The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the position of Telecommunicator to fill immediate openings. Deadline for applications is 12:00 p.m. on
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The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the position of Telecommunicator to fill immediate openings. Deadline for applications is 12:00 p.m. on
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office recently received the final investigations of the in-custody deaths of Sean Grendel, Randy Little, and Timothy Mumford. Each investigation was conducted
Three people, including one deputy, were injured after a series of dog attacks near McHenry Thursday evening. The public is advised to be on the
On March 19, 2024, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit conducted a Scott’s Law traffic detail. Efforts were focused on various roads throughout the
A 23-year-old Marengo man died following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Union Road and East Coral Road in unincorporated Union. On Monday
McHenry County Sheriff’s Police and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded to a house fire in the 2800 block of N Magellan Drive in unincorporated
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a national high-visibility enforcement effort, April 1-30, 2024, to deter distracted driving. The McHenry County
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced it made 3 DUI arrests and issued 22 seat belt citations during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period. The Sheriff’s
To be compliant with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), the McHenry County Jail undergoes an annual review of the health and safety standards of
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce a testing date for Correctional Officers. The physical agility test (P.O.W.E.R. Test) and written exam will
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Sheriff’s Deputy. Individuals interested in a professional and rewarding career in law enforcement are encouraged to
Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and many Illinoisans will be celebrating with parades and parties
On March 5 and 4:05 a.m., McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an assist to Union Fire Protection District for a house fire in
On September 16, 2023, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office administration was notified of an off-duty incident involving former Detective Christopher Marvel. After learning about the incident
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Police Social Worker to join their Police Social Work Division. Applications are being accepted
An unattended suitcase was found at the east entrance of McHenry County Government Center today. February 14, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a suspicious suitcase was
A 19-year-old Harvard man was injured following a three-vehicle crash in the 17100 block of US Route 14, in unincorporated Harvard. On Monday February 12,
A 39-year-old Jacksonville, Oregon man and a 53-year-old McHenry female were injured, following a two-vehicle crash in the 1500 block of River Road in unincorporated
An 88-year-old Kenosha man was pronounced dead, and a 46-year-old Machesney Park man sustained minor injures following a two-vehicle crash on Charles Rd. in unincorporated
McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman announced today that the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois
On January 29, 2024 Representative Justin Slaughter introduced House Bill 4603 to the 103rd General Assembly. The bill lists that no law enforcement officer shall stop a motor
McHenry County Major Investigations Assistance Team (MIAT) and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office have concluded their investigation on an August 9 death investigation in unincorporated Crystal Lake.
On January 3, 2024 at approximately 10:50 a.m., McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 9600 block of Hillandale Lane, unincorporated Richmond for an outside
McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office entered into an agreement with Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg and the Lake
A 75-year-old McHenry man was severely injured following a single-vehicle crash in unincorporated Richmond on Wednesday afternoon. On December 13, 2023, at 4:43 p.m., members
A 19-year-old Richmond man and an 18-year-old Hebron man were injured following a single vehicle crash in the 4900 block of IL Route 47 in
The holidays are a time for caring and sharing, which is why the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to spread the
On December 8, 2023, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force and SWAT Team arrested three people on various drug and gun charges after executing
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office faithfully serves the community, promoting the safety and equal protection of all. In 2023, the Sheriff’s Office had four in-custody
On December 6, 2023, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force, SWAT Team, Crystal Lake Police Department, and McHenry Police Department arrested two McHenry men
On December 5, 2023, around 4:00 PM, a 74-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in a single-occupied booking cell at McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility. Corrections
Randy Little, an inmate at McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility, passed away on December 3, 2023, at a hospice facility. Little was transported to a
This Thanksgiving, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober with a “Click
On November 21, 2023, around 6:50 AM, while a corrections officer was conducting routine cell checks, a 51-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his single-occupied
A 40-year-old Wonder Lake man was injured following a single-vehicle crash on Edgewood Road, east of Bay Road, in unincorporated Crystal Lake on Wednesday morning.
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the McHenry County Board, Village of Cary, Cary Police Department, Algonquin Police Department, McHenry Police Department, and Lake
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office issued 57 seat belt citations and 1 child safety seat citations during the recent Halloween enforcement effort. In addition, 89 citations were
A 32-year-old Harvard man was pronounced dead, following a single-vehicle crash on US Route 14, south of Dunham Road, in unincorporated Woodstock on Sunday morning.
