Crimo, Jr., was arrested on December 16, 2022, after prosecutors and Highland Park police officers alleged that Robert Crimo Jr. was criminally reckless at the time that he sponsored his son’s FOID application to the Illinois State Police.  

As an individual under the age of 21, Crimo III was unable to obtain a FOID card without his father’s participation in the application process.  

After the indictment, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart stated, "Parents who are reckless when they help their kids get weapons of war are morally and legally responsible for the harm that follows. We presented our evidence to a grand jury, and they agreed the case should move forward. We will continue to seek justice for the victims and prosecute those who endanger the community." 

Crimo, Jr., appeared in bond court on December 17, 2022. Under an agreement between the State’s Attorney’s Office and Crimo, Jr.’s defense team, bond was set at $50,000.  

Crimo, Jr. is scheduled to appear back in court on April 4, 2023. The date was agreed to by the parties as the defense stated they would need to review the information the State provided in court.