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Crystal Lake man charged with multiple counts of possessing, intending to disseminate child pornography

A Crystal Lake man is facing multiple felony charges after police found him in possession of child pornography with the intent to disseminate it, court documents allege. Blake R. Austin, 19, of the 900 block of Camelot Drive in Crystal Lake, was charged with two counts of reproduction of child pornography, a Class X felony, […]

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Wadsworth man wanted for possessing child pornography is avoiding apprehension, sheriff says

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips from the public in locating a Wadsworth man who is wanted for possessing child pornography and is avoiding apprehension. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Cybercrimes Unit in January conducted an investigation into the suspected sharing of child pornography, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher […]

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Man skips court in case where he was charged for stripping his clothes, pleasuring himself inside Crystal Lake shop

A man was taken into custody after he skipped court in a case where he allegedly became nude and pleasured himself inside a Crystal Lake shop. Benjamin F. Riechert, 37, of the 200 block of Cunat Boulevard in Richmond, was charged with public indecency and disorderly conduct. Riechert was arrested on December 1 after an […]