Edition of Nov. 15-21

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Public Safety Log

Woodstock Police Department

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

Brittney Hall, 22, Hampton, Ga., was arrested Nov. 9 at South and Tryon streets on charges of failing to obey stop sign, leaving the scene of a vehicle damage accident, and driving while license suspended/revoked. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date Dec. 28.
Louis Varrios, 22, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 9 at McConnell Road and Oak Ridge Drive on charges of special plates expired and driver’s license expired more than a year. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date Dec. 27.
Anold Kamukama, 29, McHenry, was arrested Nov. 14 on East Calhoun Street on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license revoked/suspended. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date Dec. 7.
Jose Mendoza, 34, Houston, Texas, was arrested Nov. 12 in the 1500 block of South Eastwood Drive on charges of improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driver’s license expired more than a year. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date Dec. 21.
Brittany Nikas, 22, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 11 in the 1600 block of South Eastwood Drive on charges of theft and unlawful possession of credit/debit card. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date Dec. 21.
Nicholas Narish, 38, Crystal Lake, was arrested Nov. 16 at Jefferson and Jackson streets on a charge of public possession of open alcohol. Cited. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date Dec. 1.
Juvenile arrested Nov. 16 on a charge of battery. Cited. Released with notice to appear in court.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 83

Fire Runs for Nov. 9-15

Public service assistance: 14
Cover assignment/standby: 3
Controlled burning: 2
False alarm/call: 1
System/detector malfunction: 1
Unintentional system/detector: 1
Special incident, other: 1

Total: 106

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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