Police and fire reports for Friday, May 29, 2009
The police report does not include every crime in a community. In some cases, no police report is filed, and sometimes police withhold information on pending investigations. If you know of a crime that has occurred in your neighborhood that has not been reported here, call your local police department, then call Sauk Valley Newspapers at 800-798-4085.
Dixon Police
Girl, 16, of Dixon; 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of North Hennepin Avenue; obstructing a peace officer, unlawful possession of tobacco by a minor; released to her mother.
Brian E. Powell, 31, of Dixon; 7:54 p.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of Madison Avenue; driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of cannabis, 2.5 to 10 grams, failure to signal when required; taken to Lee County Jail.
Michael A. Reynolds, 22, of Dixon; 9:41 p.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of Palmyra Street; driving with a suspended driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lighting - one headlight; given notice to appear in court.
Stephen A. Hoople, 19, of Dixon; 10:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 1600 block of South Galena Avenue; public indecency; taken to Lee County Jail.
Michael W. Turner, 42, of Pekin; May 28 at Tazewell County Jail; Dixon Police warrant, failure to appear – contempt/nonpayment; transferred to Lee County Jail.
Scott A. Shaffer, 22, of Rock Falls; 7:48 p.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of West Seventh Street; driving with a suspended driver’s license, speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear in court.
Sterling Police
Troy L. Mager, 43, of Sterling; 12:36 p.m. May 22; Whiteside County warrant, failure to appear – possession of cocaine, Ogle County warrant, failure to appear – contempt of court/driving under the influence; taken to Whiteside County Jail.
Lionel L. Smith, 24, of Rock Falls; 7:58 p.m. Wednesday; driving with a revoked driver’s license; given notice to appear in court.
Whiteside County Sheriff
Latyoya D. Cruse, 26, of Milwaukee; 7:39 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 88, near Lyndon; driving with a suspended driver’s license, speeding, fraudulent use of registration; taken to Whiteside County Jail.
Keesha R. Ellis, 25, of Milwaukee; 7:39 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 88, near Lyndon; unlawful possession of cannabis; taken to Whiteside County Jail.
Roscoe Chambers, 37, of Davenport, Iowa; 2:09 a.m. Monday on Interstate 88, at mile marker 16; felony driving under the influence, felony driving with a revoked driver’s license, operating a uninsured motor vehicle; Cook County warrant, failure to appear – driving under the influence; taken to Whiteside County Jail.
Illinois State Police
Richard J. Ankney, 70, of Sterling; 7:24 a.m. Tuesday; driving with a suspended driver’s licnese, no insurance, possession of firearm without FOID card, possession of ammunition without FOID card, Whiteside County warrant, failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.
Shawn C. Stewart, 26, of Rochelle; 10:42 a.m. Tuesday at Carlisle Drive and School Avenue, Rochelle; no valid driver’s license, no seat belt; given notice to appear in court.
Gloria M. Batt, 78, of Dixon; 11 a.m. Wednesday on Rock Island Road, east of Atkinson Road, Lee County; improper lane usage after crossing the center line and striking a vehilce driven by Jacquelyn Schauff, 49, of Dixon; no injuries; damage over $1,500 to both vehicles.
Dixon City Fire
Ambulance calls
■ May 22, 2:43 p.m. at 220 E. Boyd St.
■ Saturday; 7:37 a.m. at 1006 W. Third St., no transport; 6:20 p.m. at Town and Country Restaurant.
