Police Department - Police Chief David Mahlke, ph.(815) 728-0535 fax:(815) 653-1415

Memo from the Chief of Police:

Residents of the Village of Wonder Lake, your police department in an effort to better serve you, is asking for your cooperation when communicating a criminal act or suspicious circumstances. 

We would ask that you call McHenry County Sheriff’s Department direct.  The McHenry County Sheriff’s Department dispatches all calls to the Village of Wonder Lake Police Department. 

This will ensure a more prompt response to your needs. 

The non emergency number for McHenry County Sheriff’s Department is 338-2141.

Please do not call the Village Officials with a complaint pertaining to Village Ordinances. 

For all Village Ordinance Violations such as

• Weeds,
• Culverts,
• Nuisance calls, etc.,

Please call the Village of Wonder Police Department direct at 728-0535. 

If no one is there to answer your call, please leave your message on the answering machine.  Your message is very important to us and will be answered promptly as soon as an Officer arrives for duty. 

This is for all non-emergency calls only. 
For all emergency calls, dial 911

Free Gun Lock Program

The Wonder Lake Police Department recently received a grant from the Lieut. Governor's Office under the Home Safe Program. Any resident of the Village of Wonder Lake can come to the Wonder Lake Police Department and request up to two (2) free guns locks per person.

ATV, (Off Road Recreational Vehicles)

It has become a concern for the village as to the use of ATV's, within the village limits, being ridden by residents on private property, as well as public property. The Police Department is asking all parents to discourage the of riding these types of vehicles on private property as it causes a noise nuisance, and riders tend to leave private property, and ride on the streets. There have been reports of these types of vehicles being ridden on public property, parks, and retention ponds. This is strictly prohibited.

Parking

It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on any public street, in the village, at any time, after a snowfall of 2 inches or more. It is prohibited for residents to deposit the snow from their driveways onto the roadway. The Police Department encourages all residents to drive safely in inclement weather, keeping in mind that there are residents walking & enjoying the season. Your participation will ensure a safe season for everyone, and will assist the village in serving you with efficiency and the quality you expect.

Police Mission Statement

 The primary responsibility and mission of the Wonder Lake Police Department is to provide for the safety of residents and transitory persons within the corporate limits of the Village. The department is working toward the following endeavors:

• Community Policing Concept
• Bicycle Safety Program
• National Child Safety Awareness Program
• Community Neighborhood Watch Program

Helpful Forms

• Freedom of Information Request PDF