Crime & Safety

Local Man Charged With Aggravated Sex Abuse of Child

A 41-year-old man has been arrested for allegations he sexually abused a juvenile who was under the age of 13 years old, according to a McHenry County Sheriff's Office press release. 

Chad J. Connell was taken into custody following an investigation into an incident that occurred on or around June 16 in unincorporated Crystal Lake, according to the news release. 

Connell, of unincorporated Crystal Lake, is charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

He is currently being held at the McHenry County Correctional Facility on a $50,000 bail. He is next expected in court on July 8.  


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