OREGON — 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.

On May 19 at approximately 9:39 p.m. deputies responded to the intersection of East Ritchie Road and South Woodlawn Road for the report of a car in the ditch. Upon arrival, deputies located a blue Nissan Altima wrecked in the ditch east of the intersection. It was determined that the Nissan, being driven by Janeiro Tlapa-Hernandez, 36, of Davis Junction, was traveling eastbound on East Ritchie Road, disregarded the stop sign and the intersection, and crashed in the ditch. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Tlapa-Hernandez for driving under the influence of alcohol. Tlapa-Hernandez was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Tlapa-Hernandez was additionally cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, disregarding an official traffic control device, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to carry/display a driver’s license.

On May 19 at approximately 9:31 p.m. deputies responded to the 200 block of South Prairie Street in Creston regarding a reported domestic battery. After an investigation, deputies placed Donna J. Russell, 58, of Ashton, under arrest for aggravated domestic battery. Russell was transported to the Ogle County Jail, pending an appearance before a judge.

On May 20 at approximately 1 a.m. deputies investigated a vehicle parked in the northbound lane, facing south, in the 3,200 block of North Stillman Road. After a brief investigation, Donald Goike Jr., 54, of Chana, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Goike was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

On May 20 at approximately 11:06 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop within the 14,000 block of East Illinois Route 64. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Marisela Soto-Martinez, 36, of Waukegan, for driving while license suspended. Deputies next made contact with a separate vehicle traveling with Soto-Martinez. After further investigation, deputies placed Jesus C. Morales-Santana, 40, of Waukegan, under arrest for driving while license suspended. Both individuals were transported to the Ogle County Jail without incident, where they were held in lieu of bond.

On May 21 at 6:45 p.m. deputies responded to the 1,300 block of North Illinois Route 251 for a reported physical disturbance. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Eric Rawls, 46, of Lindenwood, for domestic battery and an outstanding warrant. Rawls was transported to the Ogle County Jail pending an appearance before a judge.

On May 21 at 1:28 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at Hickory Lane and Illinois Route 64. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Joseph Patterson, 22, of Mendota, for driving without a valid license. Patterson was released on a $2,500 individual bond with a return court date. Patterson was also issued a citation for loud exhaust.

On May 21 at approximately 12:47 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 5,000 block of South Woodlawn Road where two vehicles pulled over. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Robert Rawls, 26, of Penscacola, Florida, for no valid driver's license. Rawls was also cited for speeding 26-34 miles per hour above limit and released on scene. 

Deputies also arrested Scott Beattie, 49, of Rochelle, for driving while license revoked. Beattie was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

On May 22 at approximately 10:06 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1,000 block of South Ridge Road. After investigation deputies placed Lisa Peterson, 47, of Leaf River under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Peterson was additionally issued a citation for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration and a warning for an expired registration. Peterson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.   

On May 22 at 6:49 p.m. deputies responded to the 100 block of Roy Avenue in Hillcrest for the report of a domestic disturbance. After investigation, deputies arrested Karlo Qunitanilla, 20, of Davis Junction, for criminal damage to property. Quintanilla was additionally charged with resisting a peace officer. Quintanilla was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.