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Round Lake Beach man charged with firing multiple shots in crowded parking lot in McHenry

A judge ordered a man detained pre-trial after he was charged with firing multiple shots in a crowded parking lot in downtown McHenry early Saturday morning. Joel Ponce, 23, of Round Lake Beach, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless conduct. The McHenry Police Department responded […]

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McHenry County state’s attorney says first day of cashless bail resulted in ‘absurd and incoherent’ results

The McHenry County state’s attorney says the first day of the end of cash bail resulted in “absurd and incoherent” results, with a McHenry man accused of trying to force his way into a woman’s home being released. McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said two defendants who he believes are a danger to the […]

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Boat operator arrested, 2 hospitalized after nighttime boat crash on Fox River near McHenry

A boat operator was arrested for driving under the influence after driving onto shore and crashing into a guardrail, injuring two occupants, along the Fox River near McHenry. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 8:45 p.m. Monday to the area of the Snuggery River Roadhouse, 801 North River […]

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10 years in prison for McHenry man who sexually assaulted woman, injured her during attack

A McHenry man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a woman by force and injuring her in McHenry County. Christopher M. Friedle, 31, of McHenry, was charged in May 2021 with criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, unlawful restraint and enhanced domestic battery. A grand […]

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Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after crash with car near Libertyville

A McHenry man is in critical condition after he suffered life-threatening injuries when a car turned in front of him, causing a collision, near Libertyville Friday evening. The Grayslake Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 9:50 p.m. Friday to Route 45 and Route 137 in unincorporated Libertyville for a report of […]

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Woman charged with spending thousands using elderly victim’s stolen credit card in Lake, McHenry counties

A Chicago woman has been charged with using an elderly victim’s debit card to make thousands of dollars in purchases at stores in Lake and McHenry counties. Gina A. Ortiz-Mogollon, 29, of Chicago, was charged with three counts of aggravated identity theft of an elderly victim, a Class 2 felony, and unlawful possession of a […]