🚨 Lake County K9 and Aviation Units Track Down Burglary Suspect
On June 2, 2026, at approximately 9:22 a.m., Lake County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a burglary in progress after residents reported an unknown woman attempting to break into an unoccupied home.
According to LCSO, deputies arrived and found signs of forced entry. As the suspect fled on foot, deputies set up a perimeter utilizing Aviation Eagle One, a drone, and a K9 unit.
During the search, a witness reported seeing the suspect enter a neighboring home, where she stole a vehicle, wallet, and keys. Deputies later located the stolen vehicle at another residence nearby.
While searching an attached shed, deputies spotted the suspect, identified as Jessica Gioia, hiding inside. After she refused repeated commands to exit, K9 Chief was deployed to apprehend her.
Gioia was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including Burglary, Grand Theft, and Possession of Burglary Tools.