Jason F. Spitzer, 39, of Woodstock, and Lauren M. Sounde, 39, Woodstock.

Authorities say a convicted felon has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly opened fire on an occupied vehicle driving in Woodstock Monday evening.

The Woodstock Police Department responded around 11:53 p.m. Monday to a shots fired call.

Woodstock Police Chief John Lieb said officers met with the victim who stated that his vehicle was struck by gunfire.

Officers observed bullet holes in the victim’s vehicle, Lieb said. The male victim was not injured in the shooting.

An investigation revealed the incident occurred in the 600 block of Park Street in Woodstock. Evidence of the crime was located and collected, Lieb said.

Police officers were able to identify the suspected offender as well as the location where he was residing.

A search warrant was obtained and executed at the offender’s residence in the 600 block of McHenry Avenue.

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Jason F. Spitzer, 39, of Woodstock, and Lauren M. Sounde, 39, Woodstock, were both taken into custody, Lieb said.

Spitzer was charged with attempted murder, meth delivery between 15-100 grams, aggravated discharge of a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm.

Sounde was charged with meth delivery between 15-100 grams and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court alleges Spitzer fired four shots at the male victim, who was traveling in his vehicle.

The complaint said Spitzer intended to kill the victim. The vehicle was struck twice by gunfire.

Court documents said video evidence captured Spitzer firing the gun at the victim. Spitzer is currently on felony probation and pre-trial release in other criminal cases.

The complaint also said Spitzer is a convicted felon and unlawfully possessed a Taurus G3 handgun.

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Spitzer and Sounde were found in possession of approximately 40 grams of methamphetamine, the complaint said.

Digital scales and a high quantity of drug packaging materials were also recovered from the apartment, the complaint said.

Sounde additionally possessed a clear plastic bag containing two separate plastic bags which had psilocybin mushrooms weighing 22 grams, the complaint said.

Spitzer and Sounde were transported to the McHenry County Jail to await an initial court hearing.

McHenry County judges denied the release of both suspects pending trial, court records show.