Posted inLocal News

‘Heroes are never forgotten’: Law enforcement remembers McHenry County sheriff’s deputy on 5th anniversary of murder

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies say they are remembering sheriff’s deputy Jacob Keltner, who was shot and killed in the line of duty five years ago today. “Heroes are never forgotten. Jake’s memory and legacy will continue to live on in our department, our community, and to all those that knew and […]

Posted inLocal News

Coroner identifies 2 elderly men killed in fire that heavily damaged home in unincorporated McHenry County

The coroner has released the identities of two elderly men who were killed in a fire at a residence in unincorporated McHenry County near Union Tuesday morning. The Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts and Union Fire Protection District responded around 4:07 a.m. Tuesday to the 9600 block of Knolltop Road in unincorporated Union for a […]

Posted inLocal News

2 adults, 2 animals killed in fire that heavily damaged home in unincorporated McHenry County

Two adults and two animals were killed after a fire heavily damaged a house in unincorporated McHenry County near Union early Tuesday morning. The Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts and Union Fire Protection District responded around 4:07 a.m. Tuesday to the 9600 block of Knolltop Road in unincorporated Union for a report of a structure […]

Posted inLocal News

Zion man shows up to sentencing hearing drunk before being sentenced to almost 5 years in prison for McHenry knife slashing

A Zion man who showed up to his sentencing hearing drunk was sentenced to almost five years in prison for slashing a woman in the face with a knife in McHenry. Rogelio Cantu Jr., 54, of Zion, was charged in January 2022 with aggravated domestic battery, two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, […]

Posted inLocal News

Charged McHenry County sheriff’s detective accused of arranging drug and prostitution deals

Court documents say a now-former McHenry County sheriff’s detective facing felony charges used his county-issued cellphone to arrange drug deals and prostitution deals. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office administration was notified on September 16 of an “off-duty incident” involving Detective Christopher Marvel, 39, of Poplar Grove. Marvel was immediately placed on administrative leave as a […]

Posted inLocal News

First-degree murder charges filed against parents after child dies of overdose from illegal drugs near Richmond

The parents of a 14-year-old boy have been charged with first-degree murder after the child died as a result of illegal drugs allegedly brought into his Richmond home by the parents. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Richmond Township Fire Protection District and Mercyhealth MD-1 responded around 10:50 a.m. on January 3 to the 9600 block […]

Posted inLocal News

Probation for former police officer accused of unlawfully restraining woman, battering her in Algonquin

A former police officer has been sentenced to probation after taking a plea deal in a case where he was charged with unlawfully restraining a woman and battering her while off-duty in Algonquin. Michael B. Cowsert, 52, formerly of Algonquin and currently of Inverness, was charged in August 2022 with aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint […]