March 23

At approximately 3:50 p.m. Deputies responded to the intersection of Skare Rd and Cottonwood Rd for a two vehicle accident.  An investigation into the accident revealed that a vehicle being driven by Kevin Childley, 59 of Rochelle, was eastbound on Cottonwood Rd at which time it disregarded the stop sign at Skare Rd.  Childley's vehicle entered the intersection where it struck a southbound vehicle being driven by Patrick Hochstein, 38 of Franklin Grove.  Childley and Hochstein refused medical attention at the scene.  After further investigation, Childley was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Childley was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.  Childley was also cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident and Disregarding a Stop Sign.

March 21

At approximately 12:29 a.m., Deputies responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of East Third St in Leaf River.  After further investigation Corey Craycraft, 26 of Leaf River, was placed under arrest for Aggravated Battery-Victim 60 years or older (Class 3 Felony) and Resisting a Peace Officer.  Craycraft was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he is being held pending an appearance before a judge.

At approximately 5:44 p.m., Ogle County Deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 block of West Myrtle Road for a report of criminal damage to a vehicle. After a brief investigation, Mark Ellena, 57 of Leaf River, was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property. Ellena was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. 

March 19

At approximately 6:19 p.m., Ogle County Deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of East Illinois Route 64 and I39. After investigation, Deputies arrested Jahashi Hutton, 28 of Carpentersville IL, for Aggravated Driving While License Revoked. Hutton was issued citations for Driving While License Revoked, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and No  Front Registration. Hutton was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., Ogle County Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of East Illinois Route 64 and Interstate 39. The offending vehicle failed to stop and fled southbound on Interstate 39 in an attempt to evade Deputies. Deputies pursued the offending vehicle and with the assistance of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, were able to get the vehicle stopped using STOP STICKS near mile marker 83 in Lee County. After investigation, Deputies arrested Craig Kehl, 49 of Ottawa IL, for Aggravated Fleeing to Elude a Peace Officer, Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, an Outstanding Ogle County Warrant, and Aggravated Driving While License Revoked. Kehl was issued citations for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Improper Lane Usage, Speeding 26-34 MPH Over the Limit, and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. Kehl was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond. Ogle County Deputies were assisted by Lee County Deputies and District One Illinois State Police.

March 17

The Ogle County Sheriff's deputies arrested Angel Speracino, 19 of Rockford for driving with no valid driver's license.  Speracino was arrested by deputies on I-39 near Monroe Center after being stopped for speeding. Speracino was released on a I-bond and will appear in Ogle County Court at a later date.

The Ogle County Sheriffs deputies arrested Meosha Adams, 33 of Rockford for driving while license revoked. Adams was arrested by deputies on I-39 near Monroe Center after being stopped for speeding. Adams was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

At approximately 8:57 p.m. Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 17,000 block of E IL Route 72. After further investigation Deputies arrested Cassandra Ruiz, 29 of Rockford, for driving with no valid license.  Cassandra was released on an Individual Bond and was given a later court date. Cassandra was also cited for illegal window tint and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

At approximately 8:12 p.m., Ogle County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on I39 near mile marker 110. After brief investigation, Deputies arrested Benjamin Spana, 37 of Rochelle for Driving While License Revoked. Spana was also issued a citation for Improper Lighting (One Headlight). Spana was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond. 

At approximately 4:30 p.m., Deputies received a driving complaint of a semi-truck and trailer in the area of IL Route 2 south of Oregon.  After searching the area, Deputies with the assistance of Oregon Police, located the suspect vehicle.  The commercial motor vehicle was observed to commit several driving infractions and subsequently a traffic stop was conducted.  After a brief investigation, Austin Platzer, 28 of Nebraska, was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Platzer was also cited for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, and Improper Lane Usage.  Platzer was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. 

March 16

The Ogle County Sheriff's deputies arrested Devante Wesley, 21 of Rockford, Il. for driving while license suspended and an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Wesley was arrested by deputies on Rte 64 near Oregon after he was stopped for speeding. Wesley was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail.

At approximately 5:48 p.m., Ogle County Deputies responded to a physical domestic disturbance at an address on Rogene Drive in Oregon.  After investigation, Deputies arrested Cale J. Sandell, 35 of Oregon, for Domestic Battery.  Sandell was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held with no bond.  

At approximately 7:30 p.m., Ogle County Deputies conducted a traffic in the 10,400 block of North Illinois Route 26. After investigation, the driver, Ethan Rogers, 52 of Leaf River,  was arrested for Driving While License Revoked and an In-State Warrant. Rogers was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Rogers was also cited for Illegal Window Tint and Expired Registration. 

March 15

At approximately 6:16 p.m., Ogle County Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of South Illinois Route 251. After a brief investigation, Deputies arrested Lashawn Love, age 41 of Rockford, for Driving While License Revoked. Love was also issued a citation for Following Too Closely. Love was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond

March 14

At approximately 6:34 p.m. Rochelle EMS/Fire, Flagg Center Fire Department, and Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of 12,000 East Flagg Rd for the report of a one vehicle accident with injuries. After an investigation, it was determined that a black Nissan Altima driven by Robert Trumbull, 76 of Rochelle, left the roadway traveling eastbound in the 12,000 block of East Flagg Rd and entered into the north ditch. The Nissan drove over two culverts in the north side ditch, and came to rest after striking a creek embankment. Trumbull was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The accident remains under investigation.

At approximately 7:52 p.m., Ogle County Deputies conducted a traffic stop at East Illinois Route 64 and Mulford Road.  After a brief investigation, Deputies arrested Rudy Dozal, 46 of Rockford, for No Valid Driver’s License.  Dozal was taken into custody without incident and released on an individual bond with a return court date set.  Dozal was also issued a citation for an Inoperable Rear Registration Light. ​

March 13

The Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Samuel Nieva Rodriguez, 20 of Rockford Il. for driving with no valid driver’s license. Nieva was arrested by deputies on I-39 near Monroe Center after being stopped for speeding. Nieva was released on a I- bond and will appear in Ogle County court at a later date.

At approximately 12:55 a.m., Ogle County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black Nissan Frontier in the 3700 block of N Leaf River Road for Improper Traffic Lane Usage. After investigation, the driver, Steven Maronde, 53 of Leaf River, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Maronde was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond. Maronde was also cited for Improper Lane Usage.