Edition of Aug. 21-Sept. 6

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Public Safety Log

McHenry County Sheriff

Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

Robert L. Jenkins, 33, Wonder Lake, was arrested July 27 on charges of possession of a controlled substance (two counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended/revoked, and driving an uninsured motor vehicle.
Tonya M. Krich, 38, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 2 on two charges of possession of controlled substance.
Margaret D. Garland, 61, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 3 on a charge of violating conditions of bail bond.
Justin R. Toledo, 36, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 8 on charges of domestic battery/bodily harm and violating an order of protection.
Margaret D. Garland, 61, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 10 on a charge of violating conditions of bail bond.
Donald C. Beyer, 79, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 11 on a charge of battery.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 76

Fire Runs for Aug. 18-24

Excessive heat/scorching/no ignition: 1
Rescue/EMS standby: 1
Combustible spills/leaks: 1
Chemical release/toxic condition: 1
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 1
Person in distress: 1
Public service assistance: 8
Dispatched/canceled en route: 2
False alarm/call: 2
System/detector malfunction: 2
Unintentional system/detector: 6

Total: 102

Contact Info

Woodstock Police

656 Lake Avenue

24 Hour Emergency Dial 911

24 Hour Non-Emergency (815) 338-2131

policedept@woodstockil.gov

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District
P.O. Box 423
435 East Judd Street
Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: (815) 338-2621
Fax: (815) 334-2010
Email: info@wfrd.org

Ambulance Billing Questions:
Phone: (630) 530-2988

McHenry County Sheriff

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office
2200 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: 815-338-2144

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