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Edition of Aug. 23-29

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Woodstock Police Department

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

  • Derrick K. Lindsey jr., 34, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 7 at Church and Madison streets on charges of seat-belt violation, driving an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving while license suspended. Bond $2,500. Released on I-bond. Court date Sept. 28.
  • Calvin D. Jackson, 27, Loves Park, was arrested Aug. 8 at Washington and Main streets on charges of disobeying stop sign and no valid driver’s license. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Sept. 21.
  • Ivan Garcia, 28, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 9 in the 800 block of North Seminary Avenue on a Kane County warrant charging failure to appear in court. Taken to jail. Bond $25,000. Court date to be set.
  • David Wojcik, 26, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 9 at Route 47 and U.S. 14 on charges of expired registration and driving while license suspended. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Sept. 21.
  • David A. Hernandez, 19, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 9 in the 100 block of East Kimball Avenue on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear in court (two counts). Released after posting 10 percent of 3,000 and $2,500 bonds. Court dates Sept. 8 and 26.
  • Christina M. Pesz, 39, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 10 at Kilkenny Court and Lake Avenue on charges of improper lane usage, leaving the scene of an accident, driving an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving while license suspended. Bond $2,500. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date Oct. 5.
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McHenry County Sheriff

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

  • Eli R. Smietana, 22, Woodstock, was arrested July 27 on a charge of speeding 21-25 miles over the speed limit.
  • Margaret D. Garland, 62, Wonder Lake, was arrested July 28 on a charge of violating domestic violence bail bond.
  • Stephany N. Martinez, 33, Wonder Lake, was arrested July 29 on charges of domestic battery/physical contact and criminal damage to property.
  • Marc D. Travis, 51, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 2 on a charge of criminal trespass to land.
  • Michael H. Boxlietner, 28, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 4 on charges of domestic battery/bodily harm and domestic battery/physical contact.

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Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 61

Fire Runs for Aug. 17-23

  • Natural vegetation fire: 1
  • Combustible spills/leaks: 2
  • Public service assistance: 13
  • Wrong location/no emergency found: 2
  • Steam/gas mistaken for smoke: 1 
  • System/detector malfunction: 6
  • Unintentional system/detector: 5

Total: 91

Contact Info

656 Lake Avenue

24 Hour Emergency Dial 911

24 Hour Non-Emergency (815) 338-2131

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


Phone: 815-338-2144

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