Crime at 800 BLOCK OF ST JOHN ST on 01/21/2026 3:12 PM
Type: Other
Date: 01/21/2026 3:12 PM
Description: Family Problem. Disclaimer: This report is from the Elgin Police calls for service. Information may be subject to change.
Address: 800 BLOCK OF ST JOHN ST, Elgin, IL
Case Number: 2026-00004110
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Karen SchepersMissing Age
23Est. Current Age
66Last Seen
Carpentersville, IL on 04/15/1983Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5' 7" Weight: 125 lbsCase Number
MP1317Area Cold Cases
Name
Charles MerriamAge
52Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Charles e. Merriam was discovered inside his home, when concerned employees had gone to check on him after he failed to show up for work. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.Agency
Cook County Sheriff