OREGON — On Nov. 26 deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 14,000 block of West Illinois Route 72. As a result of that traffic stop, Baran C. Tzapinol, 72, of Pearl City, was issued citations for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Tzapinol was released at the scene with a notice to appear in court mid-December.
On Nov. 27 at approximately 9:08 p.m. deputies along with Monroe Center Fire and EMS, were dispatched to the area of Illinois Route 72 and Kilbuck Road in reference to a one-vehicle accident with injuries. After investigation, deputies learned a 16-year-old male juvenile was driving a blue Chevrolet Blazer prior to the accident. The driver was traveling westbound on Illinois Route 72 just east of the intersection when he stated he fell asleep and traveled into the south ditch at the intersection. The vehicle struck a guardrail post before going airborne across a small water ditch and coming to rest. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and the driver was transported OSF Hospital in Rockford by Monroe Center EMS for non-life threatening injuries. The driver was later issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
On Nov. 27 at approximately 9:37 p.m. deputies responded to 10950 East Flagg Road for a car in the ditch. After investigation, deputies arrested Guadalupe Mejia Rosas, 51, of Mt. Morris, for driving under the influence of alcohol. It was determined that a silver Ford Focus driven by Mejia Rosas, was attempting to back out of a driveway and misjudged the entrance of the roadway, causing the vehicle to enter the ditch and become immobile. Mejia Rosas was later transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was issued a notice to appear with a future court date. Mejia Rosas was also cited for DUI - intoxicating compound.
On Nov. 27 at 4:44 p.m. deputies responded to the 11,000 block of North Illinois Route 2 for a one-vehicle accident with unknown injuries. After a brief investigation, deputies discovered a 17-year-old female juvenile was traveling southbound before veering off the roadway and striking a guardrail and over-correcting, causing the vehicle to overturn. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and the driver was transported to Mercy Riverside for non-life threatening injuries. The driver was later issued a citation for failure to reduce speed/too fast for conditions. Byron Fire/EMS and Byron Police assisted with the accident.
On Nov. 28 at approximately 11:15 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop around the 5,000 block of North Illinois Route 2. After investigation, deputies placed Charles N. Jackson, 26, of Rockford under arrest for an outstanding McLean County warrant for failure to appear on a domestic battery charge. Leonard Cotton Jr., 25, of Sterling, was also placed under arrest for an outstanding Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear for a traffic offense, driving under the influence of drugs. Both were transported to the Ogle County Jail. Cotton Jr. was held pending an appearance before a judge.
On Nov. 28 at approximately 12:18 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 12,000 block of East Illinois Route 64. After investigation, deputies placed Edward Weber, 32, of Westmont, under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Weber was additionally issued citations for speeding 15-20 miles per hour over the speed limit and DUI with a BAC of .08 or more. Weber was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released on a notice to appear.
On Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 6,000 block of South Illinois Route 2. As a result, deputies arrested Damion C. Yocum, 32, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, for driving while license revoked. Yocum was additionally issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Yocum was transported to the Ogle County Jail and released on a notice to appear with a future court date.
On Nov. 29 at approximately 8:21 p.m. deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 12,000 block of East Illinois Route 72. After further investigation Melinda Yerk, 31, of Davis Junction, was charged with no valid driver's license. Yerk was released on a notice to appear.
On Nov. 29 at approximately 6:06 p.m. deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Main Street and Locust Street in Forreston. After further investigation Ashlee Williams, 31, of Oregon, was placed under arrest for an outstanding Ogle County warrant. Williams was also cited for expired registration. Williams was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held pending an appearance before a judge.
On Nov. 29 at approximately 10:15 p.m. deputies initiated a traffic stop in the 6,000 block of West Pines Road. After further investigation Lauren Pelka, 48, of Dixon, was charged with driving while license suspended. Pelka was released on a notice to appear.
On Dec. 1 at approximately 10:33 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 38 and South Mulford Road. After further investigation, Irma R. Chicaj Pu, 28, of DeKalb, was arrested for no valid driver’s license. Chicaj Pu was also cited for speeding 26-34 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Chicaj Pu was transported to the Ogle County Jail and released on a notice to appear with a future court date.
On Dec. 2 at approximately 2:16 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 10,000 block of West Judson Road. After an investigation deputies arrested Nisan J. Dean, 29, of Rochelle, for unlawful possession of cannabis. Dean was released on a notice to appear with a future court date.
All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.
