Police reports for Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013

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Steven J. Shaff, 47, of Sterling; 9:19 a.m. Saturday at state Route 2 and Mound Hill Road, Whiteside County; improper lane usage, after losing control of the vehicle, striking a delineator post and entering a cornfield. No injuries reported.

Richard L. Moore, 31, of Rockford; 2:15 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 88, Whiteside County; Whiteside County warrant – failure to appear, no valid registration; posted driver’s license and $275.

Melissa M. Foreman, 34, of Rockford; 2:58 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 39, Lee County; expired license, speeding; posted I-Bond.

Laurie S. Wright, 49, of Bartonville; 6:39 p.m. Saturday at state Route 40 and Mechling Lane, Rock Falls; Peoria County warrant – failure to appear; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Katie S. Linboom, 32, of Rock Falls; 4:09 p.m. Sunday in the 1100 block of West Sixth Street, Rock Falls; Whiteside County warrant – failure to appear; posted $300.

Melissa L. Wilson, 33, of Machesney Park; 7:50 p.m. Tuesday on Interstate 39, Ogle County; driving with a suspended license, speeding; posted I-Bond.

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