A Woodstock man who pleaded guilty to critically injuring an infant by causing extensive head, eye and neck trauma to the baby has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. Eric H. Hanstad, 39, of the 300 block of West Jackson Street in Woodstock, was indicted in April 2020 on two counts […]
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No injuries after dog alerts homeowners to garage fire in Woodstock
A dog alerted homeowners to a fire that started in the garage of a residence in Woodstock, allowing the residents to escape safely, fire officials said. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 2:14 a.m. Monday to the 1500 block of Ginny Lane in Woodstock for a report of a structure fire. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Communication […]
1 hospitalized after two-vehicle crash that left one car rolled over in Woodstock
Authorities say one person was transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash that left one car rolled over on its roof in Woodstock Saturday morning. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and Woodstock Police Department responded around 9:13 a.m. Saturday to the 1200 block of Lake Avenue. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Communication Specialist Alex Vucha said crews […]
30 days in jail for former Lake County prosecutor who bought hotel room, liquor for teenager
A former Lake County assistant state’s attorney has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for renting a hotel room in Woodstock with an 18-year-old and providing her with liquor. Javaron D. Buckley, 34, of the 1200 block of North Wheeling Road in Mount Prospect, was charged with providing liquor to a minor, battery making […]
Man charged with sexually abusing woman, injuring man with weapon in Richmond
Court documents allege that a Woodstock man sexually abused a woman, injured a man with a weapon and then battered a police officer who tried to arrest him in Richmond. Courtney L. Barker, 41, of the 500 block of Gerry Street in Woodstock, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer, […]
McHenry woman arrested in Woodstock for driving under influence for 7th time
A McHenry woman was arrested earlier this week after police in Woodstock allege she was driving under the influence for her seventh time, court documents show. Laura G. Rodriguez, 46, of the 600 block of Waters Edge Drive in McHenry, was charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence, two counts of driving […]
180 days in jail for Woodstock dog trainer charged with starving numerous dogs
A man who owned a dog boarding and training facility in Woodstock has been sentenced to 180 days in jail, but will only serve 90 days total, after being charged with starving seven dogs in his care. Ryan M. Thomas, 39, of the 1100 block of Rail Drive in Woodstock, was charged with aggravated cruelty […]
6 years in prison for Crystal Lake man who sold fentanyl-laced heroin to woman before her death
A Crystal Lake man has been sentenced to six years in prison for selling fentanyl-laced heroin to a woman shortly before she died of a drug overdose in Woodstock. Lorachioe S. Sockwell, 53, of the 0-100 block of East Crystal Lake Avenue in Crystal Lake, was charged with six counts of drug-induced homicide, unlawful possession […]
12 years in prison for Chicago man who robbed Woodstock motel at gunpoint, battered clerk
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for robbing a Woodstock motel at gunpoint and battering the clerk in 2020. Trent J. Keegan, 28, of the 4200 block of North Hazel Street in Chicago, was charged with three counts of armed violence, two counts of armed robbery, felon in possession of […]