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Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries, flown to hospital after crash with SUV near Fox River Grove

Authorities say a motorcyclist suffered severe injuries and had to be flown to the hospital after an SUV crashed into the motorcycle near Fox River Grove. The Fox River Grove Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 5:30 p.m. Sunday to the area of Algonquin Road and Braeburn Road in unincorporated Fox […]

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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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Charged McHenry County sheriff’s detective accused of arranging drug and prostitution deals

Court documents say a now-former McHenry County sheriff’s detective facing felony charges used his county-issued cellphone to arrange drug deals and prostitution deals. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office administration was notified on September 16 of an “off-duty incident” involving Detective Christopher Marvel, 39, of Poplar Grove. Marvel was immediately placed on administrative leave as a […]

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First-degree murder charges filed against parents after child dies of overdose from illegal drugs near Richmond

The parents of a 14-year-old boy have been charged with first-degree murder after the child died as a result of illegal drugs allegedly brought into his Richmond home by the parents. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Richmond Township Fire Protection District and Mercyhealth MD-1 responded around 10:50 a.m. on January 3 to the 9600 block […]

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Former McHenry County sheriff’s detective arrested for official misconduct, soliciting sexual act

A McHenry County sheriff’s detective, who since has resigned, has been charged with official misconduct and soliciting a sexual act. Officials said they were “deeply disturbed and disappointed.” The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office administration was notified on September 16 of an off-duty incident involving Detective Christopher Marvel, 39, of Poplar Grove. Marvel was immediately placed […]

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Coroner rules child died from fentanyl, xylazine in Richmond home where parents were found with illegal drugs

The coroner said a 14-year-old boy who was found unresponsive last month at his Richmond home died as a result of illegal drugs, which prosecutors previously said his parents brought into the house. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Richmond Township Fire Protection District and Mercyhealth MD-1 responded around 10:50 a.m. on January 3 to the […]

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McHenry County sheriff’s canine locates child who went missing for several hours in Crystal Lake

Authorities say a McHenry County sheriff’s canine assisted in tracking down a child who went missing for several hours near Crystal Lake. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched around 6:55 p.m. Monday for a report of a missing person on Erick Street in unincorporated Crystal Lake. The young teenager was missing for approximately two […]