Ogle County, IL

On 4/9/2020 at approximately 2:02 p.m., Deputies responded to and address on East Valley View Drive, in reference to a citizen complaint.  After a brief investigation Deputies placed Taunya Hollis-Jared, age 48 of Rockford, under arrest for Disorderly Conduct, 2 outstanding Ogle County Traffic Warrants, and Theft under $500.00 for a separate incident which occurred on 2/2/2020 at the same residence.  Hollis-Jared was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond. 

On 03/13/20 the following people were arrested for Ogle County Outstanding Warrants:

• Jean A. Bennett, 46, of Rockford for Failure to Appear. Bennett had a bond of $2,230 and was given a reduction bond at court. Bennett was given a $1,000 recog.
• Milo H. Gibson, 30, of Chicago for Failure to Appear, and Suspended Driver’s License. Gibson has a bond of $581 and $5,000/10%. Gibson will go to court on 03/16/20 at 1:00 pm.

On 03/10/20 the following people were arrested for Ogle County Outstanding Warrants:

• Robin Weatherall, 31, of Rockford, for Failure to Appear. Weatherall has a bond of $2072. Weatherall will return to court on 03/13/20 at 9:00 am. Weatherall remains in the Ogle County Jail.

• Nicholas D. Pillion, 19, of Rochelle, for Failure to Appear. Pillion has a bond of $115 and will return to court on 03/13/20 at 9:00 am. Pillion remains in the Ogle County Jail.

On 02/28/20 the following people were arrested for Ogle County Outstanding warrants:
Jared Wiggins, 32, of Polo for a Theft warrant. Wiggins has a bond of $3000/10%. Wiggins will go to court on 03/02/20 at 1:00pm. Wiggins remains in custody with the Ogle County Jail.
Robert Mclain, 29, of Byron for Failure to Appear warrant. Mclain had a bond of $1282. Mclain went to court and recieved a bond of $400. Mclain posted bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Mclain will return to court on 03/30/20 at 9:00 am.

• Leia Thumann, age 42, for Failure to Appear. Thumann has a full cash bond of $457 and will appear in court on 02/28/20 at 9 a.m.
• Jazmin Johnson, age 23, for Driving While License Suspended. Johnson posted the $3000/10% bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with a return court date of 03/20/20 at 9 a.m.

On 02/22/20 at approximately 1:39 am Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence in Chana for the report of shots being fired from a firearm.  Pursuant to the investigation, Elias Frankfother, age 24 of Chana, was charged with Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, Violation of the Concealed Carry Firearms Act and Disorderly Conduct.  Chet Harrolle, age 38 of Leaf River, was charged with Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.  Both Frankfother and Harrolle were confined at the Ogle County Jail awaiting a court appearance.  Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by the Illinois State Police and the Oregon Police Department.

On 02/18/20 at approximately 9:39 p.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations at the intersection of IL Rte 251 and Interstate 88 in Rochelle.  The vehicle, a black BMW passenger car, did not stop for Deputies and fled from the scene.  The vehicle was later located on Creston Road in rural Rochelle after being involved in a minor accident.  The driver, Joseph Calamia, age 44 of Wheaton, was taken to Rochelle Community Hospital for treatment of minor injuries and subsequently discharged.  Calamia was charged with DUI, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Aggravated Fleeting to Elude, Driving while License Revoked, Reckless Driving, Possession of Stolen Property and numerous traffic violations.  Calamia was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.  Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by the Rochelle Police Department and the Illinois State Police.     

On 02/19/20 the following people were arrested for Ogle County Outstanding Warrants:

• Robert Puckett, 23, of Loves Park for a No Valid Drivers License Warrant. Puckett had a bond of $3000 / 10%. Puckett did post the $3000/ 10% bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Puckett has to return for court on 02/20/20 at 1:00 pm.
• Tiffany Fabish, 35, of Davis Junction for Failure to Appear Warrant. Fabish has a bond of $4,103, and Fabish will return back to court on 02/20/20 at 1:00 pm.
• Jessica Pulliam, 32, of Rockford for Failure to Appear Warrant. Pulliam has a bond of $1,988. Pulliam will return to court on 02/20/20 at 1:00 pm.

