The Brief
- Lake County’s Internet Crimes Against Children Team received more than 90 tips in 2025.
- Investigators arrested 13 people and rescued at least five children from ongoing abuse.
- More arrests are expected as several cases remain under review.
CHICAGO – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says its Internet Crimes Against Children Team rescued at least five children and arrested 13 people in 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to combat online exploitation.
What we know:
Last year, the sheriff’s office received more than 90 tips that often involved child sexual abuse material, online enticement, sex trafficking, molestation, sextortion, and deceptive tactics used to lure children.…