A fugitive wanted in Lake County as well as in Michigan on charges of home invasion and burglary was captured by a sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and the U.S. Marshals. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday the arrest of 50-year-old Sandy Baker, who was wanted for home invasion and burglary. The Cook County […]
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Rawson Bridge near Cary dedicated to McHenry County sheriff’s deputy murdered in line of duty
Officials have dedicated Rawson Bridge near Cary to a McHenry County sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot by a suspect in the line of duty in 2019. A ceremony was held last Friday by the Nunda Township to dedicate Rawson Bridge to fallen McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner. McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman spoke, […]
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‘Heroes are never forgotten’: Law enforcement remembers McHenry County sheriff’s deputy on 5th anniversary of murder
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies say they are remembering sheriff’s deputy Jacob Keltner, who was shot and killed in the line of duty five years ago today. “Heroes are never forgotten. Jake’s memory and legacy will continue to live on in our department, our community, and to all those that knew and […]
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‘Will always be a hero’: Law enforcement remembers McHenry County sheriff’s deputy murdered in line of duty
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said they are remembering sheriff’s deputy Jacob Keltner, who was shot and killed in the line of duty four years ago today. “Deputy Keltner will always be a hero to his family, his brothers and sisters in blue, and his community. He is very much missed, but never forgotten,” the […]
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State’s attorney says local charges have been dismissed against man convicted of killing McHenry County sheriff’s deputy
The state’s attorney announced his office has dismissed local charges against a man convicted in federal court for shooting and killing McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner in 2019 in Rockford. Floyd E. Brown, 43, of Springfield, went on trial in March after he was federally charged with multiple felonies for shooting Keltner, 35. Brown […]
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Judge sentences man to 55 years in prison for shooting, killing McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner
A federal judge sentenced a man to 55 years in prison for shooting and killing McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner in 2019 during an arrest warrant execution. A federal trial began in late March for Floyd E. Brown, 43, of Springfield, who was charged with multiple felonies for shooting Keltner, 35. Brown was indicted […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Ryker assists U.S. marshals in arresting wanted sex assault suspect in Grayslake
Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Ryker assisted U.S. Marshals and local police in arresting a man, who was wanted for sexual assault, in Grayslake Friday morning. George Reynolds, 24, of Waukegan, was arrested by the US Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force. Reynolds had arrest warrants for aggravated criminal sexual assault and an Illinois Department […]