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting Trunk or Treat Open House from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, at 2200
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office today urged motorists to commit to sober driving this Halloween. If you will be out scaring up a good time, remember
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office today announced it has been awarded a Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant to conduct additional traffic safety enforcement efforts.
WOODSTOCK, Ill. – After a year in operation, the McHenry County Police Social Work program is making a difference and changing lives for the better.
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest AHRENS, LAURINDA M 53 BARRINGTON 10/03/2023 @ 9:50AM Aggravated Battery – Great Bodily
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest DOMINGO-DOMINGUEZ, TORIBIO 45 CRYSTAL LAKE 09/26/2023 @ 12:57AM Aggravated Battery – Deadly Weapon
A 21-year-old Rockford man was pronounced dead, and a male subject is in serious condition following a three-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 173, west of
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Police Social Worker to join their Police Social Work Division. Applications are being accepted
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest RAMIREZ, MICHAEL 48 OAKWOOD HILLS 09/19/2023 @ 11:40PM Aggravated Battery – Peace Officer,
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest VINCENTE, TIFFANY A 39 BULL VALLEY 09/12/2023 @ 2:25PM DOMESTIC BATTERY/PHYSICAL CONTACT
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced it issued 108 citations during the recent Labor Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. During the enforcement period,
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest GARAY PERALTA, ANTHONY 22 OSWEGO 09/05/2023 @ 1:22PM Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest ZAREMBA, KATHIE L 60 MARENGO 08/22/2023 @ 1:18AM A-2 DOMESTIC BATTERY/PHYSICAL CONTACT
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest SMITH, DAVID B 46 MCHENRY 08/30/2023 @ 11:05AM Retail Theft – Taking Merchandise
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest SCHWANTNER, GORDON W 40 FOX LAKE 08/15/2023 @ 3:17AM A-1 DOMESTIC BATTERY /
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Correctional Officer. The physical agility test (P.O.W.E.R. Test) and written exam will
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest AHMED, ASIM 37 WHEELING 08/08/2023 @ 10:08AM Hate Crime Harassment Through Electronic Communications
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest BICE, BRIAN A 46 MERRILLVILLE 08/01/2023 @ 12:45PM AL 43.33A Retail Theft –
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest TRAN, TED V 35 ROCKFORD 07/25/2023 @ 12:22PM Burglary – Motor Vehicle Theft
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office today announced it is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and
On August 9, at approximately 3:56 a.m., McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 5800 block of Wild Plum Road in unincorporated Crystal Lake for
A 60-year-old Twin Lakes, WI man has died and a 52-year-old Woodstock, IL woman is in critical condition following a two-vehicle accident in Marengo, Saturday
A 81-year-old Wonder Lake woman was seriously injured following a two-vehicle traffic crash in unincorporated Hebron on Tuesday evening. On August 1, 2023 at 8:17
A 41-year-old Elgin man has died following a three-vehicle accident in Huntley, Saturday morning. On July 29, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., members of the McHenry
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest WARNOCK, WILLIAM J 39 CARY 07/18/2023 @ 2:25AM A-2 DOMESTIC BATTERY/PHYSICAL CONTACT
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest LUNA, ISMAEL G 62 ELGIN 07/12/2023 @ 9:53AM DRIVING RVK/SUSP DUI/SSS3RD DISPLAY PLATE
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest WILKINSON, DAKOTA J 29 MCHENRY 07/04/2023 @ 6:30PM Residential Burglary Criminal Trespass to
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest SCHWANTNER, GORDON W 40 FOX LAKE 06/27/2023 @ 3:47AM Violation of Bail Bond
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest ARIMBADO, CHRISTOPHER A 22 WOODSTOCK 06/20/2023 @ 10:45AM Manufacture/Deliver 1-15 Grams Fentanyl/Analog
On Wednesday, July 19, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brittany Marble on five charges stemming from a May 29 fatal hit and run crash that
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of today’s ruling on the SAFE-T Act by the Illinois Supreme Court. While we are still
On Monday, July 10, 2023, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit conducted a Scott’s Law traffic detail. Efforts were focused on various roads throughout
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the position of Telecommunicator to fill immediate openings. Deadline for applications is 12:00 p.m. on
