A man was left seriously injured after an altercation near Union on Wednesday, June 4.
At approximately 6:53 p.m., the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched for an injured person near the intersection of Dunham Road & E Coral Road in unincorporated Union. Marengo Police Department, Harvard Police Department, and Marengo Fire & Rescue District also responded.
Upon arrival, responding deputies learned that a physical altercation occurred between two individuals. During this altercation, a male subject was struck with a blunt object and received serious injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital and remains in stable condition. The suspect was arrested and charged.
Arrested: Charges:
Wayne Christiansen Aggravated Battery Great Bodily Harm (Class 3 Felony)
Age 78, homeless Aggravated Battery /Deadly Weapon (Class 3 Felony)
Next Court Date: June 5, 2025 Aggravated Battery Upon a Public Way (Class 3 Felony)
The charges against this individual are merely allegations against them. All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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