Edition of March 13-9

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Public Safety Log

Woodstock Police Department

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

Marquill J. Thompson, 25, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 27 at Sheila Street and Seminary Avenue on charges of disregarding a stop sign, seat belt violation, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of cannabis by driver. Taken to jail. No bond. Court date March 21.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 71

Fire Runs for Feb. 29-March 6

Structure fire: 1
Outside rubbish fire: 1
Excessive heat/scorching/no ignition: 1
Search for lost person: 1
Combustible spills/leaks: 1
Public service assistance: 8
Cover assignment/standby: 5
Dispatched/canceled en route: 3
Wrong location/no emergency found: 2
Steam/gas mistaken for smoke: 1
Unintentional system/detector: 5

Total: 100

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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