On 02/09/20 at approximately 9:40 pm Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an address in Stillman Valley for the report of vehicular hijacking with a weapon.  Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a lengthy investigation with the assistance of the Ogle County K9, Illinois State Police, Rockford Police and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.  Pursuant to the investigation, William Silas, 18, of  Richton Park IL, was arrested for Vehicular Hijacking, 2 counts of Aggravated Robbery,  2 counts of Aggravated Battery, Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, 2 counts of Aggravated Assualt and Driving While License was Suspended.  Silas was confined at the Ogle County Jail awaiting a court appearance.

on 2-7-20 at 6:51 p.m., following a traffic stop at Illinois Rte. 251 and Lake Lida Lane in Rochelle Deputies arrested Jacob R. Albers, age 26 of Mendota, for Driving While License Suspended.  Albers was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond 

On 02/03/2020 at 9:36pm Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of S. Rt. 2 for a traffic violation. After an investigation, Goldie L. Johnson-Kirksy, age 26, of Rochelle was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Johnson-Kirksy was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

On 01/29/20 at 2:37 pm following a traffic stop in the 7000 block of west Illinois Rte 72 Deputies arrested Stanley L Plaza, 58, of Mt Morris for driving without a valid driver's license.  Plaza was transported to the Ogle Co Jail and held in lieu of bond.

On 01/29/20 at 11:03 pm following a traffic stop at Illinois Rte 251 and Steward road Deputies arrested Dereck Merritt, 35, of New Freedom, WI for driving while license suspended.  Merritt was released on scene on a 2500.00 I-Bond and will appear in court on 02/28/2020 at 9:00 am .  

On 01/27/20, at approximately 11:30 am, Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 17000 block of E IL Route 38. After further investigation, Isabella Adamski ,age 23, of Dekalb was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.  Adamski was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she received citations for Driving While License Suspended, No Valid Insurance, Expired Registration, and Failure to Wear Seat Belt.  

On 01/22/20 the following people were arrested for Ogle County Outstanding Warrants:

• Frank Fenton, 55, of Byron for Domestic Battery Warrant. Fenton had a bond of $5000 / 10%. Fenton did post the $5000/ 10% bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Fenton has to return for court on 02/05/20 at 10:00 am.
• Jay Moore, 45, of Rockford for Failure to Appear. Moore has a bond of $1,630, and Moore will return back to court on 01/24/20 at 9:00 am.
• John R. Powell, 58, of Polo for Suspended Drivers License. Powell had a bond of $5,000/ 10%. Powell went to court and received a $5,000 recog. Powell was released from the Ogle County Jail and will return back to court on 01/24/20 at 9:00 am.
• Dominic N. Mireles , 37, of Rockford for Driving while License Suspended, Criminal Trespass to Residence, and Obstructing Identification. Mireles had a bond of $5000/10%, $5000/10%, and $3000/10%.  Mireles will go to court on 01/23/20 at 1:00pm.
• Jonathan G. Dalton, 30, of Schaumburg for Failure to Appear. Dalton has a bond of $2159 and will go to court on 01/24/20 at 9:00 am.
• Andrew J. Wood, 24, of St. Clair, Mo for CDL not Obtained. Wood had a bond of $5,000/10%. Wood was released from the Ogle County jail and Wood will return to court on 03/30/20 at 9:00 am.
• Jeffrey M. Plantz, 22, of Dixon  for Disorderly Conduct, and Failure to Appear . Plantz had a bond of $3,000/10%, and $516. Plantz did go to court and has a bond of $516. Plantz will go to court on 01/24/20 at 9:00 am.
• Kendall Pelt , 47, of Mount Morris for DUI, Domestic Battery, and Bond Violation. Pelt has a bond of $100,000 / 10%.Pelt will return to court on 01/23/20 at 9:00 am.   

On January 20, 2020 at 12:27 PM the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, Forreston Police Department, Forreston Fire Department, and the Forreston Ambulance responded to a one vehicle roll over accident on Rt. 26 at Lanark Rd.

A gray Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on Rt. 26 when the vehicle drove onto the shoulder of the road.  The driver Kevin M. Brill, age 62 of Forreston corrected back on the roadway causing the vehicle to lose control.  The vehicle skidded across the road striking an embankment on the east side of Rt. 26.  The vehicle then rolled over in the ditch coming to a stop on its roof. 

Brill was extricated from the vehicle by the Forreston Fire Department and then transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital with minor injuries by the Forreston  Ambulance. 

On 01/20/20 at approximately 9:07 am Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Lynn-Scot-Rock Fire Department were dispatched to a single vehicle accident on IL Rte. 72 in rural Davis Junction.  A 2019 Dodge Ram was driving eastbound on IL Rte. 72 when it went off the south side of the roadway.  The Dodge slid down into the ditch, traveled over 600 feet, overturned and struck several trees in a wooded area south of the roadway.  The driver of the Dodge, Courtney Paulson, 43, of Rockford, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ogle County Coroner.  Accident remains under investigation.

