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 […]