OREGON — On May 25 at approximately 4:12 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at Harmony Road and Pines Road. After an investigation, deputies cited Merissa Lynch, 24, of Rockford, for driving while license suspended, no insurance and expired registration. Lynch was given a notice to appear in court. Lynch's vehicle was towed from the scene.
On May 25 at 11:04 p.m. deputies and the Oregon Fire Department were dispatched to the 1,000 Block of North Limekiln Road for a single-vehicle accident. Upon investigation, it was determined that the operator of the vehicle, Terry L. Williams, 25, of Rockford, was traveling north on Limekiln Road when the vehicle left the roadway, before overcorrecting and traveling into the west ditch and striking a tree. Williams was transported to KSB Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Williams was issued citations for improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
On May 25 at approximately 11:30 p.m. deputies responded to 3922 N. River Road in Oregon for the report of a disturbance. After conducting an investigation, Dustin Nelson 40, of Byron, was placed under arrest for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The other party involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries and refused medical attention on the scene. Nelson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he remained housed pending an appearance before a judge.
0n May 26 at approximately 1:45 a.m. deputies responded to 1302 S. Harmony Road in Oregon for a report of disturbance. After conducting an investigation, Nikolas Groves, 19, of Princeton was placed under arrest for illegal consumption of a minor. Groves was released on a notice to appear in court.
On May 26 at approximately 2:40 p.m. deputies along with the Byron Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle crash in the 5,000 block of North Illinois Route 2. After conducting an investigation, it was learned that a red Chevrolet Silverado, operated by a juvenile, was southbound on Illinois Route 2 when they became distracted within the vehicle causing the Chevrolet to travel into the southbound lane striking the driver’s side of a silver Honda Civic traveling northbound. A black Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound behind the Honda and was also struck by the red Chevrolet on its rear passenger side. The driver of the black Chevrolet was transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon for treatment of suspected minor injuries. The juvenile was issued a citation for improper lane usage and all vehicles were towed due to disabling damage.
On May 27 at approximately 12:18 a.m. deputies responded to Fat Cat Slots in Hillcrest for reports of a disturbance. After a brief investigation, Vincent Kuczynski, 25, of Rochelle, was arrested for battery. Kuczynski was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was booked and released on a notice to appear with a future court date.
On May 27 at 2:39 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4,000 block of North Illinois Route 2. After a brief investigation deputies arrested James Jefferson, 37, of Rockford, for driving while license suspended. Jefferson was released with a notice to appear on a future date. Jefferson was additionally issued citations for suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.