On 01/17/2020 at approximately 3:44pm Ogle County Deputies, Mt Morris Police Department, along with the Mt Morris Fire department and EMS responded to a two vehicle accident in the 3700 block of West Illinois Route 64. After an investigation it was learned that a 16 year old female from  Mt Morris lost control of her vehicle on the snowy roadway.  The female slid across the roadway and struck an oncoming vehicle.  The driver of the vehicle, Jeffery Singley, age 49, of Forreston, was transported to FHN Hospital in Freeport for minor injuries. The female was issued a citation for too fast for conditions. The owner of both vehicles requested Dyers towing to remove the vehicles.

On 01/17/20 the following were arrested for Ogle County Outstanding Warrants:

Justin R. Olson , 34, from Grandville for Failure to Appear. Olson had a bond of $325, Olson did post the $325 bond. Olson Was released from the Ogle County jail. Olson does not have to return for a court date.

Donaldson A. Peterson, 50, from Rockford for  Failure to Appear. Peterson had a bond of $1,086, Peterson did post the $1,086 bond. Peterson was released from the Ogle County Jail. Peterson does not have to return for a court date.
 

• Thomas Minton, age 36, of Rockford for an outstanding Ogle County Failure to Appear Warrant. Minton had a bond of $1,735. Minton posted bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with no return court date.
• Juan Olguin, age 37, of Rochelle for an outstanding Ogle County Failure to Appear Warrant as well as a Petition to Revoke. Olguin had a bond of $5,000/10% and $666 Full Cash. Olguin did not post bond and will appear in court on 1/8/20 at 12:30pm.
• Matthew Marsili, age 48, of Cherry Valley for an outstanding Ogle County Failure to Appear Warrant. Marsili had a bond of $1,000. Marsili did not post bond and will appear in court on 1/8/20 at 1:00pm.

On 12/31/19 Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies Arrested Cole A. Nevenhoven, age 26 of Byron, on N. Tower Rd. and Lynn Rd. For Driving While License Suspended and an Ogle County Warrant. Nevenhoven was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Nevenhoven posted bond and has a return court date of 1/24/20 at 9:00am.

• Erich Huber, 38, of Stillman Valley for Failure to Appear. Huber had a bond of $470. Huber did post the $470 bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail.
• Regina Tamayo, 52, of Oregon for Failure to Appear. Tamayo was not able to post and and will go to court on 12/30/19 at 1:00pm.

On 12/27/19 at 12:02 pm Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 2 vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Mt. Morris Road and IL RTE 72 in rural Leaf River.  A Honda passenger car driven by Victor Heather, 18, of Oregon, was southbound on Mt. Morris Road approaching the intersection with IL RTE 72.  Numerous witnesses and evidence at the scene indicate that Heather failed to stop at the stop sign and struck a Kia SUV that was traveling eastbound on IL RTE 72.  Heather’s vehicle came to rest in the intersection, facing North.  The Kia SUV was pushed into the south ditch upon impact, overturned, and came to rest in the ditch on its side; facing East.  Heather was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Mercy Health’s Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford for treatment of serious injuries by the Mt Morris Ambulance.  The Kia was driven by Jason Viverito, 42, of Davis Junction.  Passengers in the Kia were: Steve Klassen, 62, of Davis Junction, Dawn Klassen, 58, of Davis Junction, Curtis Sherman, 63, of Loves Park, and a 5 year old female juvenile from Davis Junction.  All occupants of the Kia were transported to Swedish American Hospital in Rockford for treatment of serious injuries by EMS from Byron, Leaf River, and Forreston.  Accident remains under investigation.

• Ralph McCormick, age 35 of Chana, for Failure to Report a Change of Address. McCormick went to court and was released on a $10,000 recognizance bond. McCormick was released from the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court on 12/18/19 at 10:30 a.m.
• Jeremy Owens, age 25 of Rockford, for Failure to Appear. Owens went to court and was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond. Owens was released from the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court on 12/30/19 at 9:00 a.m.
• Melissa Speers, age 34 of Oregon, for Failure to Appear. Speers went to court and was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond. Speers was released from the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court on 01/27/20 at 9:00 a.m.

