OREGON — On April 22 at approximately 11:40 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 39 near East Illinois Route 64. After an investigation, Joe Tate, 52, of Rockford, was placed under arrest for driving with a suspended Illinois driver's license. Tate was additionally cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Tate was released on a notice to appear bond with a return court date.
On April 23 at approximately 10:01 p.m. deputies responded to the 300 block of Hillcrest Avenue in Hillcrest for a domestic disturbance. After an investigation, a 16-year-old male juvenile from Hillcrest was charged with aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery, and transported to Kane County Juvenile Detention Center for detainment. A 14-year-old female juvenile from Hillcrest was also charged with domestic battery. Deputies were assisted on scene by the Rochelle Police Department and Rochelle Fire Department.
All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.