Sergeant William J. Gruenes, Jr., Johnsburg Police Department, Illinois

Sergeant William J. Gruenes, Jr.

Johnsburg Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, January 24, 2003

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William J. Gruenes, Jr.

Sergeant Bill Gruenes was killed when his vehicle collided with another vehicle being driven by an intoxicated driver at the intersection of Thayer Road and Johnson Road in McHenry County.

He was en route to have film developed as part of an ongoing missing person investigation. The photographs were taken overnight, and the task force's commander had asked that the film be developed and brought to the 10:00 am briefing.

The driver of the vehicle that caused the collision had run through a stop sign. She pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of marijuana in 2005.

Sergeant Gruenes had served with the Johnsburg Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Narcotics involved
Offender Convicted

Impaired Driver, vehicle crash

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Sgt. Gruenes,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Johnsburg. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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January 24, 2023