGN) — Felony charges have been filed against three Chicago men accused of ambushing another man and stealing his truck in Long Grove on Wednesday afternoon. 23-year-old Anthony Long, 31-year-old Brence Dancy and 37-year-old Christopher Lewis have each been charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking. Long is facing an additional felony charge of aggravated battery. The charges stem from the trio's alleged r…

Lake County, IL - Three Chicago Residents Arrested in Targeted Carjacking of U-Haul Truck Driven by Will County Man

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lake County, IL – Three Chicago residents are in custody following a targeted carjacking in Long Grove on May 7, 2025, where a Will County man was assaulted and had his U-Haul truck stolen. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. Wednesday when the victim, a 36-year-old man from Plai…

Group pepper-sprays driver during carjacking where victim had truck stolen in Long Grove

File Photo – Lake County Sheriff’s Office | Photo: Craig / Captured News A group of suspects pepper-sprayed a driver during a carjacking in Long Grove where the suspects stole his box truck Wednesday afternoon, the sheriff said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 1 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Route 53 and Long Grove Road for what was initially reported as a disturbance. Sheriff’s 911 dispatchers learned more from the caller that…