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April 6, 2026
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McHenry Man Charged with Secretly Recording Men in Restrooms at College and Store: A 20-year-old man from McHenry has been charged with unauthorized videotaping after authorities allege he secretly recorded several men using restrooms at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake in October 2024. The incidents reportedly occurred on the same day, with three men being filmed without their consent. In a separate recent case, the man is also accused of recording another individual at a Meijer store in Sycamore. The McHenry County College Police investigated the case and filed charges. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Apr 6)
March 30, 2026
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McHenry Resident Charged with Unlawful Restroom Recording at Sycamore Grocery Store: A 20-year-old man from McHenry was arrested after authorities say he secretly recorded another man inside a restroom at the Meijer on Puri Parkway in Sycamore on March 1. Sycamore police responded to a complaint and, with help from a photo taken by the victim, identified the suspect as Jerardo Hernandez Alonzo. Investigators later interviewed Alonzo at his home, where he admitted to the incident. A forensic review of his phone reportedly uncovered evidence suggesting similar acts elsewhere. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Mar 30)
February 15, 2026
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Former Daycare Teacher Accused of Giving Laxatives to Young Children in St. Charles: A 23-year-old former Round Lake resident, Yizel J. Juarez of Sycamore, was arrested after authorities alleged she provided chewable laxatives to children aged two or younger while working at The Learning Experience daycare in St. Charles. Police became involved following multiple reports from concerned parents. The investigation verified that three young children were affected and confirmed the incidents occurred at the daycare. Juarez is facing several charges related to these allegations. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 15)
November 22, 2025
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Police Discover Hundreds of Unauthorized Videos Recorded in Chicago Suburbs: Authorities have arrested Jascent M. Harvey, 29, of St. Charles, following the discovery of over 400 videos secretly recorded of women in public settings across Chicago suburbs, including McHenry County. Harvey faces charges including burglary and unauthorized video recording. The investigation began after an incident at a Geneva store led police to examine his phone, uncovering years of related activity. Police are encouraging potential victims to come forward with information. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 22)
October 29, 2025
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Funeral Services Scheduled for Grayslake North Graduate Who Died in Crash: Ethan Waratuke, a 25-year-old former resident of Round Lake Beach and Grayslake North High School graduate, died in a car crash on October 20 at the intersection of Route 64 and East County Line Road, north of Maple Park and east of Sycamore. Authorities report that the collision involved a Mazda 6 and a Chevrolet Traverse. The incident prompted response from sheriff's offices in DeKalb and Kane counties as well as local fire services. Funeral services have been arranged for Wednesday and Thursday. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 29)
October 24, 2025
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Round Lake Beach Native and Grayslake North Graduate Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash: A 25-year-old man originally from Round Lake Beach and a Grayslake North High School alumnus died after his vehicle was struck at an intersection near Maple Park. Emergency crews responded to the collision at Route 64 and East County Line Road on Monday morning. Authorities report he was driving a Mazda that was hit by a Chevrolet when he entered the intersection and did not yield. The crash is under investigation by local sheriff’s offices. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 24)