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John Karavakis sentenced to two years for domestic battery
John Karavakis has been sentenced to two years in the Department of Corrections for domestic battery. The defendant pled guilty to pushing the victim, a 73-year-old woman who relied on him as a caregiver, causing her to hit her head during an argument.
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Matthew Lorr sentenced to 35 years for sexual assault charges
On May 22, 2024, Matthew Lorr, aged 35 and formerly of Woodstock, Illinois, was sentenced to 35 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The sentencing follows a negotiated plea for the offenses of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child and Criminal Sexual Assault.
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Second District Appellate Court's SAFE-T Act decision sparks debate
On May 22, 2024, the Second District Appellate Court issued a ruling that has sparked considerable debate. The court found that while the defendant posed "a real and present threat to the community," the McHenry County judge erred in concluding that no set of conditions could mitigate that threat.
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Floyd T. Cannon sentenced to six years for burglary
Floyd T. Cannon has been sentenced to six years in the Department of Corrections for burglary charges related to an incident on October 10, 2016. On that date, officers from the Crystal Lake Police Department were dispatched to an address on Commercial Road in Crystal Lake, Illinois. At the scene, officers discovered that several storage lockers had been broken into and various power tools stolen.
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Juan J. Cheverez sentenced to sixty years for sexual assault charges
Juan J. Cheverez has been sentenced to sixty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The charges originated from incidents that took place between 2006 and 2010 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. A victim, who was only six years old when the assaults began, informed detectives at the Crystal Lake Police Department that she had been sexually assaulted by Cheverez during those years while he resided in her home.
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Carson J. Maxwell sentenced to 12 years for firearm discharge and battery
Carson J. Maxwell has been sentenced to a total of 12 years in the Department of Corrections for aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery. The first charge stems from an incident that took place on June 26, 2022. On this date, the McHenry Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the area of Thorne Road and River Road in Marengo, Illinois following reports of gunshots. Upon their arrival, deputies spoke with a victim who reported that someone had fired a weapon at him and his vehicle, which was occupied by his wife and two children. Another witness later told...
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John Signorile sentenced to eight and a half years for burglary
John Signorile, a 49-year-old resident of Schaumburg, Illinois, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. This announcement was made by Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, on May 7, 2024. Signorile was convicted of Burglary, a Class 2 Felony.
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MATTHEW LOOPER CONVICTED OF DOMESTIC BATTERY
On May 6, 2024, McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally expressed the seriousness with which his office treats crimes of domestic violence, noting that they often involve a repeated pattern of harm.The statement comes in the wake of a recent incident involving Matthew Looper, who was convicted of domestic battery following an incident on March 21, 2023. Officers of the Wonder Lake Police Department and deputies of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of domestic violence at the time.According to reports, the incident began as a verbal...
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Kenneally Responds to Illinois Medical Association Regarding Legislation on Notification of Infants Born Drug Positive
Kenneally, a key figure in the debate surrounding the legislation to stop state’s attorney’s offices from being notified of infants born drug positive, has responded to criticisms and accusations from various parties involved.In response to the Illinois Medical Society's statement that "nothing in SB 3136 diminishes the role of the state’s attorney" and their assurance that they would never support legislation endangering children, Kenneally criticized the bill, stating, "SB 3136 does not diminish the role of the state’s attorney’s office is flat wrong." He raised...
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The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office Expresses Grave Concerns Over SB 3136
The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office has expressed grave concerns over Senate Bill 3136, citing the potential risks it poses to children born to substance-abusing parents. The office's stance stems from past tragic incidents, such as the case of AJ Freund, who lost his life at the hands of his opioid-addicted mother.AJ's story highlights the importance of existing laws that mandate DCFS to inform the state’s attorney’s office when children are born drug positive. AJ, who was born with heroin in his system, endured weeks of painful withdrawal. The SAO's...
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John Maki Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder
John Maki of Richmond, Illinois, has pleaded guilty to one count of First-Degree Murder in exchange for a prison sentence of twenty-six years and six months. The announcement was made by Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney.According to Kenneally, Maki entered the negotiated plea on April 24, 2024, following an incident on May 15, 2019, where police responded to a call at Maki's residence on Serenity Path, Richmond. The police found 19-year-old Dylan Sanchez shot to death in the home, with Maki being identified as the second individual present.The...
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Patrick Kenneally Announces Decision to Step Down as State's Attorney
In an announcement made today, Patrick Kenneally expressed his deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the state's attorney for McHenry County. Kenneally stated, "I love the job and will carry with me an abiding sense of gratitude for having had the opportunity to represent the wonderful people of McHenry County."Reflecting on his decision to step down, Kenneally highlighted the challenges he faces in his personal life, including raising four young children and caring for two ailing parents. He emphasized the importance of being able to fully commit to the...