Edition of March 20-26

Trust the Torch!

Public Safety Log

Woodstock Police Department

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

Emily L. Roth, 31, Woodstock, was arrested March 1 in the 200 block of North Benton Street on charges of driving under the influence and driving with expired registration. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date March 21.
Marcus A. Ferguson, 52, Marengo, was arrested March 1 in the 100 block of South Eastwood Drive on charges of no valid/expired driver’s license and possession of drug paraphernalia. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date March 21.
Samuel J. Caccamo, 54, Woodstock, was arrested March 1 in the 200 block of Martin Drive on a charge of outdoor urination. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date April 19.
Nicki R. Lively, 28, Woodstock, was arrested April 19 in the 600 block of Stewart Avenue on a charge of criminal defacement of property. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date March 28.
Brianna J. Nanstiel, 19, Woodstock, was arrested March 2 at Dane and Pleasant streets on charges of no valid/expired driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and suspended vehicle registration. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date March 21.
Hayden B. Ward, 18, Marengo, was arrested March 3 at Washington Street and Lamb Road on charges of driving while license suspended and operating a motor vehicle with registration plate covered. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date March 28.
Keymon A. Taylor, 22, Woodstock, was arrested March 4 in the 700 block of South Eastwood Drive on charges of no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired vehicle registration. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date March 28.
Female juvenile, 16, Harvard, was arrested March 5 at Madison and Vine streets on charges of no valid driver’s license/never issued and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Released with notice to appear in court. Court date March 28.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue

EMS Runs: 78

Fire Runs for March 7-13

Structure fire: 1
Vehicle fire: 1
Combustible spills/leaks: 2
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 1
Person in distress: 2
Public service assistance: 13
Cover assignment/standby: 3
Dispatched/canceled en route: 3
Wrong location/no emergency found: 1
Steam/gas mistaken for smoke: 1
System/detector malfunction: 1
Unintentional system/detector: 6

Total: 113

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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