McHenry County Crime
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Lake County deputy gets state honor for lifesaving action in assaultMay 24, 2024 5:15 am - Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Martini received the state’s Law Enforcement Medal of Honor this week, a prestigious award given to police officers who display exceptional bravery or heroism while performing their duties.
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Police: Beach Park man accused of sexually assaulting intellectually disabled womanMay 22, 2024 8:33 pm - A Beach Park man is facing several felony charges involving the sexual assault of an intellectually disabled woman, authorities said.
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Roommate charged in murder of 61-year-old Elgin manMay 20, 2024 11:27 am - The roommate of an Elgin man who was found dead earlier this month in his residence has been charged with his murder. Joseph A. Duran, 52, was charged with first-degree ...
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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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Lake in the Hills to get license plate readers, despite ‘Orwellian vibe’May 15, 2024 8:53 am - License plate readers will soon be coming to Lake in the Hills despite some questions about their use. The village board last week approved a contract to install a dozen ...
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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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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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Lake County man sold illegal drugs, police sayMay 10, 2024 12:35 pm - A Waukegan-area man is facing drug-related charges following a monthlong Lake County Sheriff’s Office task force investigation, officials said Friday. Travier L. Bunch, 3...