A Marengo man was arrested after he allegedly fled from sheriff’s deputies in Algonquin, crashed and was found in possession of a large amount of cocaine and a gun. Jordan L. Dierkes, 21, of Marengo, was charged with possession of 100-400 grams of cocaine with intent to deliver, possession of an unserialized firearm, resisting a […]
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2 transported to hospital after head-on crash involving sedan, truck near Marengo
Two occupants in a sedan were transported to the hospital after a head-on collision with a pickup truck near Marengo Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said. The Marengo Fire and Rescue District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:37 p.m. Wednesday to the intersection of Route 20 and East Coral Road in Coral Township southeast […]
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2 dozen animals die after wind-fueled fire leaves barn a total loss near Marengo
Nearly two dozen animals were killed after the barn they were inside caught on fire and was deemed a total loss on Christmas Eve near Marengo. The Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts responded around 7:20 p.m. Saturday to the 8600 block of South Route 23 in unincorporated Marengo for a report of a structure fire. […]
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Conditional discharge for man who hit, injured police officer with car in Marengo while trying to flee
A 21-year-old man who hit a police officer with a car, injuring him, while trying to flee arrest in Marengo has been sentenced to conditional discharge and public service. Robert A. Burrow, 21, of the 800 block of East 6th Street in Sterling, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer, […]
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Dog dies, resident suffers smoke inhalation during house fire in Marengo
A dog was found dead and a resident suffered smoke inhalation during a house fire in Marengo Monday evening, fire officials said. The Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts responded around 6:32 p.m. Monday to the 600 block of West Grant Highway for a report of a structure fire. Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts Communication Specialist […]
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Woodstock man sentenced to probation for driving towards crowd, hitting person near Marengo
A Woodstock man has been sentenced to probation for driving towards a crowd at a party near Marengo and hitting a pedestrian, causing the victim to suffer a serious leg injury. Alfredo D. Jordan, 23, of the 200 block of Joseph Street in Woodstock, was initially charged in September 2021 with reckless conduct, two counts […]
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Driver that caused wrong way crash on Interstate 90 near Marengo, killing entire family, was drunk
The woman who was driving the wrong way on Interstate 90 near Marengo – causing the crash that killed herself and seven others – had a blood alcohol concentration that was twice the legal limit, the coroner said. A full autopsy and toxicology have been completed by the McHenry County Coroner’s Office on Jennifer Fernandez, […]
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Man arrested, charged with stabbing relative with carving fork near Marengo
Deputies arrested a Marengo man after he allegedly stabbed a relative with a carving fork multiple times near Marengo, court records show. Brent H. Gibson, 50, of the 19600 block of Harmony Road in unincorporated Marengo, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and two counts of misdemeanor battery. McHenry […]
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Police respond to Zion Lutheran School in Marengo after knives found on playground
Police responded to Zion Lutheran School in Marengo Monday morning after knives were found on the playground, officials said. The Marengo Police Department responded to Zion Lutheran School, 408 Jackson Street, after students reportedly found knives on the playground Monday morning. The school was placed on soft lockdown, which means people could not enter or […]