Crime & Safety
Highland Park Teen Convicted on Drug, Theft Charges
Jacob A. Lynn was convicted last week of theft and possession of cannabis, a year after police investigation into a home invasion in his Highland Park led to his arrest. Two Deerfield teens were charged in the home invasion.
A Highland Park teen who was arrested last year after two Deerfield teens broke into the home where he lives has been convicted of drug and theft charges.
Police investigation into a Highland Park home invasion last year led to the arrest of Jacob A. Lynn, 18, who lives at the home that was broken into.
He pled guilty last week of theft and possession of cannabis, according to Cynthia Trujillo Vargas, the Communications Manager at the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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His arrest occurred two weeks after .
"That whole investigation revolving around the home invasion led us to this arrest," Highland Park Deputy Police Chief Dave Schwarz told Patch last year.
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Lynn will be on probation for the next 24 months, which includes submitting to DNA samples, and keeping away from drugs, alcohol and weapons. He also will complete 300 hours of community service.
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