Defense files motion to substitute judge in Jackson Kradle homicide case

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Jackson Kradle memorial at scene where he was killed in July 2024.

MT. CARROLL, Ill. - The attorney representing a former Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy charged in the death of Jackson Kradle filed a motion Monday requesting a substitution for the judge assigned to the homicide case. Now-former deputy Matthew Herpstreith, 44, faces multiple felony charges including Reckless Homicide and Obstructing Justice. He is accused of striking … Continue reading Defense files motion to substitute judge in Jackson Kradle homicide case

Former deputy pleads Not Guilty as pressure mounts on passenger, first-responding officer

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales
Justice for Jackson decals

MT. CARROLL, Ill. - A former Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy charged in the death of Jackson Kradle pleaded Not Guilty in court Wednesday as pressure mounts on his passenger and the Mt. Carroll police officer who allowed them to leave the scene where Jackson was killed. Now-former deputy Matthew Herpstreith, 44, faces multiple felony charges … Continue reading Former deputy pleads Not Guilty as pressure mounts on passenger, first-responding officer