Three men and a woman were charged in connection with a home invasion in Woodstock where they allegedly battered the victim and threatened to shoot him, according to police and court documents. Andrea L. Varnado, 36, and Donley M. Cary, 33, both of the 1700 block of Havens Drive in Woodstock, along with Roger L. […]
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Divers recover body of 9-year-old boy who went missing in Bangs Lake in Wauconda
The body of a 9-year-old boy who fell off a boat Friday evening on Bangs Lake in Wauconda has been located by divers Saturday morning. The Wauconda Fire District was called around 7:25 p.m. Friday to the area of Edgewater Parkway and Monroe Avenue in Wauconda for a report of a water rescue. Wauconda police […]
Water rescue underway after 2 kids fall off boat on Bangs Lake in Wauconda
One child was rescued and another is still missing after they fell off a paddle boat on Bangs Lake in Wauconda Friday evening. The Wauconda Fire District was called around 7:25 p.m. Friday to the area of Edgewater Parkway and Monroe Avenue in Wauconda for a report of a water rescue. Wauconda police said that […]
Dad of missing 5-year-old boy speaks out: ‘AJ, please come home’
“AJ, please come home. We love you very much,” the father of the missing 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy told the media Friday afternoon. “You’re not in any trouble. We’re just worried to death. Please, please come home,” Andrew Freund Sr. said. Crystal Lake police said Friday morning that there is no indication that missing 5-year-old […]
Missing 5-year-old boy from Crystal Lake was not abducted, police say
Crystal Lake police say there is no indication that missing 5-year-old Andrew Freund was abducted and they are focusing their investigation on the boy’s home. “During the last 24 hours, several police search and rescue canine units, trained specifically to locate people, were utilized in an attempt to locate Andrew,” Crystal Lake Deputy Police Chief […]
FBI, additional resources called to help search for 5-year-old boy who vanished from Crystal Lake home
The FBI is assisting Crystal Lake detectives and additional resources are being called in to help search for a 5-year-old boy who vanished from his bed overnight in Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Deputy Police Chief Thomas Kotlowski said Thursday afternoon that Andrew “AJ” Freund was last seen at his home in the 0-100 block of […]
Richmond man who pointed gun during road rage incident arrested, charged, police say
Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. A Richmond man has been arrested and charged after he pointed a gun at a man during a road rage incident in Richmond, police said. Brian Schimian, 41, of Richmond, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault […]
5-year-old child disappears in Crystal Lake
A search is underway for a 5-year-old boy who went missing from his home in Crystal Lake Wednesday evening, police said. Crystal Lake Deputy Police Chief Thomas Kotlowski said Thursday afternoon that the boy, who goes by the name of Andrew or “AJ,” was last seen in the 0-100 block of Dole Avenue Wednesday at […]
Video shows driver pulling gun on man during road rage incident in Richmond
Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. Police are investigating a road rage incident in Richmond after a video was posted on social media Tuesday showing a driver pointing a gun at a man and then speeding away. The incident happened around 4:45 p.m. […]