OREGON — On Nov. 1 at 5:48 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at Rolling Meadows and Illinois Route 251. After a brief investigation, Elicia Palmer, 34, of Rochelle, was arrested for an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while their license was suspended. Palmer was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
On Nov. 1 at 9:51 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at Illinois Route 38 and Currency Court, Rochelle. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Rory McGinn, 44, of Sterling, for driving while their license was suspended. McGinn was released with a notice to appear. McGinn was also issued a citation for expired registration
On Nov. 2 at approximately 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at 201 W. 2nd St. in Leaf River for the report of a physical altercation at that location. After an investigation, Robert O. Streadwick, 43 of Sycamore, was arrested and charged with battery. Streadwick was issued a notice to appear and will appear in Ogle County court at a later date.
On Nov. 2 at about 12:30 a.m. deputies responded to the entrance to Castle Rock State Park for a report of a one-vehicle crash. After a short investigation, deputies arrested Brenda Armas, 44, of Sterling, for driving under the influence. Armas was also issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Armas was transported to the Ogle County Jail and released on a notice to appear. An investigation is ongoing.
On Nov. 3 at 10:38 a.m. deputies responded to a report of an accident at the intersection of South Queens Road and East Hemstock Road. It was determined that Jeramiah Elliot, 45, of Rochelle, failed to yield at the stop intersection and was struck by Robert Miller, 65, of Compton. There were no injuries, however both vehicles were towed from the scene. Miller was subsequently charged with driving while license revoked and no valid insurance. Miller was taken to the Ogle County Jail and processed. He was later released on a notice to appear.
On Nov. 3 deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Illinois Route 72 and Mt. Morris Road. Leaf River Fire/EMS, Mt. Morris EMS, Byron EMS, and German Valley EMS all responded to the location. After an investigation it was determined that a grey Toyota Highlander being driven by Lynnay Hamill, 32, of Dixon, was southbound on Mt. Morris Road and failed to stop for the stop sign at the intersection. Hamill struck a Chrysler Pacifica being driven by Carrie Haine, 63, of Baltimore, Maryland, that was eastbound on Illinois Route 72. Hamill was issued a citation for disregarding a traffic control device and is due to appear in Ogle County Court at a later date. All individuals involved were transported to local hospitals for injuries sustained.
All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.