Edition of Jan. 19-25

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Public Safety Log

McHenry County Sheriff

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

Mollie M. Hansen, 24, Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 7 on charges of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving under the influence with blood-alcohol level above 0.08 percent.
Dustin Garbacz, 36, Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 10 on charges of aggravated battery in a public place, aggravated assault with firearm on a peace officer, and resisting a peace officer/correctional employee.
Ryan E. Townsend, 28, Wonder Lake, was arrested Jan. 10 on a charge of criminal damage by fire/explosion with damage less than $500.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 73

Fire Runs for Jan. 6-12

Vehicle fire: 1
Combustible spills/leaks: 1
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 2
Water problem: 2
Public service assistance: 20
Dispatched/canceled en route: 4
False alarm/call: 3
System/detector malfunction: 3
Unintentional system/detector: 5
Other ambulance calls: 7

Total: 121

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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