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Woodstock Police Department

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

  • Aaron R. Montgomery, 20, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 16 in the 300 block of Hoy Avenue on a charge of possession of cannabis of 100-500 grams. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
  • Makyla E.T. Hester, 21, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 16 in the 600 block of Lake Avenue on a McHenry County warrant charging no valid driver’s license. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Jan. 7.
  • Lucas E. Hensley, 43, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 16 in the 500 block of North Seminary Avenue on charges of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license suspended, and possession of a controlled substance. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
  • Luis E. Villegas Sanchez, 18, Delavan, Wis., was arrested Dec. 17 in the11000 block of U.S. 14 on charges of speeding and no valid driver’s license. Released after posting10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Jan. 27.
  • Jordan T. Bray, 32, transient, was arrested Dec. 17 in the 2100 block of Lake Avenue on charges of retail theft, illegal use of intoxicating compounds, and criminal trespass to real property. Held on $100 bond. Court date to be set.
  • Kevin Morales, 20, McHenry, was arrested Dec. 19 at U.S. 14 and Lake Shore Drive on charges of speeding and no valid drivers license. Held on $2,500 bond. Court date Jan. 27.
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McHenry County Sheriff

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

  • Margaret D. Garland, 61, Wonder Lake, was arrested Dec. 7 on a charge of violating bail bond/family member.
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Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 73

Fire Runs for Dec. 16-22

  • Natural vegetation fire: 1
  • Outside rubbish fire: 1
  • Overpressure rupture/explosion/overheat: 2
  • Combustible spills/leaks: 1
  • Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 2
  • Person in distress: 2
  • Smoke/odor problem: 2
  • Public service assistance: 15
  • False alarm/false call: 2
  • System/detector malfunction: 4
  • Unintentional system/detectors operation: 5

Total: 110

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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