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Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Violent Attack at Woodstock Gas Station. A 29-year-old Woodstock resident faces attempted murder charges after a violent incident at a Shell gas station on North Eastwood Drive. Authorities say the suspect assaulted a female clerk, leaving her with significant injuries to her face, ribs, and arms, and attempted to cause an explosion at the station. Woodstock police responded quickly, providing aid and collecting evidence, while a judge denied the suspect pre-trial release. The case remains under active investigation by local authorities. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 2) Lake County Woodstock, IL

Woman Accused of Setting Fire at Woodstock Walmart Faces Aggravated Arson Charge. A 21-year-old Woodstock woman was charged with aggravated arson after allegedly setting fire inside the Walmart store on Lake Avenue in Woodstock on New Year's Eve. Surveillance footage reportedly captured her using an accelerant to spark the blaze while the store was occupied, leading to about $5 million in damages and a temporary closure. Emergency responders evacuated the building, and no injuries were reported. The suspect remains in custody following a court order. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 2) Lake County Woodstock, IL

Woodstock Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Gas Station Clerk Assault. Authorities in Woodstock arrested a 29-year-old man following a violent attack on a female store clerk at a Shell gas station on North Eastwood Drive. Police responded Wednesday morning to find the employee seriously injured after being struck multiple times inside the store. Investigators used statements from the victim and security footage to identify and locate the suspect. The incident is being treated as an attempted murder, and the suspect remains in custody. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 2) Lake County Woodstock, IL

Woodstock Woman Charged Following Arson That Caused Major Damage to Walmart Store. A 21-year-old resident of Woodstock was arrested and faces felony charges for allegedly starting a fire at the Walmart located at 1275 Lake Avenue on New Year’s Eve. The incident prompted a significant emergency response from the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and local police. The fire reportedly caused over $5 million in damage to merchandise and temporarily closed the store. Authorities continue their investigation as the accused faces substantial legal consequences. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 1) Lake County Woodstock, IL

Officials Investigate Fire at Woodstock Walmart That Prompted Temporary Closure. A fire inside the Walmart at 1275 Lake Avenue in Woodstock on New Year’s Eve led to a store evacuation and temporary closure due to smoke and product damage. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and local police arrived shortly after 7 p.m. to find employees had already activated emergency procedures. The automatic sprinkler system extinguished the flames before firefighters entered to investigate. Authorities are currently conducting a police investigation into the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 1) Lake County Woodstock, IL

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