OREGON — On June 14 at 11:40 a.m. deputies responded to 7,000 Block of East Grist Mill Road for a check welfare. Upon arrival at the residence, deputies were met by several aggressive dogs that began attacking them. At that point, the homeowner, later identified as Richard L. Eraas, 62, of Chana, emerged from the garage and started to yell at deputies. Eraas lunged at and attacked one of the deputies. Eraas was taken into custody and transported to the Ogle County Jail. Eraas was given a notice to appear for aggravated battery to a police officer. Eraas was released with a court date on July 3 at 9 a.m. Oregon Fire/EMS assisted the Ogle County Sheriff's Office.

On June 15 at approximately 1:28 a.m. deputies responded to the 5,000 block of South Skare Road regarding an overturned UTV. After an initial investigation, deputies placed Thomas B. Shaw, 46, of Rochelle, under arrest for driving under the influence. Shaw was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was additionally cited for failure to reduce speeds and operating a non-highway vehicle on the roadway. Shaw was released with a notice to appear in court on a later date. Two passengers of the vehicle, identified as Jessica Erdman, 46, of Rochelle, and Jennifer L. Copeland, 42, of Rochelle, were transported to Rochelle Community Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

On June 15 at approximately 9:18 p.m. deputies responded to the 9,000 block of North Blaine Drive in reference to a reported violation of an order of protection.  After an investigation Dustin Grove, 41, of Davis Junction, was placed under arrest for violating an order of protection. Grove was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held pending an appearance before a judge.

On June 15 at 12:42 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 6,000 block of North Illinois Route 251. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Josue Benitez, 23, of Rockford, for driving while license suspended. Benitez was release with a notice to appear. Benitez was additionally issued citations for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

On June 16 at approximately 12:12 a.m. deputies arrived in the 5,000 block of South Greenland Drive in rural Rochelle regarding a reported domestic battery. After an initial investigation, deputies placed Jesus Linares, 41, of Rochelle, under arrest for domestic battery. Linares was additionally charged with interfering with the reporting of a domestic battery and was transported to the Ogle County Jail. Linares was held pending an appearance before a judge.

On June 16 at approximately 8:56 p.m. deputies responded to the 100 block of Dayflower Circle in Davis Junction regarding a reported domestic battery. After an initial investigation, deputies placed Adam P. Latham, 39, of Davis Junction, under arrest for domestic battery. Latham was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held pending an appearance before a judge.

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.