January 4, 2024

Death Investigation Update

On January 3, 2024 at approximately 10:50 a.m., McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 9600 block of Hillandale Lane, unincorporated Richmond for an outside assist to Richmond Township Fire Protection District. The call was for a medical emergency involving an unresponsive juvenile male. He was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Cara Ullrich was arrested on outstanding warrants and the following charges. 

Death Investigation Update
Cara Ullrich, age 45, Round Lake Beach, IL

Arrested: Cara Ullrich, age 45, Round Lake Beach, IL

Warrants:

Failure to appear for 2020 charges of Violation of Order of Protection & Domestic Battery

Failure to appear for 2021 charge of Aggravated Battery

Charges: 

2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class 4)

2 counts of Endangering the Life or Health of a Child (Class A)

Ullrich’s initial court appearance is scheduled for January 5 at 1:15 p.m. The investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

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