Citizen Police Academies Offered by CL and Sheriff

Two press releases about learning more about police work: Citizen’s Police Academy Applications Available The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its 11-week Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA). The class will run every Wednesday starting September 6, 2017, with graduation set for Wednesday, … Continue reading

Nail Gun Attacker in Cary Arrested for Attempted Murder & Home Invasion

A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Attempt Murder/Home Invasion Sheriff Bill Prim announces the arrest of Edward J. Zegers, 52, of Cary, in connection with an attempted murder and home invasion that occurred on Sunday, July 2, … Continue reading

Arrests in Home Invasion Murder Up to Four

A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Police Make Two More Arrests in Connection with Murder/Home Invasion Sheriff Bill Prim announces the arrests of Adam Morris, 44, of McCullom Lake, and Byron Howard, 36, of Wonder Lake in … Continue reading

Wonder Lake Man Arrested in Murder/Home Invasion

A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Police Make Arrest in Connection with May 27th Murder/Home Invasion Sheriff Bill Prim announces the arrest of JARED J. FOX, 25, of Wonder Lake in connection with the Home Invasion / … Continue reading

Sheriff Seeks Citizen Help in Solving Robber-Murder

A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Investigation of Murder/Home Invasion Continues The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and the McHenry County Major Investigation Assistance Team (MIAT) continue to actively investigate a reported home invasion that occurred in unincorporated … Continue reading

Sheriff’s Report on Enhanced Traffic Enforcement for Memorial Day Weekend

A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announces Memorial Day “Click it or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization results The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office joined other state and local law … Continue reading

Sheriff’s Department Confirms Cherry Valley Road Home Seized

Popping up on my screen was a headline from the Woodstock Independent saying the following: “BV Mansion Seized Following Drug Raid” Strangely, nothing in the article is about the home’s seizure. Contacting the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office for verification of … Continue reading

McHenry County SWAT Team Raids 17,000 Square Foot Bull Valley Home, Find Pot & 50-Caliber Machine Gun

A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney: Multi-Agency Task Force Arrest Two Cannabis Dealers ROCKFORD, Ill. – The Rockford Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Rockford Task Force, McHenry County Narcotics Task Force, Winnebago … Continue reading

Arrests in Harvard Carjacking

A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Three Harvard Residents Arrested for Vehicular Hijacking A weekend incident in unincorporated Harvard has led to the arrest of three persons on charges of vehicular hijacking, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading

Operation Click Gives Away Three Cars

Started in 1998 with the three high schools in Crystal Lake cooperating with the CL Police Department and the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, Operation Click is now a robust two-state enterprise dedicated to keeping teens safe while driving their … Continue reading

Advocates for Abused & Neglected Children Hold Fundraiser – Part 1

Maybe you have seen the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie. The McHenry County version of that movie for abused and neglected children gathered at d’Andrea’s Tuesday morning. They are called CASA’s–Court Appointed Child Advocates. Several spoke, plus there was a … Continue reading

Sheriff Hiring Corrections Officers

From the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office: Corrections Officer Applications Now Available: Testing is May 27th. Check out our website for more information The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the position of Correctional Officer. Physical fitness tests … Continue reading

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Continued CALEA Accreditation

A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: MCHENRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE APPLIES FOR REACCREDITATION FROM NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive Monday, March 20, … Continue reading

Oakwood Hills Residents Seek to Trade Protection by Police Department for Sheriff’s Office

A petition is circulating in Oakwood Hills to encourage the village board to eliminate its police department and contract with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department for protection. It says, We, the citizens of Oakwood Hills Illinois, demand that the Oakwood … Continue reading

McHenry County Community Foundation Donates Money to Buy Automatic External Defibrillators

A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff’s Department Receives Grant The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced that it has been awarded a $17,500 grant from the McHenry County Community Foundation to purchase Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) and train deputies … Continue reading

McHenry County Sheriff Hiring Deputies

From the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Taking Applications for Sheriff’s Deputies The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for Sheriff’s deputies. Individuals interested in a professional, rewarding career in law enforcement are encouraged to apply. Testing will take … Continue reading

Another Drug-Induced Homicide Arrest

A press from the McHenry  County Sheriff’s Department: McHenry Man Arrested for Drug-Induced Homicide Glen L. Miculinic, 65, of McHenry, was arrested today on Drug-Induced Homicide charges. On January 11, 2017, McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Shell gas … Continue reading