Harvard High School was temporarily on lockdown Thursday after police say someone used AirDrop to send multiple students a photograph indicating violence would occur at the school. The Harvard Police Department responded around 12:20 p.m. Thursday to Harvard High School, 1103 North Jefferson Street. Harvard Deputy Police Chief Tyson Bauman said that an unknown person […]
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Woman stabbed boyfriend in self-defense as he was strangling her in Harvard, prosecutors say
A 25-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend, who then stabbed him in apparent self-defense during an incident in Harvard, prosecutors said. The Harvard Police Department responded at 1:24 a.m. on January 1 to the 200 block of South Jefferson Street in Harvard for a 911 hang-up call. Harvard Deputy Police […]
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Prosecutors say felon in Harvard was drug trafficking after he was found with $50,000 worth of drugs
Prosecutors say a Harvard man, who is a convicted felon, has been part of “ongoing drug trafficking” after being found with over $50,000 in drugs. Nicholas M. Stegg, 31, of the 300 block of Marengo Road in Harvard, was charged with felony unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession […]
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Plea deal nets Harvard man 6 years in prison for sexually assaulting child
A Harvard man was sentenced on Wednesday to six years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child younger than 13 in McHenry County. Christian Villarreal, 28, of the 1300 block of Primrose Lane in Harvard, was charged with four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, a Class X felony. […]
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Officers, medics honored after saving 25-year-old man found stabbed with serious injuries in Harvard
Two police officers and three medics were recognized after they saved a 25-year-old man who was found stabbed in Harvard on New Year’s Day. The Harvard Police Department responded at 1:24 a.m. on January 1 to the 200 block of South Jefferson Street in Harvard for a 911 hang-up call. Harvard Deputy Police Chief Tyson […]
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Harvard man gets 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography
A Harvard man who was charged with distributing child pornography has been sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to reduced charges. Scott M. Thomas, 31, of the 900 block of North Hart Street in Harvard, was indicted on four counts of distributing child pornography, two of which are Class X felonies and […]
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Colorado man arrested after stealing tip jar from Harvard business, fleeing in stolen vehicle
A Colorado man was arrested after police say he stole a tip jar at a business in Harvard and was caught in a stolen vehicle fleeing the scene. The Harvard Police Department responded around 8 a.m. on December 15 to Cakes by Bella, 19 North Ayer Street in Harvard. Harvard Deputy Police Chief Tyson Bauman […]
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17-year-old charged with driving drunk, crashing into pole and battering officer in Harvard
A teenager was charged after officials say he drove under the influence and crashed into a pole before fleeing and battering a police officer in Harvard. The Harvard Police Department responded to a call of a vehicle crash in the 300 block of South Eastman Street around 1:21 a.m. on December 8. Harvard Deputy Police […]
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Arrest warrant issued for 2nd man wanted for firing shots into house in Harvard
An arrest warrant has been issued for a second man wanted for firing multiple shots into a home in Harvard last month. Andrew Calderon IV, 30, of the 300 block of Marengo Road in Harvard, was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon. A warrant was […]