Prosecutors say two kilograms of fentanyl, worth $200,000, found during a traffic stop in Cary last month is one of the largest fentanyl busts in McHenry County history. Patricio Rosales-Diaz, 43, of Palatine, and Joaquin R. Montano-Martinez, 28, of Mexico, were both charged with manufacturing or delivering fentanyl over 900 grams, a Class X felony, […]
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11-year-old cited after bringing BB gun, butterfly knife to elementary school in Harvard
Police responded to an elementary school in Harvard after an 11-year-old boy brought a BB gun and a butterfly knife to school, authorities said. The Harvard Police Department was dispatched around 2:15 p.m. last Wednesday to Jefferson Elementary School, 1200 North Jefferson Street in Harvard. Harvard Chief of Police Tyson A. Bauman said it was […]
NWS upgrades Lake and McHenry counties to winter weather advisory ahead of 4-7 inches of snow possible
The National Weather Service has upgraded Lake County and McHenry County to a winter weather advisory ahead of possibly up to seven inches of snow Thursday into Friday. A winter storm watch was issued Wednesday morning for Lake, McHenry, Winnebago and Boone counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) later Wednesday afternoon issued a winter weather […]
Grayslake woman charged with insurance fraud for allegedly falsely reporting car stolen in McHenry
A Grayslake woman has been arrested after she allegedly committed insurance fraud by falsely reporting her husband’s vehicle stolen in McHenry, court records show. Lauren D. Porras, 28, of Grayslake, was charged with insurance fraud over $10,000, a Class 2 felony, and false report of offense, a Class 4 felony. A criminal complaint filed in […]
‘We will never forget you’: Gurnee Police Department announces death of retired canine
The Gurnee Police Department said they are deeply saddened to report that one of their retired police canines, who had seven years of service, has died. The department made the announcement Tuesday evening, announcing that canine Hunter passed away. Hunter retired in September 2021 after a seven-year career. He was deployed 903 times for detection […]
Lake Villa man charged with sexually assaulting young child in Round Lake Beach
A Lake Villa man is being held on a $1 million bond after he was charged with sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 in Round Lake Beach, court records show. Cristian Zuniga-Mendoza, 23, of Lake Villa, was charged with one count of predatory criminal sexual assault, a Class X felony. Zuniga-Mendoza engaged […]
Residents uncooperative with investigators after gunmen open fire on their house in Beach Park
Sheriff’s officials say victims were uncooperative with investigators after gunmen fired shots at their home in Beach Park Tuesday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 38000 block of North Manor Avenue in Beach Park for a report of shots fired. Sheriff’s deputies arrived and located a home that […]
Winter storm watch issued for Lake, McHenry counties ahead of 6+ inches of snow possible, NWS says
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Lake County and McHenry County ahead of possibly more than six inches of snow Thursday and Friday. The winter storm watch, which was issued Wednesday, is also in effect for Winnebago and Boone counties. The watch will go into effect at 1 p.m. Thursday […]
Former employee wanted after being charged with stealing nearly $30,000 from doctor in Marengo
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former employee who has been charged with stealing nearly $30,000 from a doctor in Marengo while working for him. Mariza Jimenez, 32, of Harvard, was charged with theft over $10,000, a Class 2 felony, and forgery, a Class 3 felony. A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County […]