A man who was just released weeks ago from prison for the drug-induced homicide of his girlfriend in 2019 has been found dead in Crystal Lake, officials said. McHenry County Coroner Dr. Michael Rein said Jeffrey J. Hauck, 39, of Crystal Lake, was found dead last Thursday in Crystal Lake. An autopsy was performed on […]
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Man accused of causing disturbance, attacking security guard at sports complex in Crystal Lake
A Harvard man allegedly caused a disturbance and attacked a security guard, punching his face and grabbing his neck, at a sports complex in Crystal Lake Saturday evening. Hugo Escobar Jr., 24, of Harvard, was charged with aggravated battery of a security guard, aggravated battery in a public place and disorderly conduct. A criminal complaint […]
Judge sentences Lindenhurst man to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting child in Crystal Lake
A Lindenhurst man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl who he had been in a position of trust and authority over in McHenry County. Zackery D. Olson, 35, of Lindenhurst, was charged in February 2023 with seven counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child and […]
President Trump pardons multiple defendants from Lake, McHenry counties convicted in January 6 riot at U.S. Capitol
President Donald Trump has pardoned all defendants, including multiple defendants from Lake and McHenry Counties, involved in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building. Trump, on his first day back in office, issued a full and unconditional pardon to all individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred near or at the […]
Charges filed after suspect forces entry, burglarizes NAPA Auto Parts store in Crystal Lake
A Cook County man has been charged with burglarizing a NAPA Auto Parts store in Crystal Lake by forcing entry to the closed business through a glass window. Javier A. Barajas, 23, of Cicero, was charged with burglary, theft over $500 and criminal damage to property over $500. A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County […]
Annual blood drive to honor slain McHenry County sheriff’s deputy collects over 220 units of blood
The annual blood drive in memory of McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2019, was held Saturday and collected over 220 units of blood. The sixth annual blood drive took place at Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake. It was held by the American Red […]
Medical issues result in sentencing delay for Crystal Lake man convicted in $8 million Ponzi scheme
Federal sentencing has been delayed for a Crystal Lake man convicted in a $8 million Ponzi scheme due to medical issues as he also faces charges for allegedly stealing from a veterans group in McHenry. Alan J. Hanke, 60, of Crystal Lake, pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy to commit securities fraud for his role in […]
Dog missing for 6 days, found by drone in Crystal Lake back home after undergoing surgery
A Bernese Mountain dog missing for nearly seven days before being located by a drone in Crystal Lake is back home recovering from surgery after being hit by a car. Crystal Lake resident Kate Belmonte said her Bernese Mountain dog named Charlie, who is two years old, went missing on December 30. The dog was […]
‘In complete shock’: Drone used to locate injured dog missing for almost 7 days in Crystal Lake
A Bernese Mountain dog missing for nearly seven days was located by a thermal drone in Crystal Lake and rushed to the animal hospital with injuries from being hit by a car. Crystal Lake resident Kate Belmonte said her Bernese Mountain dog named Charlie, who is two years old, went missing on December 30. The […]