Assault at WATERS EDGE DR on 01/16/2026 8:19 PM

Type: Assault

Date: 01/16/2026 8:19 PM

Description: Dombatt : This Is From The Crystal Lake Police Calls For Service. Information Is Subject To Change.

Address: WATERS EDGE DR, Crystal Lake, IL

Case Number: CL-26-000978

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Area Missing Persons

Name

Willie Wilder

Missing Age

Est. Current Age

Last Seen

Elgin, IL on 12/04/2021

Physical Description

Race: Black Ethnicity: African American Gender: Male Hair: Bald Eyes: Brown Height: 6' 2" Weight: 190 - 195 lbs

Case Number

MP124449

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Area Cold Cases

Name

Charles Merriam

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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