On Jan. 11, Melissa Alumbaugh, 29, of Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County Warrant for failure to appear. Alumbaugh was released on a $1,000 recognizance bond and will appear in court on Feb. 25.
On Jan. 11 at approximately 6:30 a.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies and the Franklin Grove Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries on Lowden Road about one-quarter mile south of Stone Barn Road in rural Franklin Grove. A white Mazda passenger car driven by Michael Chavera, 49, of Dixon, was driving northbound on Lowden Road and a red Mazda passenger car driven by Frank Castaldo, 28, of Byron was driving southbound. Both vehicles collided nearly head-on, rolled over at least once and came to a rest in the east ditch of the roadway. Chavera was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ogle County coroner. Castaldo sustained only minor injuries and declined medical attention. The accident remains under investigation.
On Jan. 11 at approximately 5:59 a.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a vehicle vs. bicyclist with an injury. After investigation, deputies learned a Chevy Equinox driven by Jack Schutten, 87, of Dixon, was traveling northbound in the 1,000 block of South Daysville Road. John Barnhart, 54, of Oregon, was also traveling northbound on Daysville Road with working flashing front and rear lights on his bicycle. Barnhart was also wearing a reflective vest. Schutten then struck the rear of Barnhart’s bicycle causing him to be thrown off. Barnhart was transported to Mercy Health Hospital by Oregon EMS for minor injuries. Schutten was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Jan. 12
On Jan. 12 at approximately 8:21 a.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle accident with an injury in the 1,000 block of East Illinois Route 64. After investigation, deputies learned Rachel Obrien, 22, of Rochelle, was traveling eastbound on Illinois Route 64 in a 2009 Hyundai Accent. Obrien then lost control on the snow covered road and traveled into the north side ditch where she struck an embankment. Obrien was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital for minor injuries.
On Jan. 12 at 7:34 p.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies along with Rochelle EMS/ Hillcrest First Responders responded to the area of Illinois Route 251 at Powers Road for a three vehicle crash with unknown injuries. After an investigation, it was determined a 17-year-old male juvenile was attempting to turn his Nissan truck west onto Powers Rd. from Illinois Route 251. The truck struck a Chevrolet passenger car traveling southbound on Illinois Route 251. After being struck, the Chevrolet was pushed into a Ford pickup truck that was waiting at the stop sign on Powers Rd. The driver of the Chevrolet was transported by EMS to Rochelle Community Hospital for non life threatening injuries.

On Jan. 12 the following people were arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrants:
Iris Estrada, 24, of Oregon, for failure to appear. Estrada has a bond of $2,391 and remains at the Ogle County Jail. Estrada was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 14.
Antwon Woodson, 26, of Polo, for failure to appear. Woodson has a bond of $412 and remains at the Ogle County Jail. Woodson was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 14.
James Jaskiewicz, 49, of Mt. Morris, for failure to appear. Jaskiewicz was released on a recognizance bond and will appear in court on Jan. 28.
Jan. 13
On Jan. 13 at approximately 11:38 a.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies and the Ashton Fire Department responded to a single vehicle accident with injuries on Chana Road, one-half mile south of Flagg Road, in rural Ashton. A 2001 Ford passenger car driven by Kaitlin Bell, 18, of Ashton, was driving northbound on Chana Road when the vehicle slid off the east side of the roadway. The Ford went into the ditch and struck several trees near a creek. Bell was transported to Rochelle Community Hospital for treatment of minor injuries by the Ashton Ambulance. The accident remains under investigation.
On Jan. 13 at approximately 12:53 a.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a vehicle found located in the ditch near the intersection of Henry Road and Peek Home Road. After further investigation, Nathan Linboom, 35, of Polo, was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Linboom was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.
Jan. 14
On Jan. 14 the following people were arrested on outstanding Ogle County warrants:
Kelly Morrison, 34, of Rockford, for failure to appear. Morrison was given a bond of $3,625 and remained at the Ogle County Jail. Morrison was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 15.
Dejuan Haslett, 25, of DeKalb, for failure to appear. Haslett was given a bond of $2,454 and remained at the Ogle County Jail. Haslett was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 15.
Marysol Hernendez, 34, of Aurora, for failure to appear. Hernendez was given a bond of $184 and remained at the Ogle County Jail. Hernendez was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 15.