South Elgin police officer Shane Christenson has been working under a “last chance” disciplinary agreement stemming from violating an order to abstain from alcohol after a felony domestic violence charge. He eventually plead guilty to disorderly conduct. Elena Ferrarin Follow @ElenaFerrarin Updated 12/9/2019 9:29 PM A South Elgin police officer who for a year was […]
South Elgin cop charged with domestic violence again
Shane A. Christenson, a South Elgin police officer, is on administrative leave after he was charged with domestic violence, his second such arrest in three years, authorities said. Elena Ferrarin Updated 1/10/2020 5:05 PM A South Elgin police officer is on administrative leave after he was charged with domestic violence, his second such arrest in […]
Kane County Sheriff’s Sergeant Charged With Cocaine Possession
Harry Hitzeman Updated 12/4/2019 5:25 PM A 15-year sergeant with the Kane County sheriff’s office was arrested and charged Wednesday with possessing cocaine in February. Aaron J. Feiza, 44, of the 34W700 block of Hill Court, South Elgin, surrendered at Elgin Branch court Wednesday and posted $1,000 bail on the felony charge of unlawful possession […]
Cancer Patient In Prison Expecting Clemency Decision, Imprisoned For Having 42 Pounds Of THC Infused-Chocolate
Tom Franzen A 37-year-old cancer patient is sent to jail for holding 42 pounds of THC chocolates mailed to his Montgomery home. Anissa Leifheit, of Montgomery, said: “He should not pay for a marijuana charge with his life”. The review board heard to Leifheit and lawyer David Camic’s testimony during an executive clemency hearing for […]
Montgomery Man, Cancer Patient in Prison in THC-Infused Chocolates Case Has Review Board Hearing
Tyler Bachman Oct 10, 2019 Updated Oct 10, 2019 Thomas Franzen (Illinois Department of Corrections photo) Officials with the Illinois Prisoner Review Board say the board will discuss the case of a Montgomery man, who is a cancer patient in prison for a felony cannabis conviction, and will give a confidential recommendation to Governor […]
Illinois man serving prison sentence for possession of 42 pounds of THC-infused chocolate seeks clemency
By Cole Lauterbach | The Center Square Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during a bill signing Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago. A medical marijuana patient worried his cancer will return is asking Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for clemency after being sentenced to prison for buying 42 pounds of chocolate infused […]
Illinois Prisoner Review Board hears clemency case for Montgomery cancer patient in prison after he ordered 42 pounds of THC-infused chocolate
By Megan Jones Aurora Beacon-News | Oct 09, 2019 | 5:48 PM The sister of a Montgomery cancer patient who is serving a four-year prison sentence for ordering 42 pounds of THC-infused chocolate pleaded to members of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board Wednesday that she fears her brother will die in jail. “He should not […]
Batavia school bus aide, 79, charged with sexual abuse
Harry Hitzeman Updated 8/29/2019 12:17 PM A Batavia school bus monitor is free on bond after his arrest on charges he sexually abused and exposed himself to a student. Ronald A. Spychalski, 79, of the 200 block of Chasse Circle, St. Charles, faces felony charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a […]
Man Imprisoned For Buying 42 Pounds Of THC-Chocolate Presses Pritzker For Clemency
Jim Gudas August 24, 2019 – 10:50 am Thomas J. Franzen | Kane County state’s attorney’s office CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Thomas Franzen of Montgomery got four years in prison for ordering 42 pounds of THC-infused chocolate in 2014. The Daily Herald reports Kane County prosecutors accused Franzen of being a drug dealer. Franzen’s lawyer David […]
Man in prison for having 42 pounds of THC chocolates to get clemency hearing in October
Harry Hitzeman Updated 8/23/2019 10:27 AM The Illinois Prison Review Board is slated Oct. 9 to hear a clemency petition from a Montgomery cancer patient who was sentenced this summer to four years in prison for having 42 pounds of THC chocolates mailed to his house. The attorney for Thomas J. Franzen, 37, is hopeful […]
Clemency hearing set for incarcerated cancer patient
Attorney tells of client’s suffering: ‘He’s in constant pain.’ By BRENDA SCHORYEmailFollow 7:30 pm Caption The clemency hearing for an 11-year cancer patient has been scheduled for Oct. 9 at the Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., Chicago Thomas J. Franzen, 37, of Montgomery, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to […]
11-year cancer patient seeks clemency from prison sentence for marijuana possession
11-year cancer patient seeks clemency from prison sentence for marijuana possession ‘His release as soon as possible would serve the interests of justice’ By BRENDA SCHORYEmailFollow July 27, 2019 Caption Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to consider an 11-year cancer patient’s petition to receive a pardon or have his four-year prison sentence commuted. On May […]