From the State’s Attorney:
McHENRY MAN CONVICTED OF BREAKING GIRLFRIEND’S ARM; RECORDED CALLS EXPOSE EFFORTS TO INFLUENCE TESTIMONY
McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on November 10, 2026, Bobby Gutierrez, 59, of McHenry, Illinois, was found guilty of Aggravated Domestic Battery following a jury trial.
The verdict came after jurors heard evidence that Gutierrez caused his girlfriend to suffer a broken arm during a domestic violence incident and subsequently attempted to influence her testimony and discourage her from appearing in court.
Evidence presented at trial revealed that on June 15, 2026, officers with the McHenry Police Department responded to Northwestern Hospital in McHenry regarding a trespassing complaint involving Gutierrez, who was being asked to leave the hospital while his girlfriend received emergency treatment for a broken arm.
Initially, the victim told hospital staff that she had sustained the injury after tripping and falling.
However, once Gutierrez was removed from the hospital, the victim disclosed to medical personnel and responding officers that her injuries were actually the result of Gutierrez pushing her to the ground.
The jury also heard compelling evidence of Gutierrez’s subsequent efforts to interfere with the judicial process.
Recorded telephone conversations revealed Gutierrez attempting to coach the victim on what she should say during trial and encouraging her not to appear in court.
Despite these efforts, the evidence presented at trial ultimately resulted in a guilty verdict after approximately 30 minutes of deliberation.
“Breaking a victim’s arm is an act of violence. Trying to silence that victim is an attack on justice,” said State’s Attorney Freese.
“This defendant tried to control both his victim and her testimony.
“The jury saw through it.
“In McHenry County, intimidation will not stand in the way of accountability.”
State’s Attorney Freese commended the McHenry Police Department for its investigation and the medical personnel who assisted the victim.
Their efforts helped bring the circumstances surrounding this violent incident to light and ensured that the evidence could be presented to a jury.
This case was successfully prosecuted at trial by Assistant State’s Attorneys Justin Neubauer and Joe Tarczon.
