Criminal case against former deputy charged in death of Jackson Kradle continued for 90 days

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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

State agency affirms paramedic who declared Jackson Kradle dead violated local EMS policies

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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

‘Not on my watch’ Pt. II: Preparing, executing inquest into death of Jackson Kradle

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CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - A small town attorney and a rural Illinois county coroner secured a homicide verdict through an inquest into the death of Jackson Kradle more than two months before any criminal charges were filed. Watch Part 2 of 'Not On My Watch' https://youtu.be/I-cRKsCQBv0?si=0Xo0f73CPC18T49v In the early morning hours of July 28, 2024, … Continue reading ‘Not on my watch’ Pt. II: Preparing, executing inquest into death of Jackson Kradle

‘Not on my watch’: Meet the Coroner who broke Jackson Kradle homicide case wide open

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CARROLL COUNTY, Ill. - A family and community were rocked one year ago after an 18-year-old Mt. Carroll man was found dead in the road. Parade in Shannon, Ill. (Janessa Anderson) The man who died was 2024 West Carroll High School graduate Jackson Kradle, who had recently turned 18 when he was struck and killed … Continue reading ‘Not on my watch’: Meet the Coroner who broke Jackson Kradle homicide case wide open

Judge finds probable cause in case against former deputy charged in death of Jackson Kradle

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MT. CARROLL, Ill. - A judge found sufficient probable cause to proceed in the case against a former Carroll County deputy charged in the death of Jackson Kradle after the lead investigator was cross-examined by the prosecution and defense during Friday's preliminary hearing. Matthew Herpstreith, 44, faces multiple felony charges including Reckless Homicide and Obstructing … Continue reading Judge finds probable cause in case against former deputy charged in death of Jackson Kradle

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

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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

Court filing shows possible defense strategy of former deputy charged in death of Jackson Kradle

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MT. CARROLL, Ill. - A former Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy is set to be arraigned in court this week after being formally accused of striking and killing Jackson Kradle, 18, with his truck last July. Despite switching to a Lee County judge, the Carroll County Circuit Clerk confirmed to me Monday arraignment will still be … Continue reading Court filing shows possible defense strategy of former deputy charged in death of Jackson Kradle