A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Algonquin Resident Wounded by Firearm The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from the 9900 block of Captains Drive today at 11:20 a.m. in unincorporated Algonquin for a domestic … Continue reading
Category Archives: Domestic Violence
A press release from the Huntley Police Department: Domestic Homicide Arrest Victim: Carol S. Hartgraves (63 years of age) 10505 Longfield Drive, Huntley, IL Defendant: Edward E. Hartgraves (64 years of age) 10505 Longfield Drive, Huntley, IL Charged with First … Continue reading
From the Harvard Police Department: DOMESTIC BATTERY/ AGGRAVATED BATTERY On 11-17-14 at 1555 hrs, Robert A. Kaufman (m-33 yoa), 509 5th was arrested for Domestic Battery and Aggravated Battery after she struck a pregnant household member in the head and stomach with … Continue reading
From the Harvard Police Department: DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE/ARSON On 11-11-14 at 1547 hrs, Joseph M. Kusek (m-42 yoa) 204 N. Eastman St. Apt #2 was arrested for Attempted Arson, Resisting a Peace Officer and Assault after he threatened to spray a … Continue reading
A message from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Active Police Incident going on in Holidays Hills, 2 deputies shot while responding to Domestic Incident Today, Oct 16 at about 1:30 AM Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1300 block of N … Continue reading
State Rep. Barb Wheeler passed a bill strengthened restrictions on those who abuse those they live with. The Chicago Tribune notice and ran a major story on the legislation on Labor Day. The Senate sponsor was Pam Althoff. … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department: Home Invasion – Attempt Homicide – Crystal Lake On Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at approximately 4:17 a.m. Crystal Lake Police were summoned to a residence in the 1500 block of Isle … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Walsh Stands Up for Victims of Domestic Violence WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-8) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2012 (VAWA) that … Continue reading
The subject of an arrest for domestic homicide, 44-year old Robert Sitnorile of 12,966 Rock Springs in Huntley, has been indicted by the McHenry County Grand Jury for First Degree Murder. “Signorile is accused of striking Michelle Mathieu repeatedly knowing … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department: Domestic Battery/Aggravated Battery Arrest On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at approximately 4:00 PM the Crystal Lake Police arrested Thomas J. Puchmelter (42) of 169 Sunnyside Ave., Crystal Lake, charging him with … Continue reading
The following press release has been received from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: Man Found Guilty of Felony Domestic Battery Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that a McHenry County jury found Michael S. Braun guilty of … Continue reading
The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office has succeeded in obtaining a guilty plea from a second time domestic violence offender. The press release follows: ANOTHER EVIDENCE- BASED PROSECUTION SUCCESSFUL FELONY PROSECUTION McHenry County State’s Attorney Louis A. Bianchi is pleased … Continue reading
The following press release was received from Kelli’s Cuckoo’s Nest in Cary: Meat Raffle to Benefit Turning Point Kelli’s Cuckoo’s Nest in Cary will host a Meat Raffle to benefit Turning Point on Saturday, March 28th, from 2-5 PM. They … Continue reading
McHenry County State’s Attorney Louis A. Bianchi, along with the Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council 22nd Judicial Circuit, announces that a Domestic Violence Mock Trial training will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the McHenry County Government Center … Continue reading
McHenry County State’s Attorney Louis A. Bianchi, along with the Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council 22nd Judicial Circuit, announces that a Domestic Violence Mock Trial training will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the McHenry County Government Center … Continue reading
A story I planned to write fell through the Rod Blagojevich arrest day crack. Jane Farmer, Executive Director of Turning Point wrote a letter which I’d like to share with you. It follows: Congratulations on the recent conviction regarding the … Continue reading
A story I planned to write fell through the Rod Blagojevich arrest day crack. Jane Farmer, Executive Director of Turning Point wrote a letter which I’d like to share with you. It follows: Congratulations on the recent conviction regarding the … Continue reading
I wish I had permission to use that photo of the little kitten hanging on by his claws. This one of a woman who just got Christmas presents for her kids they would otherwise not have had will have to … Continue reading
I wish I had permission to use that photo of the little kitten hanging on by his claws. This one of a woman who just got Christmas presents for her kids they would otherwise not have had will have to … Continue reading
I’ve written before about Crystal Lake’s domestic violence and rape prevention agency, PEACE4ALL. It’s an all-volunteer operation that fills a significant community need. The organization has scheduled an out in the open rummage sale. There will be some good stuff … Continue reading