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Man arrested for allegedly firing gun during altercation in parking lot of McHenry apartment complex

A man was charged after he allegedly fired a gun during an altercation with another man outside of an apartment complex in McHenry last month. Duran Davis, 36, of the 700 block of North Mill Street in McHenry, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault with […]

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McHenry Police Department announces new puppy selected as department’s future therapy dog

The McHenry Police Department said they have selected a four-month-old puppy as the department’s soon-to-be therapy dog and are looking for name suggestions. The department made the announcement Monday afternoon on social media. The puppy was born on May 25 and is currently six weeks old. The police department is expected to take possession of […]

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‘A giant step forward’: McHenry Police Department hires its first ever social services coordinator

The McHenry Police Department announced they have hired their first-ever social services coordinator, who will help people in crisis and victims of crime. He will eventually work alongside a comfort dog. McHenry Police Department Chief John Birk said on Wednesday that the department hired Jason Sterwerf. Some of Sterwerf’s responsibilities will include providing residents with […]