Edition of Feb. 8-14

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Public Safety Log

Woodstock Police Department

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

Christopher R. Donahou, 33, Sycamore, was arrested Jan. 24 in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue on charges of possession of methamphetamines/less than 5 grams and a Winnebago County warrant charging aggravated fleeing. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
Nicholas C. Perrino, 76, Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 25 in the 300 block of Prairie Ridge Drive on a Nashville Metro Police warrant charging aggravated burglary. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.

McHenry County Sheriff

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

Jeremy J. Freund, 40 Wonder Lake, was arrested Jan. 11 on a charge of domestic battery/bodily harm.
Kimberly J. Thery, 44, Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 17 on charges of improper lane usage, driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation/possession of alcohol by driver, and possession of controlled substance.
Tiffany A. Vincente, 38, Bull Valley, was arrested Jan. 18, on a charge of violation of stalking/no contact order.
Joseph D. Wilson, 45, Wonder Lake, was arrested Jan. 18 on charges of unlawful use/possession of weapon by felon/person in custody and possession of controlled substance.
Jacob C. Adams, 37, Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 20 on a charge of domestic battery/physical contact.
Kevin T. Bremer, 33, Wonder Lake, was arrested Jan. 27 on charges of domestic battery/physical contact, violation of bail bond, and possession of weapon with no firearm owner’s identification card.
Brenda L. Hale, 57, Wonder Lake, was arrested Jan. 27 on charges of aggravated driving under the influence/third or subsequent arrest, aggravated driving under the influence/no or restricted driver’s license; driving while driver’s license suspended/revoked, and illegal transportation/possession of alcohol by driver.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 75

Fire Runs for Jan. 26-Feb. 1

Structure fire: 1
Combustible spills/leaks: 1
Person in distress: 1
Smoke/odor problem: 1
Public service assistance: 6
Dispatched/canceled en route: 1
False alarm/call: 1
System/detector malfunction: 5
Null: 1

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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