January 31, 2026
- Joshua J. Sutton, 35, of Mount Morris, was arrested for DUI after a traffic stop on North Mount Morris Road. He was cited for improper lane usage, operating an uninsured vehicle, and BAC >0.08. Released on notice to appear.
February 1, 2026
- Ethan J. Sullivan, 20, of Dixon, was arrested for DUI on W Pines Road and cited for BAC >0.08. Released on notice to appear.
- Louie L. Potts, 20, of Rochelle, crashed a Dodge Durango near E. Gillis Rd and S. Mulford Rd. Treated for minor injuries; cited for driving too fast for conditions.
February 3, 2026
- Jordan A. Willstead, 24, of Oregon, arrested for driving while license suspended and possession of cannabis >30 grams. Released on notice to appear.
- Diego Cacique, 21, of Hillcrest, cited for driving without a valid license and speeding. Released on notice to appear.
February 4, 2026
- Cody S. Meier, 37, of Forreston, arrested for driving without a valid license and operating uninsured vehicle. Released on notice to appear.
- Joshua T. Elmendorf, 28, of Oregon, arrested for driving while license suspended; cited for registration and lane violations. Released on notice to appear.
- Isaiah R. Johnson, 40, of Oregon, arrested on Whiteside County FTA warrant; held in lieu of bond.
- Kimberly A. Nicholls, 54, of Sterling, arrested on Ogle County warrant for domestic battery; held in lieu of bond.
February 5, 2026
- Guillermo A. Gomero Pellegrin, 61, of Rochelle, arrested on Ogle County warrant for operating without a valid license; cited for uninsured vehicle. Held on no bond.
- Daniel Metzger, 27, of Hillcrest, arrested for domestic battery; held pending judge appearance.
February 6, 2026
- Larry Richmond, 25, of Freeport, arrested for driving while license suspended; released on notice to appear.
- Joel Delgado-Hernandez, 39, of Rockford, arrested for driving without a valid license; cited for no insurance. Released on notice to appear.
- Two-vehicle accident on IL Rt. 64 and Mulford Rd. involved a 16-year-old driver and Jasmine Schabacker, 34, of Rochelle; minor injuries, juvenile cited for failure to yield.
February 7, 2026
- Daniel M. Diehl, 30, of Mount Morris, involved in single-vehicle rollover; cited for failure to reduce speed and no insurance.
- John Vaultonburg, 37, of Forreston, arrested on Ogle County FTA warrant; held in lieu of bond.
- Sandy Cruz, 23, of Rockford, arrested for driving without a valid license and Ogle County warrant; released on notice to appear, held for warrant.
- Jacob Kniss, 26, of Mt. Morris, arrested for driving while license revoked; released on notice to appear.
- 17-year-old male from Mount Morris arrested for DUI; cited for underage consumption and speeding; released on notice to appear.
February 8, 2026
- Jesse Bushman, 29, of Rock Falls, arrested for driving while license revoked; cited for loud exhaust. Released on notice to appear.
February 9, 2026
- Anna L. Ciccone, 64, of Oregon, arrested on Lee County FTA warrant; held in lieu of bond.
- Traffic accident at E IL Rt. 72 and N Mulford Rd. involved three vehicles; minor injuries; Devin Palmer, 29, cited for failure to yield.
- Angela Gatson, 57, of Rockford, arrested for driving while license suspended; cited for expired registration and uninsured vehicle. Released on notice to appear.
- Monica A. Mon, 38, of Polo, arrested for domestic battery; held pending judge appearance.
February 11–12, 2026
- John Strader, 37, of Sterling, arrested for driving while license revoked; released on notice to appear.
- Payton Mitchell-Thompson, 25, Heather McDaniel, 37, and Emmanuel Carrillo, 40, arrested for driving while license suspended; all released on notice to appear.
- Jesper Karlsson, 25, of Byron, arrested for driving without a valid license; cited for speeding. Released on notice to appear.
