On March 16, 2023 the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a residential burglary which occurred in unincorporated Woodstock. During this incident, the offender entered the residence and removed multiple items of valuable jewelry.
On March 20, 2023, three additional burglaries were reported at unincorporated residences in Woodstock and Crystal Lake. During these incidents, entry was gained through unsecured doors or by physical damage. Each incident occurring in broad daylight, with the offender targeting high-value jewelry.
As a result of the investigation conducted by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, and with the assistance from the Woodstock Police Department, a suspect was identified as Scott A. Weissert, a current Illinois Department of Corrections Parolee.
On March 21, 2023, members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force and Intelligence Unit took Weissert into custody. This investigation remains ongoing.
Arrested
Scott A. Weissert
Male, 60
Lakemoor, IL
Charges
4 Counts-Residential Burglary (Class 1 Felony)
Resisting Arrest Causing Injury (class 4)
Possession of a Controlled Substance (class 4)
Bond: $200,000
Next Court Date/Time: 03/28/2023 @ 9:00 AM
The charges against this individual are merely allegations against them. All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.