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Edition of Nov. 17-23

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Woodstock Police Department

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

  • Thomas Ortiz Jr., 19, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 4 on St. John’s Road at Hickory Road on charges of speeding and driving while license suspended. Held on $2,500 bond. Court date Dec. 9.
  • William G. White, 58, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 4 in the 2000 block of South Eastwood Drive on two charges of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
  • Donald J. Heintz, 33, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 4 in the 700 block of St. John’s Road on a charge of violating an order of protection. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
  • Kaleb N. Van Fleet, 25, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 5 in the 1500 block of South Eastwood Drive on charges of improper lighting and driving while license suspended. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Dec. 16.
  • Kelly A. Shaevitz, 54, Highland Park, was arrest Nov. 5 at Route 120 and Madison Street on charges of obstructing justice and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (three counts). Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
  • Dalton J. Nee, 29, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 7 in the 800 block of South Eastwood Drive on a charge of driving while license suspended. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Dec. 2.
  • Matthew D. Nordin, 28, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 8 at Tryon and South streets on a DeKalb County warrant charging failure to appear in court. Released after posting 10 percent of $3,000 bond plus $75 notice to appear fee. Court date Dec. 1.
  • Tatiana N. Matthews, 39, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 6 in the 700 block of Prairie View Lane on charges of battery and domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
  • Roman X. Taliafero, 19, Wonder Lake, was arrested Nov. 8 at Washington and Wheeler streets on charges of improper display of registration and no valid driver’s license. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Dec. 23.
  • Latasha M. Eagletail, 39, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 9 in the 700 block of Leah Lane on two charges of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
  • Steven B. Degutis, 36, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 9 in the 600 block of Oak Street on two charges of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
  • Tristan J. Vela, 25, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 10 in the 700 block of St. John’s Road on an Aurora Police Department warrant charging failure to appear in court. Held on $2,000 bond plus $75 note to appear fee. Court date to be set.
  • Herminio Sumano Jr., 20, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 10 on U.S. 14 at West Lake Shore Drive on charges of speeding 26-34 mph over limit and driving an uninsured motor vehicle. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Dec. 16.
  • Christopher D. Sliwinski, 30, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 10 in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue on charges of improper display of registration and driving while license suspended. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Dec. 2.
  • Ryan M. Vanvleck, 35, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 11 in the 1400 block of Commons Drive on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear in court. Held on $2,000 bond plus $75 notice to appear fee. Court date to be set.
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McHenry County Sheriff

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

  • Tonya M. Krich, 37, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 5 on charges of methamphetamine delivery of 15 to 99 grams, methamphetamine possession of 15 to 99 grams manufacture of cocaine from one to 15 grams, and possession of controlled substance (three counts).
  • James J. Zaranto, 37, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 8 on a charge of telephone threat.
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Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 72

Fire Runs for Nov. 4-10

  • Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 1
  • Service/other: 2
  • Person in distress: 1
  • Smoke/odor problem: 3
  • Public service assistance: 8
  • Unauthorized burning: 1
  • Dispatched/canceled en route: 1
  • Controlled burning: 1
  • Steam/gas mistaken for smoke: 2
  • Malicious/mischievous false alarm: 1
  • System/detector malfunction: 2
  • Unintentional system/detector: 8

Total: 103

Contact Info

656 Lake Avenue

24 Hour Emergency Dial 911

24 Hour Non-Emergency (815) 338-2131

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’s Office
2200 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock, IL 60098


Phone: 815-338-2144

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