From the State’s Attorney:
COURT GRANTS STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE’S PETITION TO DETAIN MAN INVOLVED IN POLICE STAND OFF IN MCHENRY
McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Michael Zasadil granted the State’s motion to deny pretrial release for Patrick J. Anderson, 44, of McHenry.
Anderson appeared in Initial Appearance Court on June 6, 2025, charged with two counts of Residential Burglary and one count of Obstructing Justice.
Evidence presented in court this afternoon established that these charges stem from multiple incidents investigated by the McHenry Police Department between June 2 and June 5, 2025.
Anderson reportedly burglarized an apartment in McHenry, Illinois on June 2, 2025. Anderson burglarized the same apartment again on June 5, 2025.
That same day, members of the McHenry Police Department went to Anderson’s home to arrest him.
Anderson retreated into his home and hid in an attic for hours.
He ignored multiple commands to exit the home made by officers who had obtained a valid search warrant.
At the hearing, evidence was presented regarding Anderson’s extensive criminal history dating back to 2010.
Amongst numerous other charges, Anderson was previously sentenced to 6 years in the Department of Corrections for the offense of Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance.
McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese thanks the McHenry Police Department for their efforts in securing charges against Anderson and in bringing a peaceful resolution to this situation.
Freese also thanks Assistant State’s Attorney Garrett Miller for his efforts in presenting the motion resulting in the detention of Anderson.
“We are happy that this dangerous situation was resolved without any serious injury to law enforcement, members of the community or Mr. Anderson. We will continue to work together with members of law enforcement to ensure that McHenry County remains a safe community.” Freese said.
Anderson’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 12, 2025.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
