NEWS
March 3-9, 2021
THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT
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SWEET TREATS
IN BRIEF $200,000 bond set in case of drug-induced homicide
INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY LARRY LOUGH
Lauren sells Girl Scout Thin Mints Saturday outside Walgreens. Scouts will sell cookies around town through March 31.
OBITUARIES
Michael J. Scalzo, 86 Michael John Scalzo, 86, died Feb. 19 at home with his love, Christine Horlacher, and her family with the support of Transitions Hospice. Michael was born in Chicago to Florence (Spera) Scalzo and Richard Scalzo. He is the beloved brother of Richard C (Betsy) Scalzo and uncle of Richard Allen (Emily) and Evan (Kate) Scalzo (Owen and Tristan). Michael graciously embraced grandfatherhood to Colin, Dion, and Travis Surma. Tales of his Army days charmed the boys and their friends. Many cousins loved Michael, especially the Guy Santillo family. A virtual photo memorial will be online soon.
Barbara Levandowski, 72
Barbara S. Levandowski, 72, formerly of Woodstock, died Monday Feb. 8, 2021. “Dr. L” was a principal and administrator in Woodstock School District 200 for many years. Visitation and Mass were Feb. 16 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Lake Villa.
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After his arrest outside the state, a Woodstock man has been brought back to face charges of drug-induced homicide. Kostas Lymberopoulos, 32, was being held on $200,000 bond in the McHenry County Correctional Facility on three Kostas counts of drugLymberopoulos induced homicide and three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. Police say he delivered fentanyl-laced heroin in October 2018 to a 23-year-old
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Woodstock Police Department
■ Antonio Tamez, 40, Elgin, was arrested Feb. 19 in the 200 block of Main Street on charges of criminal trespass to property, possession of controlled substance, and resisting a peace officer. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set. ■ Hugo Escobar Jr., 20, Harvard, was arrested Feb. 20 in the 11000 block of U.S. 14 on charges of speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no valid driver’s license, and possession of cannabis. Bond $2,500. Released on personal recognizance with notice to appear. Court date April 9. ■ Christina L. Pfaff, 40, Huntley, was arrested Feb. 21 in the 2000 block of Eastwood Drive on a Kane County warrant charging failure to appear. Bond $2,500 plus $75 notice to appear fee. Released on personal recognizance. Court date March 8. ■ Gustavo Perez, 18, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 22 at Kimball Avenue and Jefferson Street on charges of failure to yield at stop intersection and no valid driver’s license. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date April 1. ■ Francisco Abiel-Arellano, 18, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 22 in the 200 block of Tyron Street on charges of improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no valid driver’s license, and unlawful possession of cannabis in vehicle. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date April 15. ■ Albert J. Hogan, 26, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 24 in the 700 block of St. John’s Road on two counts of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and
McHenry man who died from an overdose after ingesting the drug. An arrest warrant was issued this past November. He is scheduled to appear in court on March 16.
Local man arrested on 10 charges of sexual assault
A 49-year-old Woodstock man is being held on $100,000 bond after his arrest on 10 charges involving sexual assault of a child. James W. Seekings was appointed a public defender when he appeared in court Feb. 16 after being arrested a week James W. earlier by WoodSeekings stock Police. He is charged with nine counts of predatory criminal sexual court date to be set.
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office
■ Osvaldo Bustamante, 44, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 18 on a charge of retail theft of less than $300. ■ Kostas Lymberopoulos, 32, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 19 on charges of drug-induced homicide (three counts), possession of methamphetamine (two counts), and possession of narcotic. Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District EMS calls for Feb. 18-24: 66 Fire Runs Feb. 18
2:25 a.m. – 900 block of North Seminary Avenue, system malfunction/other; command car 6:21 a.m. – 1900 block of Hartland Road, gas leak (natural or LP); engine, shift commander 8:16 p.m. – 700 block of St. John’s Road, smoke/odor removal; shift commander, truck, tender, engine, three ambulances Feb. 19
8:48 p.m. – 500 block of West Jackson Street, unintentional transmission of alarm/other; truck Feb. 20
2:41 p.m. – 500 block of West Jackson Street, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; shift commander, truck, ambulance, engine 11:51 p.m. – 500 block of McHenry Avenue, water/steam leak; truck Feb. 21
9:50 a.m. – 300 block of South
assault of a child younger than 13 and one count of aggravated sexual abuse of a family member younger than 18. A preliminary court hearing is scheduled for March 2. Investigators reported that a male family member of the victim had committed numerous acts of sexual assault.
CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS An article in the Feb. 24 edition incorrectly reported 30 wells might be dug in the northwest corner of the Park in the Square for a new geothermal heating-cooling system for the renovated Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House. In fact, only 14 of the 33 wells required would be dug in the park, according to City Planner Darrell Moore. Fluid from underground pipes would circulate through the buildings’ HVAC system to reduce the energy load for operating it, Moore said. We regret the errors. Eastwood Drive, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; truck 5:12 p.m. – South U.S. 14, traffic accident with no injuries; shift commander, truck, ambulance, engine 7:48 p.m. – 600 block of North Madison Street, carbon monoxide incident; truck Feb. 22
12:33 a.m. – 2200 block of South Eastwood Drive, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; shift commander, truck, ambulance, engine 6:23 a.m. – 1300 block of Club Road, malfunctioning sprinkler activation; shift commander, truck, ambulance, engine 7:14 a.m. – Eastwood Drive and Lake Avenue; traffic accident with injuries; shift commander, truck, ambulance 3:37 p.m. – U.S. 14 and Dean Street, traffic accident with injuries; shift commander, engine, two ambulances Feb. 23
5:09 a.m. – 700 block of St. John’s Road, lockout; engine 8:48 a.m. – 1200 block of Sandpiper Lane, gas leak (natural or LP); engine 10:24 a.m. – 100 block of South Eastwood Drive, unintentional alarm system activation; shift commander, truck, ambulance, engine 11:28 a.m. – U.S. 14 and Lake Avenue, traffic accident with injuries; shift commander, ambulance, engine 12:34 p.m. – 3300 block of Castle Road, unintentional detector activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, ambulance, engine 6:17 p.m. – U.S. 14 and Lake Avenue, traffic accident with no injuries; shift commander, ambulance, engine Feb. 24
2:10 p.m. – 300 block of Hayward Street, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, ambulance
