OREGON — On Nov. 19 at approximately 12:31 p.m. deputies responded to the 1,500 block of North Mulford Road, Rochelle, in response to a personal injury accident. After an investigation, it was learned that a gray-colored Toyota driven by Jesse Morales, 44, of Cherry Valley, attempted to overtake a blue-colored Chevrolet hauling a farm implement driven by Scott H Bohne, 34, of Sycamore. The Toyota struck the Chevrolet as the Chevrolet attempted to enter a private drive. Morales was transported to the area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Morales was cited for improper passing. Bohne was cited for no slow-moving vehicle placard. Deputies were assisted at the scene by Rochelle Fire and EMS.

On Nov. 20 at 10:35 a.m. the Ogle County Special Operations unit conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 88 westbound at mile marker 75. After an investigation, the driver, Steven Rockwood, 72, of Dixon, was arrested on a Lee County warrant for delivery of methamphetamine. The passenger, John Lance, 58, of Dixon, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rockwood was released from the scene with a future court date in Lee County. Lance was transported to the Ogle County jail to be processed and was released on a notice to appear.

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.