McFarland patient charged in incident at mental health center

A patient of the McFarland Mental Health Center has been formally charged in an incident in which he allegedly strangled another female patient.Gary B. Schmitt, 56, formerly of Troy, is in custody of the Sangamon County Jail for aggravated criminal sexual assault, two counts of aggravated battery and unlawful restraint.Schmitt’s bond was set at $100,000 at his arraignment Thursday.Illinois State Police were called to the facility on Friday after a […]