OREGON — On Dec. 22 at approximately 2:19 a.m., Deputies responded to the 200 block of East Hillcrest Drive, Byron, in response to a 9-1-1 hang-up. After an investigation, Charles L Macias, age 49, of Rockford, was placed under arrest for an outstanding warrant for unlawful use of a weapon – no FOID, which was issued by the Rockford Police Department. Macias was transported to the Ogle County Jail. All subjects are presumed innocent.

On Dec. 23, at approximately 6:28 a.m., Deputies were called to the 5,000 block of N. River Road in reference to a single-vehicle accident. Deputies found the vehicle to be unoccupied, but later located the driver walking.  The vehicle, a black Chevrolet pickup truck, appeared to be traveling southbound on River Road when it failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off of the west side of the roadway before striking a driveway embankment.  The vehicle then went airborne, struck a mailbox and rolled at least once before coming to rest. The driver, Kyle Macias, age 41, of Oregon, was transported to Swedish American Hospital by Byron EMS for non-life threatening injuries.  Macias was cited for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, No Valid Driver's License, Improper Lane Usage, No Insurance, and Failure to Report an Accident.  Macias was given a notice to appear on his citations.  Further charges are pending.  All suspects are presumed innocent.

On Dec. 23 at approximately 8:57 a.m., Deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident near the intersection of Coffman Road and Rock City Road.  After investigation, Deputies learned Courtney Melvin, age 31 of Forreston, was driving a black Ford Fusion westbound on Coffman Road.  Melvin was approaching the Rock City Road intersection while negotiating a curve in the foggy conditions, when her vehicle traveled off the west side of the roadway.  Melvin’s vehicle struck a ditch embankment before overturning on its side. Melvin and a 9 yr. old juvenile passenger were checked out at the scene by German Valley EMS and refused medical attention.       

On Dec. 26, at approximately 9:55 a.m., Deputies conducted a warrant service within the 300 Block of Irene Avenue in Rochelle. This service resulted in the arrest of William J. Schorsch, age 59, of Creston, due to a failure to register as a sex offender (No Bond) warrant. Schorsch was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he will be held pending an appearance before a Judge. All subjects are presumed innocent.

On Dec. 26 at approximately 7:58 a.m., Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Zachery A. Letcher, 28, of Dixon, IL.  Letcher was arrested on an Outstanding Ogle County Warrant for Failure to Appear.  Letcher was able to post bond and was released from the Ogle County Jail with no further court dates.

On Dec. 26 at approximately 8:39 p.m., Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 10,000 block of North Illinois Route-26. After an investigation, Jose Galindo Matute, age 61 of Freeport, was placed under arrest for driving with no valid license. Galindo was also cited for speeding and an inoperable headlight. Galindo was transported to the Ogle County Jail before being released on a notice to appear. All subjects are presumed innocent.

On Dec. 26 at approximately 5:23 p.m., Deputies responded to the 7000 block of North Kishwaukee Road for the report of a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle causing minor injuries. After investigation, Deputies learned Jamie McCarty, age 45 of Byron, was driving westbound on East Illinois Route 72 when he struck a juvenile pushing a bicycle along the side of the roadway. The juvenile suffered minor injuries and refused medical attention.

On Dec. 27 at 8:47 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on the 1000 block of N IL RTE 251. As a result, a 15-year-old juvenile of Rockford, IL was arrested for No Valid Driver's License. The 15-year-old juvenile was additionally issued a citation for Suspended Registration/Non-Insured. The 15-year-old juvenile was released to a family member on a Notice to Appear. All suspects are presumed innocent.

On Dec. 27 at approximately 7:33 p.m., Deputies initiated a traffic stop on 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue in Rochelle for expired registration. Upon further investigation, Deputies arrested Rene Garcia-Quinto, age 41 of Rochelle, for driving while license revoked. Garcia-Quinto was additionally cited for Expired Registration. Garcia-Quinto was transported to the Ogle County Jail and released on a Notice to Appear with a future court date given. All suspects are presumed innocent.

On Dec. 27 at 11:51 p.m., deputies were dispatched to an address in the 1000 block of Northwestern Ave in Davis Junction, IL for a report of a domestic. As a result, Edward J Turek age 49, of Davis Junction IL, was arrested for two counts of Disorderly Conduct, and one count of Assault. Turek was transported to the Ogle County Jail and detained, pending an appearance before a judge. All suspects are presumed innocent.