Edition of May 24-30

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Public Safety Log

McHenry County Sheriff

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

Robert G. Jenkins, 65, Wonder Lake, was arrested May 9 on a charge of violation of stalking/no contact order.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 70

Fire Runs for May 11-17

Fire/other: 1
Combustible spills/leaks: 1
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 2
Service call/other: 2
Smoke/odor problem: 1
Public service assistance: 7
Dispatched/canceled en route: 2
Steam/gas mistaken for smoke: 1
False alarm/call: 2
System/detector malfunction: 2
Unintentional system/detector: 4
Null: 1

Total: 96

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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