Domestic Dispute Leads To Attempted Murder Charges For Geneva Man: PD

GENEVA, IL — A 45-year-old Geneva man is facing an attempted murder charge, among other charges, after he was arrested following what police described as a domestic dispute with a woman on Dec. 22.

Police responded to a residence on Syril Drive around 6:40 p.m. after someone at the house called in a domestic disturbance. When officers arrived, they learned Craig G. Chaney and the woman were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical.

Police allege Chaney pinned the woman down and put his hands around her neck on two separate occasions. She broke free only after grabbing scissors and stabbing the man in the arm, according to officials.

Detectives confirmed what happened after speaking with the original caller and another household member, police said.

Chaney was arrested, and the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office authorized the following charges against him:

• Attempted murder, first degree — intent to cause death or great bodily harm
• Aggravated domestic battery — with strangulation
• Domestic battery — prior convictions
• Domestic battery — causing bodily harm in combination with prior convictions

The Geneva man's bail was set for $500,000, with 10 percent to apply. His next court date is set for Jan. 4.

As of Tuesday, Chaney remains detained at the Kane County Adult Justice Center, documents show.