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Kenneth Smith, 35, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder for the third time in the March 6, 2001 death of Raul Briseno, 34, seen here the summer before he was murdered on a family vacation in Acapulco. (Photo provided by the Briseno family)

67-year sentence — again — for 2001 Burrito Express slaying

By Amanda Marrazzo | April 26 at 3:08 p.m.

For the third time since the 2001 slaying of a McHenry restaurant owner, a former Park City man has been sentenced to 67 years in … Read more ›

Judge rules against appointing special prosecutor to investigate McHenry County sheriff

By Amanda Marrazzo | April 25 at 11:39 a.m.

A judge ruled Wednesday that he will not appoint a special prosecutor to investigate McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren. McHenry County Associate Judge Thomas Meyer … Read more ›

Dale Hojnacki

Police officer accused of stealing from department

By Lawerence Synett | April 18 at 4:15 p.m.

A longtime far northwest suburban police officer stands accused of stealing money from the department he worked for. Dale Hojnacki, 35, has been charged with … Read more ›

Huntley Trustee Nick Hanson has been charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass and harassment through electronic communication. (Lawerence Synett/Tribune)

Huntley trustee faces misdemeanor charges

By Lawerence Synett | April 10 at 5:17 p.m.

Ongoing personal issues between two former friends have led to misdemeanor charges against a far northwest suburban trustee serving his first term in office. Huntley … Read more ›

Car thieves lead police on two separate chases

By Lawerence Synett | April 4 at 3:29 p.m.

Two McHenry County residents remain incarcerated after allegedly stealing a vehicle and taking it on a joyride across portions of the Midwest, authorities said Wednesday. … Read more ›

Warrant roundup nets 24 arrests

By Lawerence Synett | April 3 at 1:58 p.m.

A total of 24 residents were arrested during a recent warrant roundup led by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Unit. Members of the U.S. … Read more ›

ST Pats
From the community

Cary Police Remind You – Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this St. Pat's Day

By Steven Casstevens | March 13 at 3:18 p.m.

Cary Police today announced they will take part in the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket crackdown during this St. Patrick’s … Read more ›

Kevin S. Lockwood

Police: Man forcibly removed woman from apartment

By Lawerence Synett | March 7 at 2:51 p.m.

A Crystal Lake man stands accused of forcing his ex-girlfriend out of her Woodstock apartment and taking her to a motel after battering her, authorities … Read more ›

Cops: Taxi driver planned to meet prostitutes, attacked, robbed instead

By Lawerence Synett | March 7 at 12:18 p.m.

A taxicab driver was reportedly attacked and robbed at a Crystal Lake motel where he went to meet with two prostitutes, according to police. Seven … Read more ›

Wallace Henshall

Police: Burglar caught selling stolen items on Craigslist

By Lawerence Synett | March 1 at 6:00 a.m.

A Round Lake man with a lengthy criminal past was caught selling tools on Craigslist that he allegedly stole from two far northwest suburban hardware … Read more ›

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