A Johnsburg man was sentenced to four days in jail after he pleaded guilty to reduced charges of attempted sexual assault involving a man who was unable to give consent, court documents show. Benjamin D. Hansen, 50, of the 3800 block of Spring Grove Road in Johnsburg, was charged in December 2020 with one count […]
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Child, woman hospitalized after head-on crash near Harvard
A child and a woman were both transported to the hospital after a head-on crash involving a minivan and SUV on Route 14 near Harvard Sunday morning. The Harvard Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:21 a.m. Sunday to the 9500 block of Route 14 in unincorporated Harvard. Harvard Fire Protection […]
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Driver found unresponsive after driving off Route 41, crashing into trailer in Highland Park
A driver was found unresponsive after driving off Route 41 in Highland Park and crashing into a parked trailer Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The Highland Park Fire Department and Highland Park Police Department responded around 4:20 p.m. Saturday to Route 41 and Route 22 for a vehicle crash. Highland Park Deputy Police Chief William Bonaguidi […]
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2 charged after woman fires gun to stop her sister from attacking child in Waukegan, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say a woman fired a gun into the ceiling in an attempt to stop her sister, who was allegedly striking a child with a knife and a pot at a residence in Waukegan. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Stella Day said there was an argument between a family in Waukegan on Saturday. Day said […]
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Man accused of flushing drugs down toilet at Crystal Lake Police Department following arrest
A Carpentersville man allegedly flushed drugs down a toilet at the Crystal Lake Police Department after being arrested Friday, court records show. Myrance Thomas, 46, of the 100 block of Granada Road in Carpentersville, was charged with obstructing justice by destroying evidence, possession of a controlled substance and driving without a license. Crystal Lake police […]
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$3 million bond for man charged in one of two shootings at Club 18 in Waukegan
A Waukegan man, who was found with a machine gun, is being held on a $3 million bond for his alleged involvement in one of two recent shootings at Club 18 in Waukegan. Jevar A. Matus, 25, of Waukegan, was charged with two counts of reckless discharge of a firearm, possession of a machine gun, […]
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Man allegedly left nude photos of ex-girlfriend, threatening messages on the woman’s doorstep in Deerfield
Officers found a man with a handgun after arresting him for leaving nude photos of his ex-girlfriend and threatening messages scattered on the woman’s doorstep in Deerfield, prosecutors said. Timothy A. Driscoll, 56, of Highland Park, was charged with felony stalking, criminal trespass to land and disorderly conduct. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Kelse Banks […]
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Driver injured after rear-ending farm equipment hauling pumpkins near Woodstock
A driver was transported to the hospital after crashing into the rear of a trailer that was carrying pumpkins near Woodstock Saturday evening, fire officials said. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 8:35 p.m. Saturday to Franklinville Road and Kunde Road in unincorporated Woodstock. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Communication Specialist Alex […]
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Recognizance bond for woman accused of breaking into house while child was home alone in Winthrop Harbor
A woman was released on a recognizance bond after she allegedly broke into a home in Winthrop Harbor while a child was home alone early Sunday morning, prosecutors said. Alexis Lopez, 21, of Zion, was charged with criminal trespass to residence, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Stella Day […]