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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Couple meets 911 dispatcher who helped coach husband to perform CPR on his unresponsive wife in McHenry
A couple on Sunday met the 911 dispatcher who helped instruct a husband to perform CPR on his unresponsive wife in McHenry, saving her life. William and Lidia Golden came to the McHenry Police Department on Sunday to drop off donuts for the officers and dispatchers. The McHenry Police Department said that upon speaking with […]
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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 […]
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McHenry man charged with punching police officer in the face in McHenry
A McHenry man has been charged with punching a female police officer in the face in McHenry, court documents said. Eugene J. Poninski Jr., 40, of the 3500 block of Pearl Street in McHenry, was charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, a Class 2 felony, and criminal damage to property, a Class A […]