A McHenry man allegedly illegally brought pills into the Lake County Jail in Waukegan by hiding them in his dentures, prosecutors said. Markus G. Antonsen, 51, of McHenry, was charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Dino Katris said Antonsen was arrested by […]
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2 residents evaluated by paramedics after deck attached to home catches on fire near McHenry
Two people were evaluated by paramedics after a fire damaged a deck and a home near McHenry late Friday evening, fire officials said. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10 p.m. Friday to the 2800 block of Stilling Boulevard in unincorporated McHenry for a structure fire. McHenry Township […]
Grayslake woman charged with insurance fraud for allegedly falsely reporting car stolen in McHenry
A Grayslake woman has been arrested after she allegedly committed insurance fraud by falsely reporting her husband’s vehicle stolen in McHenry, court records show. Lauren D. Porras, 28, of Grayslake, was charged with insurance fraud over $10,000, a Class 2 felony, and false report of offense, a Class 4 felony. A criminal complaint filed in […]
Zion man sentenced to 7 years in prison in daytime shootout in McHenry where over 50 shots were fired
One of three Lake County men charged in a shootout in broad daylight in McHenry last year where over 50 shots were fired has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Dante L. Terrell, Jr., 30, of Zion, was charged in August 2021 with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of […]
Police arrest wanted suspect who allegedly forcibly detained, threatened witness to crime in Wonder Lake
Police arrested a McHenry man Sunday morning who they said was wanted for forcibly detaining a witness to a crime and threatening him at a Wonder Lake home. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that William P. Bolich, 47, of McHenry, was wanted on a McHenry County arrest warrant. Bolich is charged with communicating […]
Firefighters rescue seriously injured man from house fire in McHenry that also left police officer hospitalized
Firefighters rescued a dog and a seriously injured man from a house fire in McHenry that also left a police officer injured Saturday morning, fire officials said. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 12:09 a.m. Saturday to the 600 block of South Meadow Road in McHenry. Paramedics initially responded to an unknown medical […]
Police seek wanted suspect who allegedly forcibly detained, threatened witness to crime in Wonder Lake
The sheriff’s office says they are searching for a wanted suspect who allegedly forcibly detained a witness to a crime and threatened him in his Wonder Lake home. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that William P. Bolich, 47, of McHenry, is wanted on a McHenry County arrest warrant. Bolich is charged with communicating […]
3 years in prison for woman who violated probation sentence for distributing sexually explicit video of McHenry woman
A woman who received probation for distributing a sexually explicit video of a McHenry woman without her permission was sentenced to three years in prison after violating her probation. Ashley E. Ellis, 35, of Spring Valley, was charged in August 2020 with non-consensual dissemination of a sexual image, a Class 4 felony. A criminal complaint […]
McHenry woman arrested, held in contempt of court after showing up to court heavily intoxicated
A McHenry woman was found in contempt of court after she showed up to her criminal court case hearing with a blood alcohol content four times over the legal driving limit. Stephanie A. Powers, 37, of McHenry, was charged in November with driving under the influence along with numerous traffic violations. The charges stemmed from […]