Parolee Suspected of Attacking Woman Tracked Down by Sheriff’s Dog in Barrington

Attacking Woman Tracked Down by Sheriff’s Dog: On Monday morning, after a woman was allegedly assaulted and injured in Barrington, Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax located a parolee hiding in plain sight. Monday at 2:30 a.m., the Lake County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 28000 block of Roberts Road in unincorporated Barrington for a domestic assault.

According to Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli, the victim was dating Peter Biancala, 31, of Barrington. Covelli stated that according to the victim’s account, Biancala assaulted her before fleeing on foot.

Attacking Woman Tracked Down by Sheriff’s Dog

Upon arrival, Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax and his handler Deputy John Forlenza traced past several outhouses on the property. In a residence on the same property, Biancala was discovered concealed. He was captured without incident.

According to Covelli, the woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries sustained during the assault. Biancala was charged with four counts of aggravated domestic battery and one count of domestic battery.

According to state records, Biancala was paroled by the Illinois Department of Corrections in November 2020. In 2017, he was sentenced to four years in prison for aggravated domestic violence in Kane County.

According to Covelli, the sheriff’s office requests a parole violation warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections due to the suspect’s most recent conviction for domestic assault. Judge Theodore Potkonjak of Lake County ordered that a $350,000 bond be posted for Biancala.

Biancala must put up $35,000 in cash to be released from the Lake County Jail. On May 17, he is expected to appear in court once more.