ON December 3, 2019 AT 3:28PM THE OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, BYRON FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND THE BYRON AMBULANCE RESPONDED TO A ONE VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN FRONT OF 428 E. RT. 72. A SILVER TOYOTA WAS EASTBOUND ON RT. 72 WHEN IT LEFT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT BEFORE TRAVELLING INTO A FIELD AND COMING TO A STOP. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE BARBARA A. KINNER AGE 81 OF OREGON WAS TRANSPORTED TO MERCY HEALTH BY THE BYRON AMBULANCE WITH MINOR INJURIES. THE ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

• Enrique Vasquez, age 27 of Rochelle, for Failure to Appear. Vasquez has a bond of $622 full cash. Vasquez posted bond and has no return court date.
• Amber Keener, age 35 of Dixon, for Failure to Appear. Keener has a bond of $3,455 full cash. Keener posted bond and has no return court date.
• Jay Moore, age 45 of Rockford, for Failure to Appear. Moore has a bond of $1,529 full cash. Moore appeared in court on 11/27/19 and was given a recognize bond and will return to court on 12/30/19 at 9:00 am.

On 11/23/19 at approximately 6:24pm Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a three vehicle accident at the intersection of Pines Rd and Lowell Park Rd.  An investigation into the accident revealed an eastbound Fiat being driven by Jessica Johnson, age 25 of Dixon attempted to turn left across the oncoming lane of traffic at which time her vehicle was struck by a westbound Chevrolet.  Following the initial impact, Johnson's vehicle then collided with a northbound Buick which was waiting to turn right at the stop sign on Lowell Park Rd.  The Chevrolet continued traveling eastbound following the collision where it traveled through a wooden fence before coming to a rest.  Johnson was cited for an Improper Left Turn.  Deputies were assisted at the scene by Polo Fire/EMS, Mt Morris Fire/EMS, and Advance EMS.  The accident remains under investigation.

ON NOVEMBER 22, 2019 AT 5:42 AM THE OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, ROCHELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND THE ROCHELLE AMBULANCE RESPONDED TO A 3 VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON I39 MM 100. A CHRYSLER 200 WAS SOUTHBOUND ON I39 PASSING A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER COMBINATION THAT WAS ALSO SOUTHBOUND. AT THE SAME TIME A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER COMBINATION WAS NORTHBOUND ON I39 AT MM 100 WHEN A TIRE/WHEEL COMBINATION CAME OFF OF THE SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER COMBINATION. THE TIRE/WHEEL COMBINATION CROSSED THE CENTER MEDIAN STRIKING THE CHRYSLER 200 IN THE FRONT BUMPER. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE CHRYSLER 200 TO STRIKE THE SIDE OF THE SOUTHBOUND SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER COMBINATION. THE CHRYSLER 2OO CAME TO A STOP IN THE CENTER MEDIAN WHERE IT BECAME FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE DRIVER OF THE CHRYSLER 200 KEVIN ADAMSKI AGE 33 OF CHANA WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE SAFELY. ADAMSKI WAS TRANSPORTED TO ROCHELLE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES. THE DRIVER OF THE SOUTHBOUND SEMI TRACTO TRAILER COMBINATION PAUL IRLACHER, AGE 52, OF CHERRY VALLEY AND THE DRIVER OF THE NORTHBOUND SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER COMBINATION JOSE ACEVEDO, AGE 48, OF CHICAGO WERE NOT INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT.

• Edward Hutchinson, age 50 of Rockford, for Failure to Appear. Hutchinson has a bond of $582 full cash and will appear in court on 11/13/19 at 1 p.m.
• Amy Orsted, age 30 of Oregon, for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Orsted went to court and was release on a $5000 recognizance bond and will go back to court on 12/04/19 for 10:30 a.m.

On 11/05/2019, at approximately 10:20pm, Deputies were dispatched to the 400 block S. 1st Ave, Forreston reference a check welfare.  After a brief investigation, Deputies arrested Dale Ulrich age (37) of Forreston for Disorderly Conduct.  Dale was then transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.   

• Ambra Walker, 33, of Rochelle for Failure to appear. Walker has a bond of $3972.69 and Walker will go to court on 11/06/19 at 1:00 pm. Walker remains in the Ogle County jail.
• Teray Bell , 36, of Rockford for Failure to appear. Bell has a bond of $1409 and Bell will return to court on 11/25/19 at 9:00. Bell remains in the Ogle county jail.
• Conor Smith, 21, of Rochelle for Failure to appear. Smith had a bond of $1677, Smith went to court and recieved a bond of $125. Smith did post bond and was released from the Ogle County jail. Smith will return to court on 11/25/19 at 9:00 am.
• Krista Genna, 39, of Rochelle for Failure to appear. Genna had a bond of $1102, Genna went to court and recieved a bond of $225. Genna did post bond and was released from the Ogle County jail. Genna will return to court on 11/25/19 at 9:00 am.

