Man found guilty of theft by deception

On Friday, Feb. 3, a bench trial concluded with a guilty verdict on one count of theft by deception, a class 2 felony, for stealing $18,700.

Ricky Dugo, 55, was first charged in April 2021, after three victims filed criminal complaints to local authorities. The Special Investigations Division of the Lake County State Attorney’s Office assisted prosecutors who approved theft and conspiracy charges. Dugo was indicted on those charges in May 2021, and again indicted in January 2022, on separate charges of theft, money laundering, and deceptive practices, relating to an additional victim.

The following arrests in McHenry County were reported by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Jan. 3

Selim Abdullai, 32, Huntley, was cited for FOID card required – acquire or possess firearm, stun gun or taser, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon;

Jan. 4

Tiffany N. Webster, 32, Wonder Lake, was cited for aggravated assault – offense based only on victim (peace officer, fireman, ER mgmt. worker, medical personnel) and theft – obtains/exerts unauthorized control over property of the owner over $500;

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The initial charges were severed into three separate cases, in addition to the subsequently charged case. Dugo now has three remaining cases in Lake County that are pending dates for trial.

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart stated after the verdict, “This is a good day for the victims of this offender’s long-running scams. Our Special Investigations Division did an excellent job supporting our prosecutors - together, they are starting the tal Lake, was cited for operating motor vehicle with suspended registration;

Joe C. Biedermann, 44, Carpentersville, was cited for aggravated DUI/3, unlawful possession medical/driver, and improper lane usage;

Jan. 5

McLaren M. Milinac, 19, Harvard, was cited for criminal sexual abuse – sexual penetration – offender 5 years older than victim and victim is 13 to 16 years old;

Vincent M. Baldocchi, 38, Richmond, was cited for A-2 domestic battery/physical contact, assault and theft control intent $500<10k;

Jan. 6

Joseph E. Goheen, 33, Johnsburg, was cited for violation of an order of protection; process of securing justice for these good people who lost money to this scammer and con artist.”

Dugo’s bench trial, which was argued in front of the Honorable David C. Lombardo, lasted three days. Judge Lombardo heard from five State witnesses, including other victims whom Dugo deceived and from whom he took money.

Prosecutors argued the testimony of the witnesses and victim demonstrated how Dugo choreographed a well thought out scheme to take others’ money over the years and never planned on paying the victim back on this specific case.

Kenneth O. Gaudio, 61, Huntley, was cited for aggravated DUI – 4;

Shane S. Thorelius, 29, McHenry, was cited for 3 counts of A-2 domestic battery/physical contact, battery/ makes physical contact, reckless conduct, disorderly conduct, 2 counts of violation of bail bond – violates condition of release when victim is family or household member, A-1 domestic battery/bodily harm and causing a child to be endangered;

Tyler J. Bender, 33, Crystal Lake, was cited for manufacture, deliver, possess with intent to deliver cannabis – more than 30g but less than 500g;

Andrew G. Gilard, 41, Woodstock, was cited for domestic battery/bodily harm, 2 counts of aggravated battery –

The defense team had no witnesses and Dugo made the choice not to testify

Dugo was released on bond in April 2021, after posting $7,500 cash, 10% of his $75,000 bond. Judge Lombardo revoked Dugo’s bond after Dugo was convicted. A pre-sentence investigation will be conducted, and a sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 17, at 1:30 p.m.

Theft by Deception has a sentencing range of three to seven years and is a probationable offense.

Fatal traffic crash remains under investigation

person 60 years old or older, 2 counts of domestic battery/ other prior, and violation of bail bond – violates condition of release when victim is family or household member;

Thomas J. Smith, 24, Woodstock, was cited for burglary, criminal damage to property <$500, and theft/unauthd con/<$500;

Jan. 7

Brittain C. Powers, 19, McHenry, was cited for A-2 domestic battery/physical contact, disorderly conduct – actions alarm or disturb another provoking breach of peace, and assault;

Jan. 8

Victor Taras, 49, Crystal Lake, was charged with 2 counts of reckless discharge of a firearm.

Jan. 10

On February 3, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Route 59 south of Route 132, Unincorporated Lake Villa, for a head-on traffic crash. Sheriff’s deputies arrived and located a GMC Acadia and Kia Sorento with major damage.

Preliminary investigation shows the GMC, driven by a 74-year-old man of Unincorporated Lake Villa, was traveling northbound on Route 59. For an unknown reason, the driver of the GMC veered into the southbound lanes of traffic. The GMC struck the southbound Kia, driven by a 73-year-old man of Ingleside, head-on. Witnesses reported

Carina Jeronimo, 26, Harvard, was cited for Aggravated DUI license suspended or revoked, operation of uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license suspended or revoked, improper lane usage and display of registration plates, stickers and drive away permits; registration plate covers; Michael C. Mahon, 45, Island Lake, was cited for driving revoked/suspended DUI/sss 4-9, operation of uninsured vehicle and illegal the GMC was swerving prior to the crash. transportation or possession of alcoholic liquor by driver in motor vehicle; sion Heated Indoor Event Free parking, food available Event held at Washington County Fairgrounds, 3000 Cty Hwy PV West Bend, WI 53095 sponsored by WI. Chapter Model A Ford Club of America. WWW.wichaptermafca.com

Both drivers were transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with critical injuries. The driver of the Kia was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital. The driver of the GMC remains at the hospital in critical condition.

Impairment appears to be a factor in the crash, however, the investigation continues.

The Lake County Coroner ’s Office is scheduling an autopsy for the driver of the Kia. The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Team.

Kimble B. Menard, 32, Loves Park, was cited for burglary, theft – obtain/exert unauthorized control over property of the owner less than $500, and theft/control <$500/prior; Michael R. Wegrzyn, 65, Harvard, was cited for driving while license, permit or privilege to operate motor vehicle is revoked.

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