Edition of Jan. 19-25

Trust the Torch!

Public Safety Log

McHenry County Sheriff

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

Mollie M. Hansen, 24, Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 7 on charges of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving under the influence with blood-alcohol level above 0.08 percent.
Dustin Garbacz, 36, Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 10 on charges of aggravated battery in a public place, aggravated assault with firearm on a peace officer, and resisting a peace officer/correctional employee.
Ryan E. Townsend, 28, Wonder Lake, was arrested Jan. 10 on a charge of criminal damage by fire/explosion with damage less than $500.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 73

Fire Runs for Jan. 6-12

Vehicle fire: 1
Combustible spills/leaks: 1
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 2
Water problem: 2
Public service assistance: 20
Dispatched/canceled en route: 4
False alarm/call: 3
System/detector malfunction: 3
Unintentional system/detector: 5
Other ambulance calls: 7

Total: 121

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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