• Corey R. Dunbar, age 42 of Roscoe, for Failure to Appear. Dunbar posted the $364 full cash bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with no further court dates.
• Alan Cruz Quiroz, age 38 of Round Lake, for Failure to Appear. Cruz Quiroz posted the $325 full cash bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with no further court dates.

• Maximilian Steck, age 23, of Mount Morris. Steck was arrested for a speeding warrant with a bond of $3000. Steck recieved a recog of $3000 and was released from the Ogle County jail. Steck has to return on 11-12-19 at 9:00am.
• Marion Frye , age 22, of Rockford for Failure to appear warrant. Frye had a bond of $875. Frye posted bond and was released from the Ogle County jail.

On October 19,  2016 the Byron Police Department, Byron Fire Protection District and Ogle County Sheriff’s Office responded to report of a house fire at 2020 Silverthorne Drive, in Byron. Margaret "Maggie" Meyer, 31, and her son Amos Meyer, 3, died as a result of the fire.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office immediately began investigating the suspicious fire with local, state and federal partners including: Byron Police, Illinois State Police Zone 2 Investigations, Ogle County Coroner’s Office, Illinois State Police Crime Scene, Illinois Fire Marshal,  technical assistance from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, and FBI.

During the course of our 18 month investigation significant evidence was gathered. As a result of the investigation, yesterday on Oct. 8, 2019 an Ogle County Grand Jury entered an indictment charging Duane "DC" Meyer, 37, of Byron, the ex-husband of Maggie and father of Amos, on 4 Counts of 1^st Degree Murder, 2 Counts Aggravated Arson and 1 Count Concealment of a Homicidal Death.

Duane Meyer was arrested at approximately 6:00 a.m. today Oct 9, 2019 without incident. During the arrest Duane Meyer was in possession of a loaded firearm and was charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He is currently being housed at the Ogle County Jail with a 10 million dollar bond.

On 9/30/2019 at approximately 3:45 PM Ogle County Deputies, along with Polo Fire, EMS and Police Department's responded to a two vehicle accident at the north intersection of Illinois Route 26 and Illinois Route 64.  After an investigation it was learned that a 2016 red Chevy pickup, driven by Jeffery Singley, age 49 of Forreston sideswiped a blue Chevy Equinox, driven by Michelle Tirado, age 46 of Lanark.  Tirado was transported to FHN Hospital by Polo EMS. 

On 09-30-19 at approximately 0130 hours Ogle County Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on  Hwy. 251 / Rte. 64. The vehicle fled from Deputies and was later stopped on Flagg Rd near Rochelle after striking stop sticks. After conducting a investigation it was learned that the vehicle was stolen out of Rockford. The 16 year old female driver was taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Fleeing to Elude, Driving While Suspended, and Speeding. She was transported to a Juvenile Detention Center where she will be held pending a court appearance.

On 09/29/19 at 3:05 pm Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop, for a registration violation at Willow road and 1st Street, Forreston. After a brief investigation Deputies arrested Kolby J. Morningstar , 20, of Dekalb for Driving on a Suspended License.  Morningstar was taken to the Ogle County jail and held in lieu of bond.   

 On 09-28-19 at approximately 2200 hours Ogle County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevy Lumina in the 7600 block of North River Rd. After conducting an investigation Kieth Britsch age  54, of Oregon was arrested for Driving While License Revoked. Britsch was transported to the ogle County Hail where he was held in lieu of bond.

On 09/27/19 at 0550 am , Ogle County Deputies initiated a traffic stop for an equipment violation in at Stone Hill Rd and Rte 64. After a short investigation Deputies arrested Jamie Gasper-Hernandez, age (48), of Rochelle, for No Valid Drivers License .  Jamie was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.  

