Lake in the Hills village president domestic battery case continued

The domestic battery case against Lake in the Hills Village President Paul Mulcahy was continued Monday to next month upon the defense's request.

Mulcahy, 64, was arrested and charged Nov. 6 with misdemeanor domestic battery and causing bodily harm to a woman he was dating, according to authorities. He was released after posting $200 bail, McHenry County court records show.

Neither Lake in the Hills police nor McHenry County sheriff's officials have provided further details regarding the charges. Police said they had been called to Mulcahy's residence once before for a verbal dispute.

Court records show Mulcahy was ordered to surrender his firearms.

Upon leaving the courtroom Monday, Mulcahy declined to comment on the charges. "Our own investigation continues," defense attorney William Bligh said.

Mulcahy's next court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock.