Edition of Feb. 28-March 5

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Public Safety Log

Woodstock Police Department

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

Joshua L. Studier, 41, Rockton, was arrested Feb. 5 in the 1700 block of South Eastwood Drive on a charge of battery/physical contact. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date Feb. 13.
Gilberto Gonzalez Garcia, 22, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 5 in Woodstock on charges of aggravated fleeing/eluding a police officer, no valid driver’s license, improper use of registration, reckless driving, and multiple counts of disregarding a traffic control device. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date Feb. 22.
Thomas J. Sandburg, 74, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 8 in the 2300 block of Linden Drive on 15 counts of possession of child pornography. Taken to jail. No bond. Court date March 7.
Gilberto Gonzalez Garcia, 22, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 9 in the 300 block of North Madison Street on charges of possession without authority of temporary license plate, no valid driver’s license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date March 28.
Brandon S. Oertel, 27, McHenry, was arrested Feb. 10on charges of disobeying a stop sign, no valid driver’s license, and no valid driver’s license. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date March 7.
Edwin M. Nunez Monegro, 31, Carpentersville, was arrested Feb. 11 at Lake and Kimball avenues on charges of driving under the influence, driving under the influence with blood-alcohol content over 0.08 percent, and expired vehicle registration. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date Feb. 29.
Ruben Hernandez Somaza, 25, Elgin, was arrested Feb. 13 on Lake Avenue on charges of no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired vehicle registration. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date March 21.

McHenry County Sheriff

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

No arrests reported

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 65

Fire Runs for Feb. 15-22

Combustible spills/leaks: 2
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 1
Person in distress: 1
Public service assistance: 9
Cover assignment/standby: 3
Dispatched/canceled en route: 4
Hazmat release investigation with no hazmat: 1
System/detector malfunction: 2
Unintentional system/detector: 5

Total: 93

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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