Kane County Crime
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2 Elgin women accused of starving young boyMay 16, 2024 3:04 pm - Two Elgin women are facing felony charges, accused of starving a child to the point his heart stopped. The boy’s mother, Natali Cruz Gemchi, 31, and a caregiver, Eulalia ...
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‘It doesn’t matter if he has four legs or two legs’: Statue would honor Lake County sheriff’s canine Dax as one of the fallenMay 16, 2024 6:19 am - A push is on to cap the awards, accolades and recognitions for one of Lake County’s best known crimefighters with a permanent tribute in a public plaza. In recent weeks, ...
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Bartlett power outage caused by crash involving driver charged with DUIMay 15, 2024 2:12 pm - A power outage affecting approximately 800 Bartlett residents late Monday afternoon was caused by a vehicle striking and damaging a utility pole, leading to its driver be...
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Pair charged with aggravated battery of Bartlett police officersMay 14, 2024 4:28 pm - Two people face felony aggravated battery charges alleging they assaulted Bartlett police officers responding to a reported domestic disturbance Sunday. Shawn Milliner, 2...
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Former student arrested at Jacobs High School amid reports of ‘concerning’ videoMay 13, 2024 3:18 pm - A 14-year-old boy was arrested Monday at Jacobs High School in Algonquin after students reported the teen had posted a video on social media in which he was seen displayi...
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Judge orders detention for man accused of raping disabled woman at MarklundMay 12, 2024 11:42 am - A man accused of impregnating a disabled resident of a Marklund home has been ordered held in custody while his case is pending. Kane County Judge Lark Cowart ruled Sunda...
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Missing Crystal Lake man found murderedMay 11, 2024 9:59 pm - A Crystal Lake man reported missing April 4 was murdered, authorities announced Saturday night. Douglas Ottesen, 60, of the 600 block of North Falls Circle, Pingree Grove...
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Man charged with raping disabled woman at Marklund homeMay 11, 2024 9:39 pm - A man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a disabled resident of the Marklund Hyde Center, impregnating her. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s and She...
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Man pleads guilty in vehicle theft from Algonquin dealership, gets 4-year prison termMay 11, 2024 8:45 pm - A Rockford man accused of stealing a vehicle from an Algonquin dealership pleaded guilty to burglary Friday and was sentenced to four years in prison. Additional charges ...
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Woman accused of violating order of protection, battering homeowner in BartlettMay 10, 2024 1:55 pm - A Texas woman has been charged with criminal trespass to a residence, battery and violation of an order of protection following investigation of a reported disturbance on...