Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: March 1-4, 2024

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OREGON — On March 1 at approximately 9:06 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Grant Street in Byron. Upon investigation, Ariel C Williamsen, 32, of Sterling, was placed under arrest for driving while license suspended, and an active Lee County warrant for failure to appear. Williamsen was also cited for no front registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Williamsen was transported to the Ogle County Jail before being released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.

On March 1 at approximately 8:22 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of South 6th Street in Rochelle. After a brief investigation, Deputies arrested Marco Hernandez-Mandujano, 30, of Rochelle, for driving while license suspended. Hernandez-Mandujano was additionally cited for equipment violations and illegal transportation of alcohol. Hernandez-Mandujano was released on a notice to appear and shall appear in court at a later date.

On March 2 at approximately 9:48 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 251 and Lindenwood Road.  After investigation, deputies placed Rosalind Kastner, 48, of Sycamore, under arrest for an active DeKalb County warrant.  Kastner was transported to the Ogle County Jail and was held on a no bond warrant. 

On March 2 at approximately 10:20 a.m. deputies and Polo Fire/EMS Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 64 at Summer Hill Road in rural Polo. Throughout the course of an investigation, it was learned Marcia Frey, 66, of Mt. Morris was operating a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix and traveling directly in front of a 2021 Subaru Ascent when she conducted a U-turn at the intersection of Illinois Route 64 and Summer Hill Road causing a collision with the Subaru. Two occupants of the Subaru were transported by ambulance to Freeport Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Both vehicles were towed due to disabling damage. Frey received a citation for improper U-turn.

On March 2 at approximately 4 p.m. deputies and the Polo Fire/EMS Department responded to a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Illinois Route 52 near the intersection of Goose Hollow Road. After conducting an investigation, Lukus Hicks, 27, of Lanark, was issued citations for improper passing and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Hicks was transported by Polo EMS to KSB Hospital in Dixon.

On March 3 at approximately 1:22 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of South 5th Street in Oregon. After investigation, deputies placed Kaylee Johnson, 22, of Oregon, under arrest for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Johnson was additionally issued a citation for improper lane usage. Johnson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.

On March 4 at 8:27 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on Illinois Route 2 at Lost Nation Road just inside of Lee County. As a result, Darla M. Russell, 33, of Dixon was arrested for driving while license suspended, and an Ogle County warrant for contempt of court. Russell was released on a notice to appear for the driving while license suspended charge, and transported to the Ogle County Jail on the warrant.

On March 4 at 11:20 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on East Illinois Route 72 at North Marrill Road. As a result, deputies arrested Fabrico A. Primera-Cuicas, 25, of Chicago for no valid driver's license. Primera-Cuicas was additionally issued citations for operation of a motor vehicle with suspended registration, and a turn signal violation. Primeta-Cuicas was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released on a notice to appear with a future court date.

On March 4 at approximately 5 p.m. deputies, with the assistance of the Polo Fire Department and Mt. Morris Fire Department, responded to the White Pines State Park, 6712 W. Pines Road, in response to a single-vehicle accident. Upon investigation, it was learned a dark blue Mitsubishi, driven by William E Bergeson, 22, of Sycamore, was negotiating a curve when they lost control, struck a tree, and overturned. Bergeson, along with an additional male passenger, were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Bergeson was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to reduce speed/too fast for conditions, and expired registration. Bergeson was released on a notice to appear and provided a future court date.

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.