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local-news27 days ago•41 min saved

Partial head found in Fox River near McHenry tied to fatal boat crash

Authorities recovered a partial human head in the Fox River near McHenry, near the site of the deadly Fox River boat crash that killed Magdalena Jablonska, a Des Plaines resident and U.S. Marine veteran, after a speeding, allegedly intoxicated boater struck her vessel. The remains have not yet been identified; the McHenry County coroner is investigating, and the incident is connected to the crash involving Richard M. Stevenson, who faces reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges in the crash.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|

#boat-crash #fox-river #local-news

crime-and-safety27 days ago•21 min saved

Partial head found near Fox River crash; investigators seek ID

McHenry County officials are trying to identify partial human remains found near the Fox River (Colby Drive) days after the fatal Fox River boat crash that killed Magdalena Jablonska. Dental records are being used to establish an ID, as authorities have not confirmed whether the remains belong to Jablonska, who was decapitated in the collision of a 31‑foot pontoon and a smaller boat. The coroner’s office continues its investigation with other agencies; meanwhile, Richard Stevenson, 45, remains jailed on reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges related to the crash.

via Patch|

#boat-crash #crime-and-safety #fox-river

crime27 days ago•4 min saved

Partial head found in Fox River as coroner probes link to fatal boat crash

A partial head was recovered from the Fox River in McHenry County as authorities investigate a possible link to a fatal boat crash that killed Magdalena Jablonska; the remains have not yet been identified, and the coroner’s office says identification is pending. The crash, which occurred Saturday, led to charges of aggravated DUI and reckless homicide against the driver, Richard Stevenson, as investigators explore connections to the ongoing investigation.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#aggravated-dui #coroner #crime

crime28 days ago•4 min saved

Lisle man charged after deadly Fox Lake boat crash on Fox River

A Lisle man, Richard Stevenson, faces aggravated DUI and reckless homicide charges after a high-speed pontoon crash on the Fox River near McHenry that killed 48-year-old Magdalena Jablonska. Prosecutors say his BAC was about .200 and he was speeding at 80 mph in a slow zone; two other occupants fled the scene. Stevenson, who has prior DUI and reckless-driving offenses, was detained and is jailed with a court date set for Aug. 5. He was terminated from his job at Stevenson Crane Company.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#boat-crash #crime #dui

local-news28 days ago•4 min saved

Des Plaines woman identified in Fox River pontoon crash; suspect charged with reckless homicide

A 48-year-old Des Plaines woman, Magdalena Jablonska, was killed when a speeding pontoon boat struck her boat at a Fox River dock; the coroner says the death cause is pending. Lisle resident Richard Stevenson, 45, was arrested on multiple felonies including reckless homicide after witnesses described him as drinking and driving a three-motor pontoon at speeds over 80 mph before the crash; he remains detained pretrial and has a long criminal history including DUIs and reckless driving.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#boat-accident #crime #drunk-driving

local28 days ago•5 min saved

Marine veteran killed in Fox River boat crash as drunk boater faces charges

A 48-year-old Marine veteran, Magdalena Jablonska, was killed when a speeding, allegedly intoxicated boater crashed into her family’s pontoon on the Fox River. Prosecutors say Richard Stevenson’s blood alcohol was twice the legal limit and he faces aggravated DUI and reckless homicide charges; he has a lengthy DUI history. Stevenson Crane Company terminated his employment after the crash. Jablonska’s family remembers her as selfless and kind, and they’re raising funds for animals while seeking accountability in court.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#boating-crash #dui #fox-river

crime29 days ago•3 min saved

Man with prior DUI history charged in fatal Fox River pontoon crash near McHenry

A 45-year-old man with a history of DUI offenses was charged with three felonies, including reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence, after his 30-foot pontoon allegedly traveled at 80 mph on the Fox River near McHenry and struck a green Crownline, killing a woman who was decapitated; blood alcohol was reportedly 0.20, and prosecutors highlighted a long history of traffic offenses as he remains detained and faces an August 5 court date.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#boat-crash #crime #dui

local1 month ago•41 min saved

Bond Denied for Lisle Executive After 80 mph Fox River Boat Crash Kills Woman

A judge ordered the detention of Richard M. Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, after prosecutors say he drove a 31-foot boat on the Fox River at about 80 mph while intoxicated, crashing into another boat and killing a woman while injuring another person near the 1800 block of South Fernwood Lane in unincorporated McHenry. Stevenson's blood alcohol content was 0.236, and he is charged with one count of reckless homicide and two counts of aggravated DUI causing a crash involving death; he refused chemical testing and his license was suspended. Prosecutors sought to detain him pending trial, and a McHenry County judge granted the request. The incident drew a multi-agency response, closed and later reopened the Fox River, and is under investigation by conservation police; Stevenson is scheduled for a status hearing August 5. A LinkedIn profile lists him as VP of Stevenson Crane Service.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|

#boat-crash #dui #fox-river

crime1 month ago•39 min saved

Company exec accused of reckless DUI in fatal Fox River boat crash near McHenry

Richard M. Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, a company executive, allegedly operated a 31-foot South Bay boat on the Fox River at about 0.236 BAC—nearly three times the legal limit—driving at “full throttle” in a no-wake zone and striking a second boat near McHenry, killing a female occupant and injuring another. He faces reckless homicide (Class 3 felony) and aggravated DUI causing a crash involving death (Class 2 felony); Stevenson was arrested at the scene, transported to a hospital, and is scheduled for an Initial Appearance in court as the river closure near the McHenry Dam was temporarily lifted.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|

#boat-crash #crime #dui

local-news1 month ago•36 min saved

Speeding boat crash on Fox River near McHenry leaves 1 dead, others injured

A speeding boat allegedly rode over a smaller vessel on the Fox River near McHenry, killing one occupant at the scene and injuring another. Emergency crews responded to the 1800 block of South Fernwood Lane; the McHenry County Coroner took possession of the victim for autopsy, and the other occupant was hospitalized. The occupants of the faster boat fled the area as the Fox River was closed indefinitely between Stratton Lock and Holiday Hills, with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois DNR, and other agencies on scene continuing the investigation.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|

#boat-crash #fatal-crash #fox-river

local4 months ago•41 min saved

River floodwaters force road closures and warnings across Lake and McHenry counties

Heavy rainfall pushed the Fox River and Des Plaines River above flood stage in Lake and McHenry counties, prompting widespread road closures (including Grand Avenue in Gurnee and River Road near Moraine Hills) and flood warnings as officials warn major flooding could rise downstream; residents are urged to avoid floodwaters, heed closures, and use bottled water if wells are contaminated while sandbagging efforts continue.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|

#des-plains-river #flooding #fox-river