OREGON — On Sept. 30 at approximately 10:49 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop at Illinois Route 2 and Townhall Road. After investigation, deputies placed Tristen M. Austin, 22, of Mt. Morris, under arrest for an outstanding Stephenson County warrant. Austin was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where she was held in lieu of bond.

On Oct. 1 at approximately 11:43 p.m. deputies responded to a 911 hang up at 122 N. Main St. Apt. A in Leaf River.  Upon arrival, deputies learned a domestic had occurred and began to speak with all parties involved.  While investigating the incident, Jennifer Albright, 44, of Leaf River, struck a deputy and was placed under arrest for aggravated battery to a police officer (class-two felony).  Albright was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where she was released on a notice to appear and given a future court date.

On Oct. 1 at 10:17 a.m. the Ogle County Sheriff's Office responded to a motorcycle accident in the 7,100 block of North River Road.  Investigation revealed that a 16-year-old male had lost control of his motorcycle while traveling southbound and had gone into the southbound ditch. The 16-year-old sustained injuries and was taken by the Byron Fire Department Ambulance to a Rockford hospital. Charges are pending.

On Oct. 2 at approximately 12:34 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic on a blue Honda on Interstate 39 northbound, near mile marker 105. After a brief investigation, deputies arrested Jose W. Hernandez-Sanchez, 36, of Rockford, for operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license. Hernandez-Sanchez was also issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle with no rear registration light. Hernandez-Sanchez was released with a notice to appear with a future court date.

On Oct. 2 at approximately 4:24 p.m. deputies responded to the 19,000 block of East South Malta Road in reference to a check welfare of a vehicle that was parked on the roadway with a male that was very lethargic. Upon arrival, Rochelle and Creston EMS had been contacted and responded to the scene. Rochelle EMS then transported the male to Rochelle Community Hospital for a mental evaluation. After investigation, deputies placed Justin Chaney, 50, of DeKalb under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Chaney was additionally issued citations for unlawful parking and operating an uninsured vehicle. Chaney was released on a notice to appear at the hospital and was given a future court date.

On Oct. 2 at approximately 2:09 p.m. deputies and the Dixon Rural Fire Department responded to the 7,000 block of South Ridge Road for the report of a single-vehicle crash. After an investigation, it was learned Michael Essex, 29, of Franklin Grove, was traveling southbound when he drove off of the roadway, through the east ditch before crashing into a creek embankment. Essex was transported to KSB Hospital for his injuries. Essex was issued citations for driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and failure to wear a seatbelt. Essex was released on a notice to appear.

On Oct. 3 at approximately 9:27 p.m. deputies responded to a domestic in the 2,000 block of Rogene Drive in rural Oregon. After investigation, deputies placed Gabrielle Sandell, 18, of Oregon under arrest for two counts of domestic battery. Sandell was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where she was held pending a court appearance in front of a judge.

On Oct. 3 at approximately 9:08 p.m. deputies responded to the 3,000 block of South Freeport Road in reference to a physical domestic. After an investigation, Shelly R. Mummert, 73, of Polo, was arrested for domestic battery. Mummert was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held awaiting an appearance before a judge.

On Oct. 3 at about 10 a.m. after a lengthy investigation, the Ogle County Sheriff's Special Operations Unit, with the assistance of the Illinois Conservation Police, conducted a search warrant at 308 N. Mix St. in Oregon. As a result of the search, The Ogle County Sheriff's Special Operations Unit placed Brandon Scott Miller, 30, of Oregon, under arrest for unlawful production of cannabis sativa plants, a class-four felony.  Miller was transported to the Ogle County Jail and, due to the SAFE-T Act, was subsequently released on a notice to appear.  The investigation is ongoing, and further charges are pending.  

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.