Edition of July 27-Aug. 2

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Public Safety Log

Woodstock Police Department

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

Jacob A. Graser, 20, Woodstock, was arrested July 14 in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue on a charge of theft. Bond and court date to be set.
Tavon A. Jones, 26, transient, was arrested July 15 in the 700 block of Washington Street on a charge of criminal trespass to real property. Held on $100 bond. Court date Aug. 18.
Lesli Quiroz, 20, McHenry, was arrested July 16 at Church and Main streets on charges of driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol count over 0.08 percent, and disregarding a stop sign. Released after posting 10 percent of $1,000 bond and surrendering driver’s license. Court date Aug. 25.
Rydell M. Bryant, 34, Woodstock, was arrested July 16 in the 700 block of East Kimball Avenue on a charge of speeding and driving with a revoked license. Held on $2,500 bond. Court date Aug. 25.
Laura G. Rodriguez, 46, Wonder Lake, was arrested July 18 at Washington Street and Magnet Way on charges of driving under the influence, aggravated driving under the influence (two counts), driving with a revoked license, and improper lane usage (two counts). Taken to jail. Bond to be set. Court date Aug. 25.
Ryan E. Townsend, 29, Wonder Lake, was arrested July 18 in the 3700 block of Doty Road on charges of aggravated battery to a peace officer (two counts) and aggravated battery to a nurse. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
Amy R. Krotser, 53, Woodstock, was arrested July 19 in the 650 block of Lake Avenue on a charge of contempt of court. Released after paying $100 bond. Court date Aug. 2.
James J. Bottomley, 70, Woodstock, was arrested July 19 at East Longwood Drive and Hillcrest Road on charges of driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol count over 0.08 percent, improper lane usage, and failure to signal when required. Released after posting 10 percent of $1,000 bond and surrendering driver’s license. Court date Aug. 25.
Bilmer Diaz Jr., 30, Northglenn, Colo., was arrested July 20 in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue on a charge of no valid driver’s license. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Sept. 2.
Michael N. Patitucci, 39, Woodstock, was arrested July 20 in the 500 block of Leah Lane on a charges of domestic battery (two counts) and interfering with reporting of domestic violence. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
Alice P. Larmie, 28, Woodstock, was arrested July 21 at Washington and Main streets on charges of driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol count over 0.08 percent, and disobeying a stop sign. Released after posting 10 percent of $1,000 bond and surrendering driver’s license. Court date Sept. 15.

McHenry County Sheriff

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

Jeffrey J. Soto, 47, Woodstock, was arrested June 28 on a charge of driving with a suspended license.
John H. Milroy, 38, Wonder Lake, was arrested July 6 on a charge of aggravated battery. Court date July 29.
Margaret D. Garland, 61, Wonder Lake, was arrested July 8 on charges of domestic battery and physical contact. Bond $500. Court date July 20.
Miller L. Shannon, 38, Wonder Lake, was arrested July 9 on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Bond $1,000. Court date Aug. 8.
Jenelle H. Dail, 35, Woodstock, was arrested July 9 on a charge of violating an order of protection. Court date Aug. 9.
James E. Minor, 43, Wonder Lake, was arrested July 4 on two charges of disorderly conduct. Released on $100 bond. Court date July 20.
Benjamin E. Fox, 62, Woodstock, was arrested July 12 on a charge of driving with a suspended license. Bond $1,000. Court date July 26.
Brian P. McCormick, 36, Wonder Lake, was arrested July 13 on charges of domestic battery and violation of bail bond. Bond $1,500. Court date Aug. 24.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 72

Fire Runs for July 14-20

Structure fire: 2
Cultivated vegetation/crop fire: 1
Excessive heat/scorch burns/no ignition: 1
Combustible spills/leak: 1
Chemical release/toxic condition: 2
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 1
Person in distress: 1
Smoke odor problem: 1
Animal problem/rescue: 1
Public service assistance: 7
System/detector malfunction: 6
Unintentional system/detector: : 4

Total: 100

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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