On 9/22/2019 at approximately 12:54 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of IL Rte. 72 and Pecatonica Road.  After arriving Deputies learned a gray Buick SUV driven by Samantha Berry, age 32, of Oregon, was traveling southbound on Pecatonica Road and came to the stop intersection of IL Rte. 72.  The Buick then pulled out in front of red Chevrolet SUV driven by Richard Pleiser, age 48 of Bellevue, Iowa, which was traveling westbound on IL Rte. 72.  Both the Chevrolet and Buick sustained heavy front end damage.  Berry was transported to FHN Hospital in Freeport by ambulance for non life threatening injuries.  Pleiser and his passenger Dawn Rodriguez, age 45, of Bellevue, Iowa were both transported to Rockford Memorial Hospital by ambulance for non life threatening injuries.  Byron EMS, Mt. Morris EMS, Leaf River EMS, Leaf River Fire, and Byron Police Department assisted with the accident.  The accident remains under investigation. 

On 09/19/19 at 2:41 PM following a traffic stop at Illinois Rte. 26 and Montague road Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Daniel Nieves, 38 of Shannon, Illinois, for Driving While License Suspended.  Nieves was transported to the Ogle County Jail and will appear in court on 09/17/19 at 1:00 PM.

On 09-15-2019 at approximately 2:30pm, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on I39, Mile Marker 111, north bound for a registration/license violation.  After a brief investigation, Deputies arrested Terra Kirkpatrick ,age (39), of Monroe Center for No Valid Driver's License.  Terra was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. 

On 09-13-2019 at approximately 7:25 am, Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block E. IL Rte 72 for a Registration Violation.  After a brief investigation, Deputies arrested Deanna R. Nelson, age 34, of Davis Junction for Driving While License Suspended. Deanna was then transported to the Ogle County Jail and Held in lieu of bond.

On 09-10-2019 at approximately 1600 hours, Deputies responded to the 1200 block, E. IL Rte 72 reference a suspicious vehicle.  After a brief investigation, Deputies arrested Dale E. Williams age (54) of Beloit, WI. for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Dale was taken into custody, with a return court date.

On the morning of 9/3/19, the Ogle County Sheriff's Office took numerous reports of houses and vehicles having been burglarized in Chana. On the morning of 9/4/19, Ogle County Detectives took into custody and subsequently arrested Franklin T. Houston, Jr., age 21 of Chana. Houston was charged with one count of Residential Burglary, a class 1 Felony. Several pieces of stolen property have been recovered and Detectives are still identifying the owners of the property. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges on Houston are pending. Houston was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held without bond pending a court appearance on 9/5/19. 

On the above date of  09/01/19 at 6:30am the Ogle County Sherriff's office conducted a motorist assist on I-39 mile marker 108. After a brief investigation deputies arrested 21 year old, Jose  Chigo -temich, of Naperville for driving without a valid license. Jose was then transported to Ogle County jail and lieu of bond.

• Harley H Sharboneau of Dixon, 19 years old
• Kira L Finfrock  of Shannon, 18 years old
• Owen M Bergstron of Dixon, 19 years old
• Dakota M.K McGuire of Dixon, 19 years old
• William D Grim of Dixon, 20 years old
• Dalton H Adcock of Dixon, 20 years old
• Jakiah J Williams of Dixon, 19 years old

• Joseph Caldwell, age 27 of Oregon, for Violation of an Order of Protection. Caldwell posted the $3,000/10% bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Caldwell will appear in court on 09/20/19 at 9:00 a.m.
• Gregory Yokley, age 34 of Loves Park, for Failure to Appear. Yokley posted the $255 full cash bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Yokley will appear in court on 09/30/19 at 9:00 a.m.

On 08-28-19 at approximately 1230 a.m. Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Reana Foster, age 20 of DeKalb for Driving While License Suspended. Foster was arrested on Rte. 38 by Deputies after being stopped for speeding. Foster was transported to the Ogle County Jail and left in lieu of bond.  

On 08-23-2019 at approximately 0007 hours, Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 19000 block E. Rte. 64, for a equipment violation.  After a brief investigation Deputies arrested Kyle Hogan age (20) of Sycamore for Driving While License Suspended.  Kyle was transported to the Ogle County Jail and left in lieu of bond.  

 
ON August 4, 2019 AT 1533 HOURS THE OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND THE OREGON AMBULANCE RESPONDED TO A ONE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES AT THE INTERSECTION OF RT 64 AND LIMKILN RD. A TAN TOYOTA RAV 4 WAS WESTBOUND ON RT 64 ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT ONTO LIMEKILN RD. THE TOYOTA STRUCK THE EMBANKMENT IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION. THE DRIVER SHERRY L. BUTLER AGE 63 OF GENOA WAS TRANSPORTED TO KSB HOSPITAL BY OREGON EMS WITH MINOR INJURIES. BUTLER WAS ISSUED CITATIONS FOR FAILURE TO REDUCE SPEED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, ILLEGAL TRANSPORTATION OF ALCOHOL, AND DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. BULTER WAS GIVEN AN IBOND WITH A SEPTEMBER COURT DATE.

