2018
June 26
At 4 p.m., Oregon Police responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Washington and 4th Streets involving a 2010 Toyota driven by Brandon T. Gecan, 33, Oregon, and a 2017 Chevrolet driven by Michael A. Pauk, 39, Dixon. No citations were issued.
At approximately 5:32 p.m., Oregon Police responded to a retail theft call at Snyder Pharmacy, 201 N. 4th Street, resulting in the arrest of Brenda J. Florin, age 54, Oregon, for retail theft. Florin was transported to the Ogle County jail.
At 11:10 p.m., Oregon Police arrested William J. Bankhead, 24, Oregon, on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for aggravated battery. Bankhead was transported to the Ogle County jail.
June 27
At 7:10 p.m., Oregon Police issued Michele M. Hughes, 39, Rockford, citations for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 200 block of N. 4th Street.
At 7:30 p.m., Oregon Police issued Adam J. Varilek, 26, Rockford, citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no valid driver’s license. Varilek was also issued civil citations for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.
June 29
At 2:29 p.m., Oregon Police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of S. 1st and Washington Streets involving a 1999 Dodge driven by Marissa N. Foley, 17, Leaf River, and a 2015 Jeep driven by Betty L. Stevens, age 85, Oregon. No citations were issued.
At 9:34 p.m., Oregon Police issued Larry Brown, 32, Rockford, a citation for driving while license suspended. This violation occurred at the intersection of River Road and IL Route 64.
June 30
At 7:40 p.m., Oregon Police issued Alyssa D. Pott, 26, Stillman Valley, a citation for no valid registration. This violation occurred in the 100 block of E. Washington Street.
At 9:50 p.m., Oregon Police issued Skylar P. Carlson, 19, Oregon, a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 500 block of N. 4th Street.
6 verbal/written warnings were issued from 06/25/18 through 07/01/18.
General calls for service
Through dispatch during the week of 06/25/18 through 07/01/18:
Checking a Subject/Vehicle 3
Citizen Complaints 11
Animal Complaint 7
Ordinance Violations 7
Citizen Assist / Civil Problem 6
Disturbance / Domestic 1
Assist EMS / Other Department 5
Alarm Response / Open Door or Window 1
Lockout Vehicle/Building 5
911 Hang-up / Open Line 2
Traffic Stops 11
July 2
At 10:30 a.m., Oregon Police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the 200 block of S. 4th Street involving a 2001 Mercury driven by William R. Wyatt, 65, Mt. Morris, and a 2017 Nissan driven by Marion O. Nilges, age 45, of Kalamazoo, MI. No citations were issued.
At 5:11 p.m., Oregon Police issued Jennifer A.M. Coine, 22, Oregon, a citation for operating a vehicle with unlawful front/side window tint. This violation occurred in the 300 block of S. 3rd Street.
At 8:38 p.m., Oregon Police issued Thomas P. Mroz, 55, of Malabar, Fla., citations for no valid registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.
July 3
At 10:49 a.m., Oregon Police investigated a truck vs pole traffic crash at the intersection of 4th and Washington Streets where a 2001 Freightliner driven by Bobby D. Farrar, III, 35, Rockford, struck the utility pole on the southeast corner of the intersection and the pole fell into a window and caused damage to the building. No citations were issued.
At 2:00 p.m., Oregon Police arrested Sarah L. Hensley, 32, Dixon, for criminal trespass to a vehicle. Hensley was transported to the Ogle County jail.
At 10:56 p.m., Oregon Police issued David R. Tingelstad, 45, of Lena, a citation for no valid driver’s license. This violation occurred in the 100 block of S. 4th Street.
At 11:29 p.m., Oregon Police arrested Harold L. Thompson, 46, Rochelle, for driving under the influence of alcohol. Thompson was transported to the Ogle County jail. A passenger in Thompson’s vehicle, John H. Thompson, age 45, Rochelle, was issued a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol as a passenger; and issued a civil citation for possession of cannabis less than 10 grams. Harold L. Thompson was transported to the Ogle County jail. John H. Thompson was released from the scene.
July 6
At 6:07 p.m., Oregon Police issued Mariusz P. Handzel, 47, Mt. Morris, a city citation for violating the Oregon Park District ordinance of possession of alcohol while in the park. This violation occurred in the Kiwanis Park, 201 N. 2nd Street.
At 11:11 p.m., Oregon Police issued Gerald R. VanDusen, 35, Polo, a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 800 block of S. 10th Street.
At 11:21 p.m., Oregon Police arrested Iris I. Estrada, 23, Oregon, on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for DUI. Estrada was transported to the Ogle County jail.
July 7, 2018:
At 1:35 p.m., Oregon Police issued Ronald J. Bolin, 34, Byron, citations for operating a vehicle with an expired registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. These violations occurred in the 300 block of S. 4th Street.
At 5:22 p.m., Oregon Police issued LeAnne R. Sharp, 47, Rock Falls, a citation for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. This violation occurred in the 600 block of Gale Street.