An Algonquin man allegedly committed a sex act upon himself in public which was witnessed by three children near a school in Crystal Lake. Carlos Rodriguez, 36, of Algonquin, was charged with six counts of public indecency, a Class A misdemeanor. A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court alleges Rodriguez committed public indecency […]
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‘A critical need’: Lake County opens first of its kind medical clinic for children victims of sexual abuse
The Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center, which hosts forensic interviews for children who are victims of sexual or physical abuse, will open a medical clinic to better protect children and not delay care. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center (LCCAC) announced they had received $1 million in state […]
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Wanted suspect leads police on lengthy pursuit in Zion that ended in officers spiking his car’s tires
A domestic battery suspect was arrested after he led police on a 45-minute vehicle chase that began in Zion and ended when officers used spike strips on his car, leaving all of his tires deflated. Nicholas Sansone, 30, whose town of residence was not listed, was charged with enhanced domestic battery, two counts of possession […]
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79-year-old man allegedly found with fentanyl and cocaine, over $20K in cash in Crystal Lake
A 79-year-old man was arrested after investigators found him in possession of a large amount of fentanyl and cocaine along with over $20,000 in cash and a gun in Crystal Lake. Salvador Herrera-Castro, 79, of Crystal Lake, was charged with manufacturing or delivery of 15-100 grams of fentanyl, manufacturing or delivery of 15-100 grams of […]
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Former police officer sentenced to prison for threatening former girlfriend in McHenry County
A former police officer, who is a Cary resident, has been sentenced to two years in prison after prosecutors say he violated an order of protection by communicating a threat to his former girlfriend. Michael D. Seyller, 50, of Cary, was charged in April with one count of enhanced violation of an order of protection, […]
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Man says bag of Fritos sitting on car’s seat lured him before stealing vehicle, later burglarizing cars in Ingleside
A man told police that he saw a bag of Fritos sitting on a car’s seat while on drugs, which lured him in to steal the vehicle, before he burglarized several vehicles in Ingleside. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a theft on June 23, according to Lake County Assistant State’s […]
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Sheriff seeking public’s help in locating owner of horse that escaped near Harvard
UPDATE: The horse’s owner has been located. The sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a horse that was found wandering around on Route 173 near Harvard. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 1:10 a.m. Saturday to the area of Route 173 and Reese Road in unincorporated Harvard […]
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Woman killed after being struck by hit-and-run vehicle, run over by 2nd car in Wadsworth
The sheriff says a woman riding her bicycle was killed after she was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle and then run over by a second car in Wadsworth Friday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Fire Protection District responded around 11:45 p.m. Friday to the area of Dilleys Road just south of Wadsworth […]
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‘A very welcome addition’: McHenry County Circuit Court announces addition of comfort support dog
The McHenry County Circuit Court announced its newest four-legged employee, a comfort support dog, who officials say will foster a supportive and comforting atmosphere. The 22nd Judicial Circuit Court said Tuesday afternoon that Honey the canine is its newest employee at the Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center in Woodstock. Honey, a Golden Retriever, was purchased […]