Trust the Torch!

Edition of Aug. 25-31

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Woodstock Police Department

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

  • Takari C. Grant, 25, Dolton, was arrested Aug. 7 near Wicker and Short streets on charges of speeding and no valid driver’s license. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Sept. 16.
  • Myra K. Perez, 27, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 8 in the 1800 block of Butterfield Road on charges of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving while license suspended. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Sept. 16.
  • Ricardo Puga, 19, McHenry, was arrested Aug. 11 at Route 47 and Grove Road on charges of driving with one headlight, no valid driver’s license, and driving an uninsured motor vehicle. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Oct. 7.
  • Luis A. Gonzalez, 18, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 12 in the 1000 block of Wicker Street on two counts of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
  • Leeandre J. Williams, 19, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 12 in the 1600 block of South Eastwood Drive on charges of speeding 35+ mph over limit, reckless driving, and fleeing and eluding a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Sept. 16.
  • Guillermo C. Cruz, 65, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 12 at South and Jefferson streets on charges of driving while license revoked, driving uninsured motor vehicle, and blocking crosswalk, intersection, or railroad grade crossing. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Sept. 16.
  • Benjamin F. Strang, 20, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 13 in the 11000 block of U.S. 14 on a charge of speeding 35+ mph over limit. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Sept. 23.
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McHenry County Sheriff

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

  • Brian D. Smith, 56, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 8 on a charge of domestic battery/bodily harm.
  • Christine N. Pierce, 37, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 10 on a charge of domestic battery/physical contact.
  • Darwin G. Butts, 52, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 12 on two charges of violating an order of protection.
  • Bryan P. Clark, 38, Bull Valley, was arrested Aug. 12 on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.
  • John S. Foggia, 34, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 16 on charges of driving while license suspended/revoked from DUI and fleeing/attempting to elude police.
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Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 65

Fire Runs Aug. 12-18

  • Rescue/EMS call/other: 3
  • Combustible spills/leaks: 3
  • Chemical release/toxic condition: 1
  • Person in distress: 1
  • Public service assistance: 12
  • Good intent call/other: 1
  • Dispatched/canceled en route: 3
  • Wrong location/no emergency found: 1
  • Controlled burning: 1
  • False alarm/false call/other: 1
  • System/detector malfunction: 6
  • Unintentional system/detector (no fire): 6

Total: 104

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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