Crystal Lake man found dead in jail cell, McHenry County Sheriff's Office says
Updated 4/7/2021 12:23 PM
A 42-year-old Crystal Lake man was found dead Monday evening in his cell at the McHenry County Jail.
Andrew Ladd was discovered about 9:05 p.m. in his single-occupancy cell while officers were performing rounds at the jail, according to a news release the McHenry County sheriff's office issued Wednesday morning.
Correctional officers and first-responders from the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District attempted lifesaving measures but were unsuccessful. Ladd was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.
It was not immediately clear how the man died.