Patryk T. Popek

Island Lake, Illinois

Conviction: One count cruelty to animals (Class A misdemeanor) for keeping dozens of cats in a U-Haul van in life-threatening, unsanitary conditions.
Conviction or sentencing date: 2025-03-19
Sentence: 40 days McHenry County Jail; 1 year conditional discharge; mental-health evaluation ordered; court records report half-time jail credit.
Case number: Not stated
Last source verification: 2026-09-09