Ogle County Sheriff 1-25-21

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Jan. 6

At approximately 1:18 p.m. a white passenger car was reported to have been found in the 9000 block of Il Rt. 2, rural Byron. The vehicle was located by Ogle County deputies a short time later and it was determined the unoccupied vehicle belonged to Brandon Cuddy. Mr. Cuddy was previously reported as a missing person to the Byron Police Department. The area was searched by Deputies, Winnebago County bloodhound, Ogle County Sheriff’s Office drone and a boat from Byron Fire. All attempts to locate Mr. Cuddy were unsuccessful. On Thursday Jan. 7 members of the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Winnebago County Sheriff’s K9 and Byron Fire expanded the area of search; again efforts yielded no additional evidence. The investigation into the whereabouts of Brandon Cuddy continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office at 815-732-2136 or Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488

Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Daniel Dawson, 38 of Blue Springs Mo., when he turned himself in to the Ogle County Jail. Dawson was arrested on an outstanding Failure to Appear warrant. He was given a $1,000 Recognizance bond, was released, and will appear in court on 01/25/21 at 9 a.m. 

Jan. 5

At approximately 12:06 a.m., Deputies responded to an address in the 300 block of Depot St in Creston in reference to a disturbance. After further investigation Nisan Dean, 25 of Creston was placed under arrest for Domestic Battery, Aggravated Domestic Battery-Strangulation, and Aggravated Battery-Pregnant Victim. Dean was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. Also taken into custody was Cynthia Donahue, 43 of Creston for Aggravated Assault, Resisting / Obstructing a Peace Officer, and Possession of A Controlled Substance. Donahue was also transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

Jan. 4

At approximately 8:52 a.m., Ogle County Sheriffs Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Barker and Woodburn Roads.  After investigation, Deputies placed Charles Larson, 36 of Beloit, Wisconsin under arrest for Driving While License Revoked.  Larson was additionally issued a citation for Operating an Uninsured Vehicle.  Larson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. 

At approximately 10:31 p.m., Deputies initiated a traffic stop on interstate 39 near miler marker 102. After further investigation Jacob Larson, 29 of Moline was placed under arrest for Driving While License Suspended. Larson was released on a Individual Bond at the scene.

Jan. 3

At approximately 12:07 a.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1100 block of S Meridian Rd. After investigations, Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Eric Valdez of Sterling, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Valdez was also issued a citation for Disregarding a Traffic Control Device. Valdez was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond.

Jan. 2

Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a traffic stop on I-39 near Rte 64 for a speeding violation. After a brief investigation, Deputies arrested Devory McGee, 38 of Milwaukee, Wis., for Driving While License Revoked. McGee was released from the scene on a I-bond and will appear in Ogle County court at a later date.

Jan. 1

At approximately 1:17 a.m., Deputies responded to the 7000 block of E. IL Rte 72 reference a domestic disturbance. After investigation, Deputies arrested Ned Reed, 27 of Stillman Valley, for Domestic Battery. Reed was transported to the Ogle County Jail and released to correctional staff, where he was held in lieu of bond.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a speeding violation on I-39 near Monroe Center. After a brief investigation, Deputies arrested Dyshun Jones, 20 of Milwaukee, Wis., for Driving While License Suspended. Jones was released from the scene on an I-bond and will appear in Ogle County Court at a later date.

Dec. 31

At 9:30 a.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop at Walnut and State Street in Forreston.  After investigation, Deputies arrested Charles Alba, 34 of Forreston for Driving While License Suspended, No Insurance, and Expired Registration. Alba was given an I-bond for his citations. 

At approximately 9:30 p.m., Ogle County Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection on N. Walnut St and Second St in Byron. After investigations, Deputies arrested Michael Cretsinger, 53 of Byron, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Cretsinger was also issued citations for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Failure to Signal. Cretsinger was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released to correctional staff and held in lieu of bond.

Dec. 29

At approximately 4:15 p.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mt. Morris Fire, Mt. Morris Ems, and Oregon Ems responded to a single vehicle accident in the 3000 blk of West Mud Creek Road. After an investigation it was learned that Rene Wehler, 52 of Mt Morris, had overcorrected after her tire had slid off of the roadway, causing the vehicle to enter the south ditch and come to rest after striking a pole. Wehler and two minor children were transported to KSB Hospital by Mt. Morris EMS and Oregon EMS. The vehicle was removed by D&W towing.   

Dec. 27

At 12:59 a.m. Deputies conducted a traffic stop at Illinois rte. 2 and Margaret Fuller Dr. After a short investigation Deputies arrested Kord Oltmanns, 22 of Byron for DUI. Oltmanns was transported to the Ogle Co Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Dec. 24

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office investigated a trespassing complaint in rural Oregon. As a result, John Kerr, 61 of Oregon, was arrested for trespassing on property on his dirt bike. Kerr was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was processed and then released with a future court date.