On 07/31/19 at 4:43 PM Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies were advised of a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Leaf River Rd and Mud Creek Rd.  After a short investigation it was learned that a 2002 Toyota Rav4 driven by a 16 year old Juvenile from Leaf River was traveling south on Leaf River, failed to stop at the intersection of Mud Creek Rd colliding with a 2019 Nissan Altima driven by Lori O'Drobinak 59 of Tampa, Florida.  No injuries were reported.  The Juvenile was issued a citation for failure to stop at an intersection.  Crash remains under investigation.

On 07-21-19 at approximately 0154 Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident without injuries in the 7000 block of N. IL Rte 251.  After further investigation Shawn Skinner, age 24, of Sterling was arrested for Driving under the Influence of Alcohol. Shawn was also issued citations for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. Shawn was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.  

On 07/17/19 at 9:35 am Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted an investigation at a residence in the Village of Davis Junction.  The suspect of the investigation, Jemma J. Atterbury, 32, of Davis Junction, fled from the scene in a vehicle to avoid arrest.  Sheriff’s Deputies pursued Atterbury for approximately 2 miles; before Atterbury stopped her vehicle.  Atterbury was taken into custody and charged with  Aggravated Fleeing to Elude a Peace Officer, Reckless Driving, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct and several traffic violations.  Atterbury was confined at the Ogle County Jail awaiting a court appearance. 

•  Dion D. Carr, age 27, of Rochelle for Registration Expired and Criminal Damage to Property. Carr had a bond of 2000/10% and 5000/10%. Carr recieved a $3,000 recog from the judge and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Carr will return for court on 08/07/19 at 10:30 am.
• Katherine Milliron, age 26, of Rochelle for Sex Offender/ False info. Milliron had a bond of $25,000/10%. Milliron recieved a $10,000 recog from the judge and was released from the Ogle County Jail. Milliron will return for court on 08/07/19 at 10:30 am.
• Joshua Schier, age 42, of Mt. Morris for Failure to Appear. Schier had a bond of $150 and Schier posted his bond. Schier was released from the Ogle County Jail and will return for court on 07/29/19 at 9:30 am.

• Ernest Miller, age 30 of Leaf River, for Failure to Appear. Miller was released on a recognizance bond and will appear in court on 07/29/19 at 1 p.m.
• Mario Pineda, age 25 of Rochelle, for Failure to Appear. Pineda was released on a recognizance bond and will appear in court on 09/09/19 at 10:45 a.m.
• Samara Goff, age 41 of Mt. Morris, for Failure to Appear. Goff was released on a recognizance bond and will appear in court on 07/29/19 at 1 p.m.

• Ryan Hackbert, age 36 of Rockford, for Failure to Appear. Hackbert posted the $150 full cash bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with no further court date.
• Michel Ndikubwayo, age 19 of Rochelle, for Failure to Appear. Ndikubwayo posted the $275 full cash bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with no further court date.
• Travis Adams, age 35 of Rochelle, for Failure to Appear. Adams was released from the Ogle County Jail on a $5,000 recognizance bond and will go to court on 07/29/19 at 9:00 a.m.

On July 10, 2019 AT 3:06 PM Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies and Rochelle Fire and Ambulance responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Rt. 251 and Bethel Road. A Kia Serento driven by Savanna M. Von Oepen, age 23 of Dekalb was Northbound on Rt 251 when it lost control crossing over the center line and striking the rear of a Southbound cement truck driven by Jordan J. Lumbreras, age 21 of Belvidere. Both Von Oepen and Lumbreras refused medical treatment at the scene. The accident remains under investigation.

On 07/03/19 at approximately 11:44 p.m., Deputies responded to a car vs motorcycle accident at the intersection of Illinois Rte 26 and Freeport Rd.  An investigation revealed that a vehicle being driven by James Mumford, age 72 of Windsor, was turning left onto Rte 26 from Freeport Rd. at which time it entered the path of a southbound motorcycle being driven by Justin Burton, age 34 of Forreston.  Burton was transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital by Forreston EMS and was later flown to Mercy Hospital in Rockford for treatment of injuries.  James Mumford and a passenger in the vehicle, Joyce Mumford, age 69 also of Windsor were transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital by Polo EMS for treatment of injuries.  James Mumford was cited for Failure to Yield.  The accident remains under investigation.

