Jackson Kradle, 18, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, was struck and killed by a vehicle in the early morning hours of July 28, 2024. A Coroner’s Inquest jury ruled Jackson’s death a homicide. An off-duty Sheriff’s deputy has been charged with Reckless Homicide. He is accused of fatally striking Jackson with his truck, attempting to destroy evidence at a car wash and then lying to police.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. — Three former Carroll County employees are not yet off the hook for their involvement in the tragic death of Jackson Kradle two years ago.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - The former deputy, who is charged in the 2024 death of Jackson Kradle, returned to court as we approach the two-year mark since the fatal crash.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - The legal team representing a now-former Carroll County Sheriff's deputy, charged in the 2024 death of Jackson Kradle, has formally handed over a report produced by hired experts to recreate the fatal collision.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - Carroll County State's Attorney Aaron Kaney has formally submitted his resignation to the county board effective March 22.
What started as a typical July Saturday night in Mount Carroll, Illinois, ended in tragedy. A family, and community, rocked by the mysterious death of a young man, desperately waited nearly six months for answers. On Jan. 16, 2025, a Coroner's jury ruled Jackson Kradle's 2024 death was a Homicide after they were presented with … Continue reading WATCH: Full breakdown of the Jackson Kradle death investigation one year after inquest
CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - The Mt. Carroll police officer, who allowed the man allegedly responsible for Jackson Kradle's death to leave the scene, has been dropped from the family's wrongful death lawsuit.Scott Marth has been a police officer in Carroll County since 1996. He was hired full-time with the Mt. Carroll Police Department in 2019 … Continue reading Mt. Carroll officer dropped from Kradle lawsuit, Sheriff’s Office redirects blame
SAVANNA, Ill. - The Savanna Community Ambulance Association (SCAA) argues their agency is not responsible for an off-duty paramedic's alleged misconduct at scene where Jackson Kradle died. The SCAA is a private nonprofit organization who has been contracted with the City of Savanna to provide ambulance services since 2003, according to the city. The paramedic … Continue reading Savanna Ambulance argues agency not liable for conduct of paramedic who declared Jackson Kradle dead
SAVANNA, Ill. - Savanna Police Chief Donald Stephens has formally withdrawn from the Republican primary race against Carroll County Sheriff Ryan Kloepping. Stephens has worked for the Savanna Police Department since Dec. 2021 and became Chief in Nov. 2023. He intended to challenge incumbent Kloepping in the Republican primary for Sheriff in March. On Nov. … Continue reading Savanna Chief withdraws from primary race against Carroll County Sheriff
MT. CARROLL, Ill. - The criminal case against a former deputy charged in the death of Jackson Kradle is continued for 90 days. Matthew Herpstreith, 44, appeared in court Friday for a pretrial status hearing alongside defense attorney Joe Nack. Special Prosecutor Charles Colburn represented the State. Herpstreith faces multiple felony charges including Reckless Homicide … Continue reading Criminal case against former deputy charged in death of Jackson Kradle continued for 90 days
CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - A letter sent from the Illinois Department of Public Health says a local EMS organization identified violations in connection to an off-duty paramedic on the day Jackson Kradle was killed. A spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) declined to comment further about the case but did confirm the … Continue reading State agency affirms paramedic who declared Jackson Kradle dead violated local EMS policies
