McHenry County Crime
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Father of murdered 5-year-old AJ Freund disbarred after guilty plea
Jan 22, 2021 9:32 AM - The Illinois Supreme Court has disbarred the Crystal Lake man and former attorney who buried his 5-year-old son in the woods after the child was murdered by his mother. Andrew T. Freund Sr., who was licensed as an attorney in 1984, was disbarred on consent this month as a result of convictions tied to his son's abuse and death, according to Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission records released Thursday.
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Tragedy and turmoil marked suburban crime news in 2020
Jan 4, 2021 11:54 AM - The sentencing of AJ Freund's parents, the reversal of a cold case murder conviction, looting in the wake of civil rights protests against police shootings, an explosion of gunfire at a short-term rental in Roselle and a deadly Arlington Heights home invasion were among 2020's top suburban crime stories. -
Crystal Lake man faces multiple drug charges
Dec 25, 2020 6:18 PM - A 26-year-old Crystal Lake man faces multiple drug charges after McHenry County authorities arrested him on outstanding warrants. -
Man convicted of killing restaurant owner wants out of prison while awaiting appeal
Dec 21, 2020 6:35 PM - Lawyers cited "a rapid spike" in COVID-19 cases in Lawrenceville Correctional Center -- where the man accused of killing a McHenry restaurant owner in 2001 awaits news of the appeal that could set him free -- in asking that the man be released. Lawyers for Kenneth Smith, 44, filed their motion Dec. 16 seeking his "immediate release on bond" from prison pending the ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. -
Inspector general seeks to block prosecutors from obtaining investigative report into DCFS handling of A.J. Freund case
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DCFS supervisor in AJ Freund investigation has case continued to January
Dec 16, 2020 1:00 AM - The former Illinois Department of Children and Family Services supervisor charged criminally in the death of AJ Freund, beaten to death last year by his parents, made a brief appearance in McHenry County courtroom Tuesday. -
Fox River Grove-area man charged with soliciting child pornographyNov 19, 2020 9:09 AM - A 37-year-old Fox River Grove-area man was arrested Wednesday on allegations he contacted a juvenile over a dating application and solicited pornographic images.
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Former DCFS employee who handled AJ Freund investigation can see prosecution's evidence, judge rules
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Former DCFS supervisor who oversaw AJ Freund investigation appears in court
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Man gets probation after pleading guilty to sexual abuseOct 23, 2020 2:22 PM - A 27-year-old Lisle man accused of having sexual contact with a minor was sentenced to probation Thursday by a McHenry County judge.
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