Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: April 25-28, 2025

Posted 4/29/25

On April 25 at approximately 4:01 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 38 and East Gurler Road. After an investigation, deputies arrested Tommy Moore, 39, of Rockford, for possession of cannabis outside an approved container in a motor vehicle-passenger. Moore was released on scene with a notice to appear bond.

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Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: April 25-28, 2025

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OREGON — On April 25 at approximately 4:01 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 38 and East Gurler Road. After an investigation, deputies arrested Tommy Moore, 39, of Rockford, for possession of cannabis outside an approved container in a motor vehicle-passenger. Moore was released on scene with a notice to appear bond.

On April 25 at 8:15 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of West Milledgeville Road and South Freeport Road. As a result, Deputies arrested Robert C Wehland, 51, of Milton, Wisconsin for driving while license suspended, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Wehland was additionally issued a citation for no splash guards. Wehland was released on a notice to appear with a future court date.

On April 26 at approximately 7:30 p.m. deputies attempted to stop a red motorcycle in the 4,000 block of North River Road after observing a moving violation.  The motorcycle refused to pull over after the deputies’ emergency lights and sirens were activated.  The motorcycle continued to flee at a high rate of speed and the deputies terminated the pursuit a short time later.  The motorcycle was last seen in the Oregon city limits. A short time later, deputies conducted a follow up at 801 Adams St. in Oregon. After investigation, deputies placed Frank Criscione, 32, of Oregon under arrest for aggravated fleeing to elude (class-four felony), fleeing to elude, driving under the influence of alcohol, and speeding over 35 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.  Criscione was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.

On April 26 at approximately 3 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 12,000 block of North Kennedy Hill Road. After an investigation, deputies arrested Trina Goodwin, 46, of Dakota for an outstanding warrant out of Ogle and two outstanding warrants out of Stephenson County.  Goodwin was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where she was held pending a court appearance in front of a judge.

On April 27 at approximately 1:45 p.m. deputies responded to a vehicle in a ditch in the 1,000 block of North Chamberlain Road. After an investigation, deputies arrested Katie Kinesella, 38, of Sycamore, for driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Kinsella was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where she was processed and released on a notice to appear for her citations and given a future court date.  All suspects are presumed innocent. 

On April 27 at approximately 3:31 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 2,000 block of South Snyder Road.  After further investigation James Rodriguez, 54, of Dixon, was placed under arrest of driving while license revoked, an outstanding Ogle County warrant, and an outstanding Lee County warrant.  Rodriguez was also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol and an equipment violation.  Rodriguez was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was detained on the Ogle County warrant.  A passenger in the vehicle, Vonna Benhoff, 56, of Dixon, was placed under arrest for an outstanding Lee County warrant. Benhoff was released with a return court date.

On April 27 at approximately 6:58 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 10,000 block of North Illinois Route 2.  After investigation, deputies placed Derek St. Clair, 41, of Belvidere, under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. St. Clair was additionally issued citations for speeding 26-34 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, no front registration, and a defective windshield.  St. Clair was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.

On April 28 at approximately 7:10 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Illinois Route 251 and Illinois Route 64. After an investigation, George Dutro Jr., 51, of Ottawa, was placed under arrest for driving while license suspended. Dutro was additionally cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Dutro was released on a notice to appear with a future court date.

On April 28 at approximately 7:23 p.m. deputies conducted an investigation regarding a battery that occurred on April 25 in the 100 block of East Main Street in Stillman Valley. After an investigation, Brian Clark Jr., 34, of Stillman Valley, was arrested for battery. Clark was transported to the Ogle County Jail and released on a notice to appear with a return court date.

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.