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 […]
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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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Annual blood drive to honor slain McHenry County sheriff’s deputy collects over 215 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 215 units of blood. The fifth annual blood drive took place at Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake. It was held by the American Red […]
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2 McHenry County sheriff’s deputy, including slain deputy Jacob Keltner, awarded Medal of Honor
Two McHenry County sheriff’s deputies, including deputy Jacob Keltner, who was killed in the line of duty, were awarded the Medal of Honor during a state ceremony Wednesday. 136 law enforcement officers from 41 agencies in Illinois were honored in Springfield by Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly for acts of […]
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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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‘A great day’: Blood drive collects over 200 units of blood at annual drive honoring slain McHenry County sheriff’s deputy
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 raised over 200 units of blood. The fourth annual blood drive took place at Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake. It was held by the American Red […]
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Father of slain McHenry County sheriff’s deputy says son’s killer’s 55-year sentence is not enough
The father of McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner, who was shot and killed in 2019, said that his son’s killer should have been sentenced to life, not 55 years. A federal trial took place in late March for Floyd E. Brown, 43, of Springfield, who was charged with multiple felonies for shooting Keltner, 35. […]