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office today announced it issued 168 citations during the recent Independence Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. During the enforcement period,
On June 19, 2023 at approximately 10:25 p.m., McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to assist Illinois State Police District 15 in locating a suspect
A 74-year-old Woodstock man suffered life threating injuries and three others were hospitalized, following a two-vehicle crash in unincorporated Dorr Township, Friday afternoon. On June
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest MCDERMAND, JEFFREY R 36 CRYSTAL LAKE 06/15/2023 @ 4:00PM Burglary – Motor Vehicle
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest FRANK, BENJAMIN A 39 CRYSTAL LAKE 06/08/2023 @ 12:01AM Violation of Order of
A 66-year-old Johnsburg man was seriously injured following single motorcycle crash early Friday evening in unincorporated Richmond. On June 9, 2023, at 4:57 p.m., members
Woodstock, IL – McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced plans for increased July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest VEGA, GUSTAVO 42 CHICAGO 05/30/2023 @ 2:55PM DOMESTIC BATTERY/PHYSICAL CONTACT/1-2 PRECONV
Springfield, IL – Yesterday, 136 law enforcement officers from 41 Illinois agencies were honored in Springfield by Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Police Director
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for their first-place tie in the Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office today announced it issued 201 citations during the recent Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. While Illinois’ 2022 seat
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest HARNISH, FAITH A 18 CRYSTAL LAKE 05/23/2023 @ 9:23AM Violation of Order of
*See below for update on 6/1 A 39-year-old North Chicago man was pronounced deceased at the scene following a hit and run crash in Fox
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest SHABO, MICHAEL S 25 DES PLAINES 05/16/2023 @ 8:39AM Burglary – Building Criminal
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office today announced it is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign that will run May 19-30 and
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest JENKINS, ROBERT G 65 WONDER LAKE 05/09/2023 @ 9:52AM Violation of Stalking No
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest SEBRIGHT, TANYA R 37 MACHESNEY PARK 05/02/2023 @ 3:37AM Methamphetamine Possession Possession of
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest WEST, BRANDON C 36 CARPENTERSVILLE 04/25/2023 @ 12:11PM Manufacture, Deliver, Possess with Intent
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest WANGALL, JEFFREY W 50 JOHNSBURG 04/18/2023 @ 8:55AM Violation of Order of Protection
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office joined other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities by cracking down on distracted driving
On April 26, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the McHenry County Board and the Village of Cary hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest SHELTON, COREY 49 MAYWOOD 04/11/2023 @ 10:54AM (A)(2) Forgery/Issue/Deliver Document Fictitious or Unlawfully
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest METZIG, LEA A 42 CRYSTAL LAKE 04/05/2023 @ 7:26AM A-2 DOMESTIC BATTERY/PHYSICAL CONTACT
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest KRUMPEN, JON D 46 RACINE 03/28/2023 @ 11:26PM (A-5) AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY/STRANGLE (A-5)
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest WEISSERT, SCOTT A 60 LAKEMOOR 03/21/2023 @ 12:10PM Residential Burglary Residential Burglary Residential
On March 16, 2023 the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a residential burglary which occurred in unincorporated Woodstock. During this incident, the offender entered
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office joined other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities by cracking down on unbuckled motorists
Weekly Arrest Bulletin (03/14/23 – 03/20/23)
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest PETRILLO, MICHAEL S 52 DELAVAN 03/07/2023 @ 8:20AM (a)(2) Driving while Driver’s License,
On September 13, 2022 the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services of possible child abuse. The
In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 21, 2023, members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 5100 block of Timber
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest OLSON, ZACKERY D 33 LINDENHURST 02/28/2023 @ 9:35AM CRIM SEX ASLT/FAMILY MEMBER <18
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest SIVAJA, EDGAR A 46 PLAINFIELD 02/21/2023 @ 9:50AM Violation of Order of Protection
Subject’s Name Age Resident City Date of Arrest GIANNAKOPOULOS, DIMITRI 39 CRYSTAL LAKE 02/14/2023 @ 10:05AM Violation of Bail Bond –
In August of 2022 the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children provided the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office information received from the Internet Crimes Against