A man was charged with sexually assaulting a woman, who he knew, at a residence in Crystal Lake last month, court documents allege. Christopher A. Overton, 35, of the 500 block of Darlington Lane in Crystal Lake, was charged with criminal sexual assault, domestic battery causing bodily harm, domestic battery with physical contact and interfering […]
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Man charged with drug-induced homicide in Crystal Lake man’s death
A man was charged with drug-induced homicide for selling a substance containing fentanyl to a Crystal Lake man, causing his death in May, authorities said. Michael E. Sindowski, 50, who is homeless, was charged with drug-induced homicide, a Class X felony, and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 2 felony. A criminal complaint […]
Crystal Lake business owner pleads guilty to defrauding IRS out of over $1 million in taxes
A Crystal Lake business owner has pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion for defrauding the IRS out of more than $1 million, prosecutors said. Gary T. Petersen, 55, of Crystal Lake, pleaded guilty on Monday to federal income tax evasion in front of U.S. District Judge Iain Johnston. Petersen was president and sole shareholder of […]
Couple charged with child endangerment, growing over 500 cannabis plants in Crystal Lake
A couple is facing charges including child endangerment after police seized over 500 cannabis plants that were growing inside their Crystal Lake home. Meixia Feng, 37, and Shuigen Wang, 41, both of the 1600 block of Rolling Hills Drive, were charged with producing cannabis plants, a Class 1 felony, and causing a child to be […]
Man put knife to clerk’s neck during armed robbery in Crystal Lake, police say
A man who allegedly held a knife to a gas station clerk’s neck during an armed robbery in Crystal Lake was arrested after he came back to the business later the same day, police said. Dieter M. Bierwirth, 53, of Crystal Lake, was charged with armed robbery, commercial burglary, theft and unlawful possession of a […]
Father arrested after driving drunk with 6-year-old in the car near Barrington, police say
A father was arrested after police say he drove drunk with his young child in the car near Barrington and then resisted arrest as deputies tried to take him into custody. Corey S. Freier, 28, of the 300 block of Kay Street in Crystal Lake, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless […]
Fire causes Lakewood home to partially collapse, sustain $350,000 in damage
A Lakewood home was deemed a complete loss after a fire caused it to partially collapse and sustain $350,000 in damage, Crystal Lake fire officials said. The Crystal Lake Fire-Rescue Department responded around 9:13 a.m. Wednesday to the 7100 block of Inverway Drive in Lakewood for a report of a structure fire. Several 911 callers […]
Mother charged after falsely reporting 3-year-old girl missing in Crystal Lake
A mother was arrested and charged after she falsely reported her 3-year-old girl missing in Crystal Lake, but it later turned out the girl was never missing, police said. Lisa N. Shader, 38, of Crystal Lake, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct making a false police report, a Class 4 felony. The Crystal Lake […]
Police say missing 3-year-old girl has been found in Crystal Lake
Police say that a 3-year-old girl who went missing Wednesday afternoon in Crystal Lake has been found safe and unharmed. The Crystal Lake Police Department said that the girl was reported missing by her mother around 12 p.m. Wednesday. The 3-year-old was reportedly wearing a purple long sleeve Nike shirt, black leggings and black Nike […]