Edition of May 18-24

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Public Safety Log

Woodstock Police Department

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

Jade A. Wilson, 27, Woodstock, was arrested May 6 in the 1100 block of Greenwood Circle on a charge of aggravated battery to a peace officer. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
Byron A. Mendez-Leyva, 18, Woodstock, was arrested May 6 at Calhoun Street and Route 47 on charges of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to give information of a property damage accident, and no valid driver’s license. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date June 16.
Female juvenile, 17, Woodstock, was arrested May 6 in the 1900 block of Sheila Street on two charges of domestic battery. Released to parent. Court date to be set.
Elizabeth M. Trujillo, 39, Woodstock, was arrested May 7 in the 3700 block of Doty Road on a charge of aggravated battery to a nurse. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
Christopher E. Sliwinski, 31, transient, was arrested May 8 in the 1700 block of South Eastwood Drive on a charge of forgery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
William F. Wayne, 51, Woodstock, was arrested May 8 in the 300 block of Terry Court on two charges of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
Carlos Olvera, 31, Woodstock, was arrested May 9 in the 100 block of Main Street on four charges of child pornography. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
Felicia R. Tujo, 31, Woodstock, was arrested May 9 at Maple and Clay streets on charges of driving under the influence and driving under the influence with blood-alcohol content over 0.08 percent. Released after posting 10 percent of $3,000 bond. Court date June 16.
Joshua A. Brown, 22, Woodstock, was arrested May 10 in the 2200 block of Seminary Avenue on a charge of harassment. Held on $100 bond. Court date to be set.
Jose J. Quintero Jr., 33, Woodstock, was arrested May 10 in the 200 block of Church Street on charges of violation of sex offender registry (five counts) and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 77

Fire Runs for May 5-11

Outside rubbish fire: 1
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 1
Person in distress: 1
Public service assistance: 20
Dispatched/canceled en route: 1
Controlled burning: 1
False alarm/call: 1
System/detector malfunction: 4
Unintentional system/detector: 3

Total: 110

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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