Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: April 18-21, 2025

Posted 4/22/25

On April 18 at approximately 7:49 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on Ogle Avenue near Main Street in Mt. Morris. After a brief investigation, Kenneth A. Cline Jr., 29, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving with no valid license. Cline was also cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and an inoperable rear registration light. Cline was released at the scene on a notice to appear.

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Please log in to continue

Log in

Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: April 18-21, 2025

Posted

OREGON — On April 18 at approximately 7:49 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on Ogle Avenue near Main Street in Mt. Morris. After a brief investigation, Kenneth A. Cline Jr., 29, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving with no valid license. Cline was also cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and an inoperable rear registration light. Cline was released at the scene on a notice to appear.

On April 19 at 7:44 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 18,000 block of East Ritchie Road in rural Rochelle. After an investigation, a 17-year-old male juvenile from Summit Argo, Illinois was arrested for no valid driver’s license, unlawful possession of alcohol by person under the age of 21, and improper lane usage. The juvenile was given a future court date and released to a parent.

On April 19 at approximately 11:39 p.m. deputies responded to the 7,000 block of North Crestview Road in reference to a check welfare. After an investigation, Mark Ellsworth, 53, of Stillman Valley, was placed under arrest for an active Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Ellsworth was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was processed and held in lieu of bond.

On April 20 at approximately 11:10 p.m. deputies responded to the Davis Junction area for reports of a driving complaint. The vehicle was later located at the BP gas station in Monroe Center. After an investigation, the driver, Nicholas Faerber, 42, of Rockford, was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Faerber was additionally cited for improper cannabis container and illegal transportation of alcohol. Faerber was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released on a notice to appear with a future court date.

On April 21 at approximately 2:13 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4,000 block of West Illinois Route 64. After an investigation, Michele Botheroyd, 33, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for driving on a suspended Illinois driver's license. Botheroyd was also cited for operating a vehicle with no insurance. Botheroyd was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.