From the Huntley Police:
Residential Burglary Arrest
In the early morning hours of February 15, 2026, Huntley Police officers responded to a residence in the 11600 block of Joan Avenue after homeowners, who were out of town, observed an unknown vehicle in their driveway via security cameras.
Upon arrival, officers found signs of forced entry and extensive damage inside the home.
Items were strewn about, furniture was overturned, faucets were left running, and a reptile aquarium containing geckos had been smashed.
Exterior security footage showed Diana A. Fridley, the soon-to-be ex-wife of one of the residents, driving her vehicle through the garage door to gain entry and striking an unoccupied vehicle parked inside.
She was also observed leaving the residence with a pair of Nike Retro Jordan 4 shoes valued at $220.
With assistance from Pingree Grove Police, officers located Fridley’s damaged vehicle near her residence in Pingree Grove.
A second vehicle was missing, along with Fridley and her 10-year-old child.
Officers utilized cell phone and license plate recognition data to determine she was in Deerfield.
Deerfield Police located the vehicle and took Fridley into custody.
She was later transported to Highland Park Hospital for medical treatment.
The child was unharmed and released to a family member.
Diana A. Fridley was charged with
- Residential Burglary (Class 1 Felony),
- Criminal Damage to Property of $500-10,000 (Class 4 Felony),
- Cruelty to Animals (Class A Misdemeanor),
- Theft under $500 (Class A Misdemeanor),
- Criminal Trespass to Residence (Class A Misdemeanor), and
- Leaving the Scene of a Traffic Crash (Class A Misdemeanor).
She was transported to McHenry County Jail pending a detention hearing.
This is still an active investigation, and no further details will be released at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Huntley Police Department at 847-515-5311. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling the Huntley Police Tip Line at 847-515-5333.
