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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 […]

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Person found unresponsive, partially ejected from vehicle in rollover crash with semi-truck near Richmond

A person was found unresponsive and partially ejected after a crash involving an SUV and a semi-truck that left one of the vehicles rolled over near Richmond Wednesday afternoon. The Richmond Township Fire Protection District responded around 2:34 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Route 173 and Hawks Point Trail in unincorporated Richmond for a […]

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19-year-old man dies after being critically injured following 3-car crash on Route 14 near Woodstock

A 19-year-old man has died after he suffered critical injuries in a three-vehicle crash that left a natural gas main severed on Route 14 near Woodstock last week. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, Marengo Fire/Rescue Districts and Harvard Fire Protection District responded around 2:15 p.m. last Monday to the area of Route […]

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Attorney claims accused drug dealer’s right to fair trial impacted after McHenry County arrest videos go viral on TikTok

The attorney for an accused drug dealer said his client’s right to a fair trial was impacted after TikTok videos of the man’s McHenry County arrest went viral. William Gilbert, 42, of Waukegan, was charged with manufacturing or delivery of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, manufacturing or delivery of heroin, possession of heroin, manufacturing or delivery […]

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23-year-old man suffers critical injuries after losing control of car, crashing into tree near Harvard

A 23-year-old man is in critical condition after he drove his car off the roadway and crashed into a tree near Harvard Thursday morning, authorities said. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Harvard Fire Protection District responded around 4:47 a.m. Thursday to the 17000 block of McGuire Road in unincorporated Harvard. Sheriff’s deputies arrived to […]

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Bomb squad renders scene safe after suspicious package prompts evacuation of McHenry County Government Center

Authorities say the bomb squad has given the all-clear after a woman dropped off a package outside the McHenry County Courthouse in Woodstock, prompting an evacuation. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said an unattended package was found at the east entrance of the McHenry County Government Center. The package was placed by someone at the […]