The medical examiner has ruled that a man died by setting himself on fire after allegedly trying to kill a woman in McHenry earlier this month. The McHenry Police Department received a call for a report of a domestic dispute around 5:30 a.m. on May 6 in the 3800 block of West Main Street in […]
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Man facing attempted murder charge dies in hospital day after domestic disturbance, arson fire in McHenry
A man charged with the attempted murder of a woman has died in the hospital after a garage fire, which police said was arson, left him critically injured in McHenry. The McHenry Police Department received a call for a report of a domestic dispute around 5:30 a.m. Friday in the 3800 block of West Main […]
Man charged with attempted murder and arson after domestic incident, garage fire in McHenry leaves 2 injured
A man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after a domestic disturbance led to a garage fire that left him in critical condition and a woman injured Friday in McHenry. The McHenry Police Department received a call for a report of a domestic dispute around 5:30 a.m. Friday in the 3800 block of […]
6 years in prison for McHenry man convicted of stealing antique Corvette that was later set on fire
A McHenry man convicted of stealing an antique Corvette that was later lit on fire in McHenry has been sentenced to six years in prison. James R. Henson, 54, of the 4400 block of West Bull Valley Road in McHenry, was indicted on charges of arson, unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, three counts […]
Student charged after starting fire with firework at Harvard High School, police say
Police say they arrested a 15-year-old student after he allegedly caused a fire after putting a firework in a garbage can at Harvard High School on Friday. The Harvard Police Department responded around 1:12 p.m. Friday to Harvard High School, 1103 North Jefferson Street. Harvard Deputy Police Chief Tyson Bauman said officers received a call […]
Man charged with attempted murder strangled woman, tried to explode her Gurnee home
Police say that a Gurnee man was charged with attempted murder and attempted arson after he strangled a woman and tried to blow up her Gurnee home. Richard Grybalow, 71, of Gurnee, was charged with attempted murder, attempted residential arson, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery by strangulation, unlawful restraint and fleeing to elude police. […]
Zion woman, juvenile charged with arson for setting Gurnee Mills bathroom on fire
A Zion woman and a juvenile were both charged after police say the two set a bathroom on fire at Gurnee Mills mall, causing significant damage. Susan R. Davis, 51, of Zion, was charged with two counts of aggravated arson, a Class X felony, two counts of arson and one count of criminal damage to […]
$1 million bond for man charged with arson after lighting his own car on fire in McHenry
A McHenry man was arrested after police say he lit his vehicle, which he co-owns with his girlfriend, on fire during an argument with the woman. Randall S. Grayburn, 27, of the 4300 block of Shamrock Lane in McHenry, was charged with arson, a Class 2 felony, criminal damage to property and reckless conduct. McHenry […]
12 years in prison for man who set vehicle on fire inside U.S. Post Office garage in Woodstock
A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to setting a vehicle on fire inside a garage of the Woodstock Post Office. James Durkee, 55, of Woodstock, was found guilty of arson, a Class 2 felony, following a negotiated plea before McHenry County Judge Michael Coppedge. The Woodstock Fire […]