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Worker Hospitalized After Serious Hand Injury at Crystal Lake Manufacturing Plant. A worker sustained a significant hand injury at Serv-All Die and Tool Company on Erick Street in Crystal Lake on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency responders treated the individual at the scene and transported the person to Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry for further care. Due to the severity of the injury, a medical helicopter was requested to transfer the patient to a Level 1 trauma center. The circumstances leading to the accident have not yet been determined. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Mar 1) Lake County Mchenry, IL

Holiday Hills Fire Damages Garage, Two Homes; Four Residents and Dog Displaced. A fire that began in a detached garage on South Riverview Drive in Holiday Hills quickly spread to two nearby houses Friday afternoon, resulting in extensive damage. Emergency crews from multiple fire departments responded to the scene just after noon. Both homes were left uninhabitable, forcing four residents and a dog to seek temporary shelter. No serious injuries were reported as a result of the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 27) Lake County Mchenry, IL Cary, IL

Multiple Vehicles and Equipment Destroyed in Fire on Maryville Drive in McHenry. A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon on the 3000 block of Maryville Drive in McHenry, destroying a boat, snowmobile, trailer, and garden tractor stored on the property. Firefighters responded quickly after reports indicated the blaze started with a large boat and spread to a wood pile, with other vehicles at risk. The incident produced a significant plume of black smoke that was visible from a distance. No injuries were reported, and authorities managed to prevent further spread. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 26) Lake County Mchenry, IL

Richmond Equestrian Center Owner Suspended from National Group After Arrest. Raymond Krussell, the owner of Krussell Stables in unincorporated Richmond, has been suspended from a national equestrian organization where he served as a judge following his arrest. The charges stem from allegations that Krussell sexually assaulted a former underage employee at his business. The investigation began after the now-adult victim reported the abuse to the McHenry County Sheriff's Office. Authorities allege the misconduct started when the victim was 15 and took place at the stables. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 26) Lake County Richmond, IL Mchenry, IL

McHenry Resident Charged With Animal Cruelty After Neglect of Six Dogs. A 29-year-old man from McHenry was arrested on charges of animal cruelty after authorities allege he disposed of two deceased dogs and neglected four others. Prosecutors say the surviving dogs were subjected to starvation and poor living conditions but are now under the care of McHenry County Animal Control. At least one of the neglected dogs is available for adoption, while another has already found a home. The case is advancing in McHenry County Circuit Court. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 25) Lake County Mchenry, IL

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