Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: May 30-31, 2023
On May 30 at approximately 5:50 p.m. deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Blackhawk Drive and Second Street in Byron. After further investigation, Kaitlyn Coleman, 28, of Oregon, was placed under arrest for driving while license suspended. Coleman was also cited for expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Coleman was released on an individual bond. All subjects are presumed innocent.... more
Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: May 24-29, 2023
On May 24 at approximately 12:47 p.m. deputies received a report of theft at the Lost Nation Golf Club. After a brief investigation, deputies located and arrested Benjamin Rhodes, 44, of Dixon for theft under $500. Rhodes also had two active Lee County warrants for failure to appear. Rhodes was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.... more
Rochelle Police Report: May 25-29, 2023
On May 25 at 9:17 p.m. Cole H. Smith, 35, of Rochelle was arrested for no valid driver’s license. He was released on an I-Bond with a July 7 Rochelle court date... more
Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: May 23-24, 2023
On May 23 at approximately 11:45 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Hitt Street in Mt. Morris. After investigation, deputies placed Charles Ladenberger, 38, of Mt. Morris under arrest for driving while license revoked. Ladenberger was additionally issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and suspended registration. Ladenberger was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.... more
Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: May 19-22, 2023
On May 19 at approximately 5:46 p.m. deputies responded to the 5,500 block of South Watertown Road for a single-vehicle rollover accident. A preliminary investigation revealed that a northbound vehicle being driven by Abbey Ewald, 32, of Rochelle, traveled off the east edge of the roadway. The vehicle then overturned multiple times before coming to a rest. Abbey Ewald was transported to KSB Hospital by Oregon EMS for treatment of serious injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, Conner Ewald, 8, was pronounced deceased at the scene. This accident remains under investigation with charges pending. Deputies were assisted at the scene by Oregon Fire/EMS.... more
Rochelle Police Report: May 22, 2023
On May 22 at 12:02 a.m. Benjamin Cruz-Lezama, 33, of Rochelle was arrested for driving while license suspended. He was released on an I-Bond with a June 23 Rochelle court date.... more
Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: May 15-18, 2023
On May 15 at 3:51 a.m. deputies were notified of a car in the ditch at South Garnhart Road just south of East Illinois Route 64. After investigation, Daniel Enriquez, 42, of Belvidere, was placed under arrest for driving while license revoked. Enriquez was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.... more
Rochelle Police Report: May 17-18, 2023
On May 17 at 4:28 a.m. Gloribel Turcios, 46, of Rochelle was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. She signed a promise to comply and was given a June 16 Rochelle court date.... more
Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: May 12-13, 2023
On May 12 at approximately 9:47 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of West Hitt Street in Mt. Morris. After investigation, Emily A. Feiden, 27, of Mt. Morris, was placed under arrest for driving while license revoked. Feiden was also cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating a vehicle with expired registration and inoperable registration light. A male passenger, Joseph H. Kielsmeier Jr., 37, of Leaf River, was also taken into custody for an outstanding warrant out of Ogle County. Both Feiden and Kielsmeier were transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.... more
Rochelle Police Report: May 9-15, 2023
On May 9 at 3 p.m. Dennis J. Stroh, 39, of Steward was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He signed a promise to comply and was given a June 2 Rochelle court date.... more