• Martin Chavez, age 38 of Dekalb, for Failure to Appear. Chavez has a bond of $2,366 full cash and remains in the Ogle County Jail. Chavez will appear in court on 07/01/19 at 1 p.m.
• Jaime Carter, age 38 of Oregon, for Drug Court Sanctions. Carter has no bond and will appear in court on 07/01/19 at 1 p.m.
• Dan Knaub, age 31 of Leaf River, for two separate warrants. The first one for Failure to Appear with a $350 full cash and the second one for Petition to Revoke Probation. Knaub posted the $350 full cash bond and was released on $5,000 recognizance bond for the Petition to Revoke Probation warrant. Knaub will appear in court on 08/12/19 at 11:15 a.m.
• Rusty Barnes, age 47 of Stillman Valley, for Theft. Barnes was released on a $10,000 recognizance bond and will appear in court on 07/31/19 at 10:30 a.m.

On 6/24/19 at 4:43 PM, Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop at Queens and Bethel Road.  After an investigation Deputies arrested Michael Henry age 37 of Kings for Driving While License Suspended and an active warrant out of Lee County.  Michael was transported to the Ogle County jail and is being held in lieu of bond.

• Fred Robison, 38, of Peoria for Probation Violation and Failure to Appear. Robison has a bond of $3000/10% and $945. Robison will return to court on 06/20/19 at 1:00 pm.
• Erich Huber, 37, of Stillman Valley for Driving while License Suspended. Huber had a bond of $3000/10%. Huber recived a $3000 recog and was released from the Ogle County jail. Huber will return for court on 07/12/19 at 9:00 am.

• Karl A. Munda ,36, of Shannon for Domestic Battery Warrant. Munda had a bond of $3000/10%. Munda posted the $3000/10% bond and was released from the Ogle County jail. Munda will return to court on 07/12/19 at 9:00 am.
• Alex R. Gonzalez, 24, of Hill Crest for Failure to Appear.  Alex posted his $100m bond and was released from the Ogle County jail. Gonzalez has to return for court on 07/29/19 at 9:00 am.
• Zachery M. Sanders , 30, of Rockford for Failure to Appear. Sanders had a $386 bond Sanders recieved a $1000 recog from the Judge and was released from the Ogle County jail. Sanders has to return on 07/29/19 at 9:00 am.
• Margeret L. Burfield, 30, of Rockford for Suspended Drivers License. Burfield was given a $3000 recog and was released from the Ogle County jail. Burfield has to return to court on 07/08/19 at 9:00 am.

ON June 18, 2019 AT 2:30PM OGLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES, BYRON FIRE DEPARTMENT, BYRON AMBULANCE, STILLMAN VALLEY AMBULANCE, AND THE OREGON AMBULANCE RESPONDED TO A TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN THE 5000 BLOCK N. RIVER ROAD. A BLUE GMC 2500 PICKUP WAS TRAVELLING NORTHBOUND ON RIVER ROAD WHEN A BLACK NISSAN ALTIMA TRAVELLING SOUTHBOUND CROSSED OVER THE CENTER LINE STRIKING THE PICKUP HEAD ON. THE DRIVER OF THE NISSAN CYDNEY R. LONG AGE 23 OF OREGON WAS TRANSPORTED TO SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITAL BY BYRON AMBULANCE WITH MINOR INJURIES. THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK MICHAEL R. DYE AGE 64 OF ROCKFORD REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT. DYE’S FRONT SEAT PASSENGER CHARLES B. DOYLE AGE 57 OF ROCKFORD WAS TRANSPORTED TO SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITAL BY STILLMAN VALLEY AMBULANCE WITH MINOR INJURIES AND THE BACK SEAT PASSENGER TRACI R. COCHRAN AGE 54 OF ROCKFORD WAS TRANSPORTED TO SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITAL BY OREGON AMBULANCE WITH MINOR INJURIES. THE ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

• Tyrus Sandoval, age 52 of Mt. Morris, for Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol. Sandoval posted the $3,000/10% bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with a court date of 07/12/19 at 9 a.m.
• John Strader, age 31 of Nelson, for Driving While License Revoked ($10,000/10%) and Failure to Appear ($1,959.77). Strader remains in the Ogle County Jail and will go to court on 06/17/19 at 1 p.m.
• Caleb Fuller, age 43 of Dixon, for Failure to Appear wit a bond of $297 full cash. Fuller remains in the Ogle County Jail and will go to court on 06/17/19 at 1 p.m.