Hundreds of firearms, ammunition seized from Spring Grove home: sheriff
A man was arrested after a search of his home revealed a large collection of firearms, ammunition, and body armor, according to the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation began on Oct. 15 when the sheriff's office received a tip about a person who was in illegal possession of firearms in unincorporated Spring Grove.
Authorities obtained a search warrant for the property, located in the 9900 block of North Clark Road. During the search, investigators reportedly found 191 completed firearms, 198 partial firearms, suppressors, a ballistic vest and helmet, and tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition.
The suspect, who is a convicted felon, was identified as 66-year-old Jerome Ruckdeschel. He was arrested and taken to the McHenry County Jail, where he currently remains.
On Nov. 7, a grand jury indicted Ruckdeschel on 11 counts:
The investigation is ongoing.
