Lake County Deputy Foils Gas Station Burglary, Wisconsin Woman Arrested

Beach Park, IL (WLIP)–A Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy prevented a burglary early Wednesday morning in Beach Park, leading to the arrest of a Wisconsin woman.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., the deputy, while patrolling near Sheridan Road and Beach Road, noticed suspicious activity outside a gas station.

The deputy observed a person allegedly attempting to kick in the gas station’s front glass door and immediately intervened.

The suspect, identified as 19 year old Anya Latrice Taylor of Racine was apprehended and transported to the Lake County Jail.

The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved charges against Taylor, including attempted burglary (class 3 felony), criminal damage to property (class 3 felony), and resisting a peace officer (misdemeanor).

Taylor was released under pre-trial conditions after her court appearance, with her next court date set for November 19.