Marc Mongan will not spend any time in prison, following his sentencing Tuesday for felony reckless conduct in a fatal boating collision two years ago that resulted in the death of 31-year-old Megan Wells, of Rockford.
Mongan, 48, of Oregon, pleaded guilty to the charge in April and was sentenced to 30 months of probation in Ogle County Court by Judge John Redington.
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OREGON — Marc Mongan will not spend any time in prison, following his sentencing Tuesday for felony reckless conduct in a fatal boating collision two years ago that resulted in the death of 31-year-old Megan Wells, of Rockford.
Mongan, 48, of Oregon, pleaded guilty to the charge in April and was sentenced to 30 months of probation in Ogle County Court by Judge John Redington.
In addition, during the probation Mongan is not allowed to possess firearms or dangerous weapons or leave the state. He is not allowed to consume alcohol or take any controlled substances unless prescribed, and must submit to testing and attend counseling. He is not allowed to operate a motorized vehicle and must perform 300 hours of community service. He must also pay $11,908 in fines and restitution by November of this year.
Prior to the sentencing, several of Wells’ family members addressed the court and urged for a stiff sentence, including her father, David Swaziek.
“We have lost so much when we lost Megan. Each and every day has become a struggle to stay above the depression and grief,” he said, while fighting back tears and looking at Mongan. “As parents, we should have had the joy to give our daughter away to a great man one day. You took from Megan her entire future… There are no words that will ever bring Megan back.”
"This was a very difficult case. While the people did recommend a sentence in the Ill. Dept. of Corrections based on the nature of the offense, the judge did a very thorough job of reviewing the factors and aggravation and mitigation in arriving at this decision," Neal said.
Tess also offered his comment.
"With all due respect to Mr. and Mrs. Swaziek and Megan Wells' family, Marc Mongan made a very difficult decision to do what was best for his family. In doing so he entered a plea of reckless conduct. We have been persistent in our plea of not guilty throughout...it has been our position since day one that this was and still is a horrific accident," Tess said. "What the courts deemed is appropriate based on the terms of probation, based on character, and lack of any criminal activity. Everyone involved has suffered greatly and we believe this ruling entered today was appropriate under the circumstances. It is the hope of Marc Mongan, his family, and our office that this chapter being closed can be a step in the direction of healing for all parties."