February 13–14, 2026
- Jonathan L. Miller, 46, of Forreston, arrested for DUI, driving while license revoked, and aggravated DUI; cited for improper lane usage and illegal alcohol transport. Released on notice to appear.
- Lasondra K. Weaver, 27, of Milledgeville, arrested for DUI; cited for improper lane usage. Released on notice to appear.
- Janessa Kuligoski, 30, of Mount Morris, arrested for domestic battery; held pending judge appearance.
- Tyler D. Bunkers, 29, of Rockford, arrested for driving while license suspended; cited for registration and uninsured vehicle. Released on notice to appear.
February 15, 2026
- Christopher Fairless, 19, of Savanna, arrested for DUI; cited for loud muffler and unlawful cannabis possession. Released on notice to appear.
- Merenda L. Ramirez, 35, of Rockford, arrested for driving while license suspended and obstructing identification; cited for no front registration. Released on notice to appear.
February 17, 2026
- Gregory J. Velazquez-Canario, 34, of Rochelle, arrested for criminal damage to property; released on notice to appear.
- Payton Mitchell-Thompson, 25, checked again for driving while license suspended (duplicate).
- Luis M. Trujillo Mujica, 21, of DeKalb, arrested for driving without a valid license; cited for equipment violation. Released on notice to appear.
February 18–20, 2026
- Charles E. Coulter, 45, and Anthony P. Wilder, 50, arrested for driving while license revoked; released on notice to appear.
- Wilson VillaltaMartinez, 30, of Freeport, arrested for driving while license suspended; cited for registration and insurance violations. Released on notice to appear.
- Mitchell K. McGregor Jr., 29, of Rockford, arrested for driving while license suspended; cited for disobeying stop sign. Released on notice to appear.
- Patrick E. Sheely, 60, of Oregon, arrested for two counts of aggravated battery; also charged with aggravated DUI and driving with license revoked. Held pending judge appearance.
February 21–22, 2026
- Brayden R. Tarbill, 22, of Mount Morris, arrested for domestic battery and multiple charges; held pending judge appearance.
- Sarah E. Kowalewski, 39, of Rockford, arrested for driving while license suspended; cited for suspended registration. Released on notice to appear.
- Dante Gaines, 32, and Gage Fry, 35, of Rockford, arrested for driving while license suspended; cited for no insurance. Released on notice to appear.
- Single-vehicle rollover on W. Judson Rd and S. Anterier Rd. involved three juveniles; treated and released on scene with citations.
February 23–24, 2026
- Isiah N. Bridges, 29, of Burlington IA, arrested for driving while license suspended; cited for registration and uninsured vehicle. Released on notice to appear.
- Garrett D. Campen, 32, of Rock Falls, arrested on Lee County FTA/Contempt warrant; held in lieu of bond.
- Christian Dominic Wright, 25, of Hartford, arrested for driving while license suspended; cited for illegal window treatment and uninsured vehicle. Released on notice to appear.
- Adam W. Tracy, 35, of Byron, arrested for domestic battery on 02/27/26; held pending judge appearance.
February 25, 2026
- Emelia Montes, 43, of South Beloit, involved in single-vehicle deer accident; treated for minor injuries.
February 26–28, 2026
- Jorge F. Tenicela Vazquez, 26, of Rockford, arrested for no valid license; cited for speeding and insurance violations. Released on notice to appear.
- Brian Villegas, 28, of Rockford, arrested for DUI drugs, driving while license suspended, and obstruction; cited for improper lane usage. Released on notice to appear.
- Benjamin Kelley, 20, of Dixon, arrested for possession of controlled substance; cited for multiple traffic violations. Released on notice to appear.
- Jaylynn T. Greene, 26, of Freeport, arrested on Ogle and Lee County FTA warrants; held in lieu of bond.
- Amy J. Lawrence, 47, of Evansville, IN, arrested for driving while license suspended; released on notice to appear.
- Jennifer L. Eich, 34, and Andrew J. Swift, 39, of Oregon, arrested on Ogle County FTA warrants (Swift also had Lee County warrant); held in lieu of bond.
Note: All subjects listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
