Inmate Injury
An inmate of the McHenry County Correctional Facility sustained serious injuries after falling down a flight of stairs early this morning. At approximately 6:30 a.m., a male inmate of the McHenry County Correctional Facility fell down a flight of stairs within the jail. No other inmates or Corrections Officers were near the individual when the […]
Final Investigations of Inmate Deaths
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office recently received the final investigations of the in-custody deaths of Sean Grendel, Randy Little, and Timothy Mumford. Each investigation was conducted by the Major Investigation Assistance Team (MIAT) and reviewed by the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office. In each of these cases, the State’s Attorney declined to file charges. We’d like […]
McHenry County Jail to temporarily house some Lake County inmates
McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office entered into an agreement with Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to temporarily house up to 150 Lake County Jail inmates at the McHenry County Jail. This transfer is necessary to alleviate safety concerns amid a staffing crisis […]
Media Release
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office faithfully serves the community, promoting the safety and equal protection of all. In 2023, the Sheriff’s Office had four in-custody deaths. This Office has been fully transparent in providing information in conjunction with McHenry County Sheriff’s Office General Orders, policy and procedures, state laws, and the consideration of affected families. […]
Inmate Death Investigation
On November 21, 2023, around 6:50 AM, while a corrections officer was conducting routine cell checks, a 51-year-old male inmate was found unresponsive in his single-occupied cell at McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility. Corrections officers and Woodstock Fire/Rescue attempted life-saving measures without success, and he was pronounced deceased at the scene. In compliance with Sheriff’s Office protocol […]