Apparent Suicide at McHenry County Jail

Gary Engel, an ex-cop from Willow Springs under Federal extortion charges, apparently committed suicide at the McHenry County Jail. The Chicago Tribune story provides a lot of background about the case. In the Northwest Herald story, Undersheriff Andy Zinke is … Continue reading

Two Ex-Cops Conspire to Kidnap, Extort & Murder Man

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: TWO CHICAGO AREA MEN ARRESTED ON EXTORTION-RELATED CHARGES INVOLVING ALLEGED PLOT TO ABDUCT AND MURDER VICTIM CHICAGO — Two Chicago area men were arrested last night and charged today with attempted extortion … Continue reading