Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: Feb. 15-20, 2024

Posted 2/20/24

On Feb. 15, the Special Operations Unit of the Ogle County Sheriff's Office conducted a search warrant at a residence located on 2940 S. Skare Road in rural Rochelle. The search warrant was executed based on information provided by federal partners about illegal activities taking place at the residence. During the search, Laurie A. Watson, the occupant of the residence, was arrested on charges related to drugs and firearms.  Under the Pretrial Fairness Act, Ms. Watson was released on a future court date.

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Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: Feb. 15-20, 2024

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OREGON — On Feb. 15, the Special Operations Unit of the Ogle County Sheriff's Office conducted a search warrant at a residence located on 2940 S. Skare Road in rural Rochelle. The search warrant was executed based on information provided by federal partners about illegal activities taking place at the residence. During the search, Laurie A. Watson, the occupant of the residence, was arrested on charges related to drugs and firearms.  Under the Pretrial Fairness Act, Ms. Watson was released on a future court date.

On Feb. 15 at approximately 6:24 p.m. deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Freeport Road and Illinois Route 64.  After further investigation Nicholas Johnson, 30, of Freeport, was placed under arrest for an outstanding Stephenson County warrant.  Johnson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

On Feb. 15 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Ogle County deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black Subaru at the intersection of West Illinois Route 72 and Pond Road. After an investigation the driver, Gaylen M. Zipse, 64, years of Leaf River was arrested for driving under the influence. Zipse was also cited for improper turn signal, no valid insurance, and illegal transportation of alcohol. After processing, Zipse was released with a notice to appear court date.

On Feb. 16 at approximately 10:19 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 10,000 block of West Illinois Route 72. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Savanna R. Sperling-Osterberg, 19, of Garden Prairie, for driving under the influence of alcohol. Sperling-Osterberg was additionally cited for improper lane usage and illegal transportation of alcohol. After processing, Sperling-Osterberg was released on a notice to appear.

On Feb. 18 at approximately 12:30 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Freeport Road and Brick Church Road. After investigation, Deputies placed Stalena Yates, 43, of Freeport, under arrest for a valid failure to appear Ogle County Traffic warrant for suspended registration. Yates was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held pending a court appearance in front of a judge.

On Feb. 18 at approximately 2 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Impala in the 2,000 block of West Illinois Route 72. After conducting an investigation, Clint Salveson, 45, of Watseka, Illinois was placed under arrest for an outstanding Ogle County warrant for contempt of court and an outstanding Whiteside County Warrant for failure to appear. Salveson was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and was released.  Salveson was provided a future court appearance.

On Feb. 18 at approximately 8:59 a.m. deputies initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of East Illinois Route 72 and North Fair Oaks Drive. After further investigation, deputies arrested Charles Hicks, 56, of Chicago, for driving while license suspended. Hicks was additionally cited for operation of a vehicle with suspended registration. Hicks was released on a notice to appear with a future court date given.

On Feb. 18 at 2:08 a.m. deputies responded to the 11,000 block of East Lincoln Lane, Rochelle, for a verbal domestic. After investigation, deputies placed Trisha Booker, 43, of Rochelle, under arrest for an active DeKalb County retail theft warrant. Booker was released on a recognizance bond at the scene and given a future court date per DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. 

On Feb. 18 at approximately 6:40 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 2,500 block of East Montague Road. After investigation, deputies placed Jarrell Williams, 37, of Rockford under arrest for an active Rockford PD probation violation warrant. Williams was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was held in lieu of bond.  

On Feb. 19 at approximately 12:34 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on Illinois Route 38 near East Wood Road. After an investigation, Crescenciano Santos, 46, of Silvis, was placed under arrest for driving while license revoked. Santos was also cited for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Santos was transported to the Ogle County Jail before being released on notice to appear.

On Feb. 19 at approximately 8:14 p.m. deputies investigated a disturbance in the 300 block of Chippewa Lane. After further investigation Albert Brooks, 40, of Dixon, was placed under arrest for outstanding Ogle and Lee County warrants.  Brooks was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held pending an appearance before a judge.  

On Feb. 19, deputies responded to the 3,000 block of North Brookville Road for the report of a physical domestic disturbance. After an investigation a 16-year-old female was arrested for domestic battery.  The female was taken into limited custody and released back to parents.

On Feb. 20 at 6:38 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 7,000 block of North River Road. As a result, Bobby Jo Hamilton, 42, of Byron was arrested for driving on a revoked license, as well as a Stephenson County warrant. Hamilton was additionally issued citations for speeding 1-10 miles per hour, and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Hamilton was transported to the Ogle County Jail on the Stephenson County warrant, and was issued a notice to appear with a future court date on his other charges. Deputies were assisted by the Byron Police Department.

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.