Edition of Nov. 22-28

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Public Safety Log

Woodstock Police Department

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

None reported

McHenry County Sheriff

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

None reported

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 83

Fire Runs for Nov. 16-22

Structure fire: 1
Excessive heat/scorching/no ignition: 1
Combustible spills/leaks: 1
Chemical release/toxic condition: 1
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 1
Person in distress: 1
Public service assistance: 9
Cover assignment/standby: 2
Dispatched/canceled en route: 6
False alarm/call: 1
System/detector malfunction: 1
Unintentional system/detector: 2

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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