OREGON — On April 23 at approximately 4:21 a.m. a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle in the 500 block of West Flagg Road for a traffic violation. While the deputy’s lights and sirens were activated, the vehicle, a blue Genesis passenger car, sped away and refused to stop. The deputy observed the vehicle traveling 35 miles per hour over the posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour. The deputy initially lost sight of the vehicle before locating it, which had crashed near the intersection of Rock Nation and Lost Nation Roads. The driver was identified as Andrew Gonzales, 22, of Dixon. Gonzales was uninjured in the crash and was placed under arrest for aggravated fleeing to elude (class-four felony) and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Gonzales was additionally issued citations for disregarding a traffic control device, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, operating an uninsured vehicle, reckless driving, speeding 35 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, and the use of an electronic communications device. Gonzales was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.

On April 23 at 5:26 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of East Illinois Route 64 and White Rock Road on a vehicle reported to have been involved in a break-in and reckless driving complaint prior in the day. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Breanna C. Hansen, 35, of Rochelle for driving under the influence of drugs. Hansen was additionally charged with unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon and possession of drug paraphernalia, and issued citations for speeding 26-34 miles per hour over the limit and improper lane usage. Hansen was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held pending an appearance in front of a judge.

On April 24 at 5:29 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Washington Street and North Etnyre Avenue in Oregon. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Ashley Paddie, 33, of Oregon, for driving while license suspended. Paddie was also issued a citation for expired registration, and was released with a notice to appear court date.

On April 24 at 6:01 p.m. deputies with the assistance of Byron Police Department and Byron Fire Department, responded to the 10,000 block of North Tower Road for a single-vehicle rollover. After a brief investigation, it was determined the vehicle was southbound on Tower Road when it left the roadway on the left side, reentered the roadway, over corrected and rolled several times, coming to rest in a field. The driver, Kim Berg, 54, of Byron, was transported from the scene to Swedish American Hospital for injuries sustained in the rollover. 

On April 24 at 10:01 p.m. deputies with the assistance of the Byron Police Department, conducted a traffic stop at North Tower Road and Water Road, Byron. After a brief investigation, Dustin Grove, 41, of Byron, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Grove was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was released with a notice to appear and given a future court date.

On April 24 at 8:37 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of East Pine Street in Forreston for a damage to property complaint. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Timothy D. Slater, 53, of Forreston, for criminal damage to property. Slater was transported to the Ogle County Jail, and released on a notice to appear with a future court date.

On April 25 at approximately 12:05 a.m. deputies initiated at traffic stop near the intersection of Freeport Road and Sterling Road. After further investigation Seraiah Menendez, 23, of Freeport, was placed under arrest for no valid driver's license. Menendez was also cited for suspended registration. Menendez was released on a notice to appear.

On April 25 at 11:31 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of South Rural Road and West Pershing Street in Stillman Valley. As a result, Nakia F. Fields Jr., 27, of Stillman Valley was arrested for driving on a suspended license. Fields was additionally issued a citation for one headlight. Fields was released on a notice to appear with a future court date.

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.