Last year’s retirement of a deputy chief with 22 years of experience has led to what Chief John Lieb calls an “evolution” of the Woodstock Police Department. When Jeffrey Parsons retired to become police chief in Pingree Grove, his departure had “a ripple effect” that brought on changes within the 39-member department, Lieb said. “We […]
As the Woodstock Police Department continues the long process of obtaining crisis-intervention training for its officers, the addition of a social worker to the department has been discussed. Local police have seen an increase in the number of people suffering mental health crises, Police Chief John Lieb said, and that number increases every year. Because […]
Body cameras have been worn by Woodstock police officers for barely a year, but they are now an essential part of local police work, Chief John Lieb said. “Body cameras play a part in everyday policing in Woodstock,” the chief said. The “go live” date for the cameras was Feb. 1, 2017, Lieb said, and […]
Adding a second police resource officer to Woodstock School District 200 is an idea that interests the school board. But members want more details. At its meeting April 10, the board authorized Superintendent Mike Moan to pursue another officer so that one each can be assigned to the two high school buildings. “I think that’s […]
A 15-year veteran of the Woodstock Police Department was promoted to deputy chief of police this fall, making him the second person currently holding that rank in the department. Deputy Chief Ray Lanz was sworn in at a Sept. 19 meeting of the Woodstock City Council. Lanz, who is handling operations related to the patrol […]
Delmar Eckert was walking on South Street on Oct. 26 when collision occurred An 89-year-old Woodstock man was killed after being struck by a vehicle late last month. Delmar Eckert was hit by a vehicle Oct. 26 while walking in the 200 block of West South Street, according to Woodstock Police Chief John Lieb. Eckert […]
A Wisconsin man was arrested Oct. 21 after allegedly stealing a pair of shotguns from a U.S. marshal’s car in Woodstock and threatening two police officers. Treyveon Q. Ashley, 21, of Hayward, Wis., faces multiple charges, including possession of a stolen firearm, threatening a public official, burglary, theft, criminal trespass to a vehicle, financial identity […]
The city of Woodstock will use grant money to pay for a new bathroom in the Old Firehouse Assistance Center despite worries from officials over bad behavior near the property. The center at 120 W. South St. provides services and assistance to people who are homeless. The building is owned by the city, and services […]
Multiple homes on Barbary Lane were hit with bullets A Woodstock man was arrested and charged in connection with gunfire which struck several Woodstock houses last week. Maurice C. Timberlake, 18, was taken into custody by the Woodstock Police Department and the McHenry County SWAT team Oct. 21. He is alleged to have fired multiple […]
Two automobile crashes in Woodstock that occurred within a few minutes of each other both involved deputies from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, police said. One sheriff’s deputy and one civilian were transported to local hospitals Aug. 30 following the pair of crashes, according to Woodstock Police Chief John Lieb. Their injuries were not believed […]
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