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Judge sentences Waukegan woman to 4 years in prison for possessing methamphetamine in McHenry County

A judge sentenced a Waukegan woman to four years in prison after narcotics officers found her with over 50 grams of methamphetamine in McHenry County. Cara Carpenter, 26, of the 800 block of Indiana Avenue in Waukegan, was charged with delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, driving on a revoked license, resisting a peace […]

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New sheriff’s canine in DuPage County named Jake in honor of slain McHenry County sheriff’s deputy

A new police canine in DuPage County was named Jake in honor of McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2019. The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office announced their new bloodhound’s name earlier this week. The 9-week-old black and tan bloodhound began his year-long training on […]

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Chicago man charged with drug-induced homicide in death of Wonder Lake man

A Chicago man was charged with drug-induced homicide for allegedly selling fentanyl-laced heroin to a 33-year-old Wonder Lake man, who died after ingesting it. Antione Sullivan, 38, of the 6100 block of South Evans Avenue in Chicago, was charged with drug-induced homicide, a Class X felony. A criminal complaint alleges Sullivan unlawfully delivered heroin and […]

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Sheriff’s office warns of police impersonator targeting McHenry County residents

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam after a police impersonator reportedly called residents to ask for bond money. McHenry County College employees reported receiving phone calls and voicemails asking them to contact “Captain Terry Alexander” of the sheriff’s office regarding an urgent civil matter. When an unsuspecting resident calls […]

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‘Jake will always be watching over us’: Wife of McHenry County sheriff’s deputy killed in line of duty releases statement after trial

The wife of McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner, who was fatally shot in the line of duty, said she is happy with the outcome of the trial after Keltner’s murderer was convicted. “It’s hard to even know what to say about the last two weeks. I saw and heard things I can’t unsee/hear and […]

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Man arrested after trying to flee police at Algonquin Dollar Tree

A 45-year-old Carpentersville man tried to hide over 100 grams of cocaine while fleeing police at a Dollar Tree in Algonquin Thursday afternoon, authorities say. Carlo V. Yescas-Noriega, 45, of Carpentersville, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and resisting or obstructing a peace officer. […]