Marine Unit sheriff’s deputies with the help of a wildlife organization rescued a goose who got tangled up in a fishing line while in the water in McHenry County, officials said. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said their Marine Unit’s goal is to keep McHenry County waterways safe for everyone, even those with feathers and […]
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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash involving pickup truck driver who fled scene in Island Lake
An off-duty police officer tracked down a pickup truck driver who fled the scene after being involved in a crash that left a motorcyclist severely injured in Island Lake Wednesday, police said. The Wauconda Fire District and Island Lake Police Department responded around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday to Route 176 and Lakeview Drive in Island Lake […]
Man found guilty of strangling wife during argument over television in Algonquin
A judge found an Algonquin man guilty of attacking his wife and strangling her after they began arguing over a television in their home in Algonquin. Khumoyun Ermatov, 33, of Algonquin, was charged in June 2022 with aggravated domestic battery and two counts of domestic battery. The Algonquin Police Department responded on June 11, 2022, […]
Police searching for man who struck bicyclist with SUV and fled scene in Huntley
Police say they are seeking the community’s help in identifying a man who struck a bicyclist with his car and then fled the scene in Huntley last week. The Huntley Police Department said they responded on August 29 to a hit-and-run crash near Kingsman Smoke and Vape, 10996 Route 47 in Huntley. A male white […]
Wonder Lake deputy fire chief resigns after being placed on leave amid misconduct investigation
The deputy fire chief in Wonder Lake has resigned amid an investigation after a female firefighter claimed he stalked her, threatened to publish her nude photos and threatened to get her fired. Wonder Lake Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Chris Weber was placed on administrative leave in June, sources told Lake and McHenry County Scanner. […]
Man found guilty of trying to sexual assault former co-worker sleeping in her apartment in Woodstock
A jury convicted a man who prosecutors said attempted to sexually assault his former female co-worker after she fell asleep in her apartment in Woodstock. Daniel Cuevas, 38, of Hoffman Estates, was charged in May 2021 with criminal sexual abuse. A grand jury later indicted Cuevas on charges of attempted criminal sexual assault, attempted criminal […]
Boat operator arrested, 2 hospitalized after nighttime boat crash on Fox River near McHenry
A boat operator was arrested for driving under the influence after driving onto shore and crashing into a guardrail, injuring two occupants, along the Fox River near McHenry. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 8:45 p.m. Monday to the area of the Snuggery River Roadhouse, 801 North River […]
68-year-old man hospitalized with serious injuries after motorcycle crash in Harvard
A 68-year-old man was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after he crashed his motorcycle on Route 173 in Harvard Saturday evening, authorities said. The Harvard Fire Protection District and Harvard Police Department responded around 6:24 p.m. Saturday to Route 173 and Lawrence Road in Harvard for a crash with injuries. Harvard Police Chief […]
Officer suffers serious facial injuries after being punched by arrestee at McHenry County Jail in Woodstock
A corrections officer at the McHenry County Jail suffered serious facial injuries after he was punched in the face by a man, who was arrested Sunday while out on bond for burning political signs. The Crystal Lake Police Department responded around 2:30 a.m. Sunday to The Cottage, 6 East Crystal Lake Avenue in Crystal Lake. […]