An Antioch man is facing a felony rap after police say a family argument in a village parking lot turned into a near hit-and-run. Officers allege the man steered his pickup straight at his brother, who dodged out of the way while a bystander filmed part of the chaos on a cellphone. A few hours later, police tracked down and arrested 60-year-old George Stachura in connection with the disturbance.
According to Shaw Local, officers were called around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday to a parking lot east of the former Piggly Wiggly at 460 Orchard Street after reports of a disturbance. Antioch Police Department Public Information Officer Jared Brussaly told the outlet the victim reported his brother became upset, then tried to hit him with a Dodge pickup before speeding off. Two additional witnesses spoke with officers, and one handed over cellphone video that captured part of the incident.
Police response and arrest
Officers later found Stachura and arrested him without incident, according to the Daily Herald. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the case, approved a charge of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, and filed a petition to detain him while the case moves forward, Lake and McHenry County Scanner reported. Stachura was taken to the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan for an initial appearance, where a judge ordered him held until a detention hearing.
Charges and penalties
Stachura is charged with aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, which is a Class 4 felony. Under Illinois law, that offense typically carries a possible prison term of one to three years and fines of up to $25,000. The penalty range is set out by the Illinois General Assembly, and legal summaries note that judges can opt for probation in some cases. Any sentence would depend on a conviction, the defendant’s criminal history, and the judge’s discretion.
What's next
Stachura remains in custody at the Lake County Jail while he waits for a detention hearing later this week, according to local reports. Prosecutors have argued in court filings that he poses a risk to both the victim and the broader community, local coverage says. Upcoming court dates and filings will determine whether the case heads to trial and whether Stachura will stay behind bars in the meantime.
