OREGON — On Aug. 9 at 7:13 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of East Wilson Street in Stillman Valley for a report of a stolen vehicle. During the course of the investigation, deputies arrested Nolan M. Wortman, 25, of Stillman Valley for motor vehicle theft (class-two felony), burglary to motor vehicle (class-three felony), theft under $500, and driving while license suspended. Wortman was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Due to the Pretrial Fairness Act, Wortman did not meet the criteria to be detained, and was released on a notice to appear with a future court date.
On Aug. 9 at 3:33 p.m. deputies responded to the intersection of North Union Street and East Blackhawk Drive in Byron for a three-vehicle accident. During the course of the investigation it was determined a red 2000 Ford Ranger, operated by Holden J. White, 30, of Mt. Morris was westbound on East Blackhawk Drive, when it struck the back of a white 2024 Hyundai Palisade, operated by Laura Clinite, 61, of Byron. The white Hyundai then struck the back of a gray 2023 Toyota Tacoma, operated by a 15-year-old juvenile, with his adult female passenger, of Byron. White was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Deputies were assisted on scene by the Byron Fire Department/EMS.
On Aug. 9 at 8:57 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at Illinois Route 251 and Illinois Route 64. After a brief investigation deputies arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile of Rochelle for driving while unlicensed. The juvenile was also issued a citation for inoperable brake lamps. The juvenile was released with a notice to appear. Additionally, two passengers were arrested for outstanding Ogle County warrants. Armando Orozco-Ramos Jr. was arrested for warrants for failure to appear on driving while license suspended and driving while under the influence. Jesus Orozco was arrested for warrant for failure to appear on driving while license suspended.
On Aug. 10 at approximately 6:12 p.m. deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Freeport Road and West Grove Road. After further investigation Everette Benton, 30, of Freeport, was placed under arrest for driving while license suspended. Benton was also cited for speeding. Benton was released on a notice to appear.
On Aug. 10 at approximately 11:39 p.m. deputies investigated a vehicle in the 100 block of West Merchant Street in Byron. After further investigation Michael Gamboa, 34, of Freeport, was placed under arrest for driving while license suspended and an outstanding Rockford PD arrest warrant. Gamboa was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held pending an appearance before judge.
On Aug. 10 at 2:24 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on East Flagg Road at the intersection with South Prairie Road. As a result, Lindsay N Haas, 35, of Dixon was arrested for driving while license revoked. Haas was transported to the Ogle County Jail, and released on a notice to appear with a future court date.
On Aug. 11 at 4:45 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of North Stillman Road and East Holcomb Road. As a result of the stop, Michael D. Pontnack, 46, of Oregon, was arrested for no valid driver's license and speeding 90 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone. Pontnack was released on a notice to appear at the scene.
On Aug. 11 at 10:51 p.m. deputies checked a vehicle parked in the roadway near East Ash Road and North German Church Road. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Staci Todd, 45, of Oregon, for an outstanding Lee County warrant for contempt of court. Todd was transported to the Ogle County Jail.
On Aug. 11 deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 5,000 block of North Illinois Route 2. After an investigation, deputies arrested Josiah McManis, 21, of Dekalb, for unlawful use of a weapon. McManis was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released on a notice to appear with a future court date. McManis was also issued additional citations for improper passing and speeding.
On Aug. 11 at approximately 9:43 p.m. deputies responded to a welfare check at German Church Road and East Walden Road for a vehicle parked in the roadway. After a brief investigation, Stephen Leonard, 39, of Amboy, was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Leonard was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he received citations for driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal parking in the roadway. Leonard was processed and released on a notice to appear.
On Aug. 12 at approximately 12:58 a.m. deputies performed a motorist assist in the 500 block of North 4th Street in Oregon. After a brief investigation, John Kennedy, 68, of Brooklyn, Wisconsin was placed under arrest for possession of methamphetamine. Kennedy was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released on a notice to appear.
On Aug. 12 at approximately 6:02 p.m. deputies responded to 126 Harvest Glenn Drive in Davis Junction for the report of a suicidal subject. Upon further investigation deputies arrested Richard Newman, 34, of Davis Junction for domestic battery. Newman was later transported to the Ogle County Jail in lieu of proceeding before a Judge.
On Aug. 12 at approximately 12:58 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1,000 block of South Illinois Route 2. After an investigation Amber Talab, 44, of Rochelle, was arrested for driving on a suspended license. Talab was also cited for operating a vehicle with no insurance, operating a vehicle with expired registration and operating a vehicle with suspended registration. Talab was given a notice to appear and released at the scene.
All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.
