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Joshua M. Bufford, age 28, 403 South Ottawa Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 400 block of South Ottawa Avenue on August 7, 2008 at 12:20 a.m. for Violation of an Order of Protection and Resisting Obstructing a Peace Officer. Bufford was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Brandon Vanommeren, age 18, 108 East Eighth Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 400 Block of North Galena Avenue on August 6, 2008 at 11:55 p.m. for Consumption of Alcohol as a Minor. Vanommeren was processed and released on bond. 

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Jessica E. Ganze, age 19, 210 Maple Lane, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 1600 block of South Galena Avenue on August 6, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. for Burglary and Retail Theft Over $150.00.  Ganze was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Avary C. Farster., age 20, 817 South Ottawa Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 500 block of an alley that is located to the west of Depot Avenue on August 5, 2008 at 9:30 p.m. for a Dixon Police Department arrest warrant for Unlawful Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Other charges included Unlawful Production of Cannabis Sativa Plant, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Possession of Liquor. Farster was also charged with Aggravated Battery, Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer (two counts), Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver (2.5 to 10 grams), and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis (2.5 to 10 grams). Farster was unable to post bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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James K. Stuckey Jr., age 17, 722 Assembly Place, Apartment 2, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested at the Dixon Police Department on August 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for Theft. Stuckey Jr. was released pending a court appearance.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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The Dixon Police Department would like to alert the public to a theft that occurred in Dixon in which detonator caps and primer cord were taken. The detonator caps are to be considered extremely dangerous and should not be handled if located or observed. The detonator caps are orange and yellow and the primer cord is yellow. Anyone with information on the location of the detonator caps or the primer cord is asked to call the Dixon Police Department immediately at 815-288-4411, or the Ogle/Lee CrimeStoppers at 1-888-Caught-U (1-888-228-4488). Callers do not have to leave their names and are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1000.00 with information leading to an arrest.

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Cody M. Blackburn, age 17, 1216 Tee Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 Block South Hennepin Avenue on August 5, 2008 at 8:50 a.m. for Retail Theft Under $150.00. Blackburn was processed and released on an Individual Bond pending a September 9, 2008 court date.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Linda M. Grygiel, age 49, 617 Palmyra Road, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the unit block of Walton Drive on August 4th, 2008 at 12:08 p.m. for Driving Under the Influence, Driving While License Revoked and Improper Lane Usage. Grygiel was processed posted bond and released with a pending court date.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Daniel J. Eychaner, age 45, 321 West Fourth Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested on a Dixon Police Department warrant for Contempt Non-Payment and a Lee County warrant for Indirect Civil Contempt. Eychaner was taken into custody in the 400 block of West Third Street on August 3, 2008 at 3:45 a.m. Eychaner was unable to post bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Kevin C. Aguilar, age 37, 1705 Avenue F, Apartment 317, Sterling, Illinois, was arrested on a Dixon Police Department warrant for Failure to Appear. Smith was taken into custody from Sterling Police Officers on August 2, 2008 at 11:45 p.m.  Aguilar was unable to post the bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.  

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Shawn P. Hill, age 17, 503 North Hennepin Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 400 block of Squires Avenue on August 2, 2008 at 11:40 p.m. for Possession of Cannabis Under 2.5 Grams. Hill was processed and released after posting $75.00 cash bond pending a September 3, 2008 court appearance.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Robert C. Williams, age 44, 312 College Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 300 block of Depot Avenue on August 2, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. for Disorderly Conduct. Williams was processed and released on $75.00 bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Todd M. McMillion, age 43, 1955 Wildcat Road, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 300 block of West Everett Street on August 2, 2008 at 1:40 a.m. for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Without Lights When Required, and Improper Lane Usage. McMillion posted his Illinois Driver's License and $100.00 bond, and was released pending a court appearance on August 27, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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James H. Fuller, age 27, 464 Pine Hill,  Apt. D1, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 600 block of West Third Street on August 1, 2008 at 11:10 a.m. for a Lee County warrant for deceptive practice. Fuller was taken to the Lee County Jail.

 The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Joseph P. Mallard, age 60, 203 Lincolnway, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested on July 30, 2008 in the 400 block of North Galena Avenue on a Failure to Apppear warrant and a Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child warrant. Mallard was unable to post bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Rory S. Bolter, age 22, 311 Belteburg Street, Loves Park, Illinois, was arrested in the 500 block of South Galena Avenue on July 29, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. for Driving While License Revoked and Disobeying a Traffic Control Signal.  Bolter was also wanted on a Boone County warrant for Failure to Appear. Bolter was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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A male juvenile, age 15, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested at the intersection of South Hennepin Avenue and West 2^nd Street on July 29, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. for Mob Action, Aggravated Assault, and Criminal Trespass to a Residence.  The juvenile was processed and turned over to Mary Davis Center. 

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Joshua M. Bufford, age 28, 630 Second Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 400 Block of East Fourth Street on July 29, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. for Criminal Trespass To Residence and Resisting/Obstructing A Peace Officer (2 counts). Bufford was processed and turned over to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Thurman M. Wade, age 31, 631 Marclare Street, Apartment 25 and Dennis M. Muhammad, age 19, of 631 Marclare Street, Apartment 3 Dixon, Illlinois, have been arrested following an attack on a female in the Dixon River Apartment Complex on July 27, 2008 at 2:05 a.m.  Dixon Officers responded to the apartment complex and met with a female victim who alleged she had been attacked and kicked in the head by two subjects.  The victim suffered a fractured orbital.  While completing the investigation, officers learned that one of the witnesses in the case had be approached by Wade and threatened with violence if the witness spoke to the police.  Witnesses also stated that Wade is a gang member and has gang affiliations from Chicago. 

After completing the investigation, Dixon Officers obtained an arrest warrant against Wade for Aggravated Battery (Class 3 Felony) and Harassment of a Witness (Class 2 Felony). Wade is currently on parole for aggravated possession of stolen firearms, possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated battery, and armed robbery. Bond was set at $500,000.00. The Illinois Department of Corrections was contacted and assisted in the apprehension of Wade. The Department of Corrections issued an additional “No Bond” arrest warrant against Wade for violating his parole. Dixon Officers also obtained an arrest warrant against Muhammad for Aggravated Battery. His bond was set at $50,000.00.       

Both Wade and Muhammad were taken into custody on July 27, 2008 at approximately 10:35 p.m. without incident at Mobil Gas Station in Dixon after officers followed them to that location. After processing, they were turned over to the Lee County Jail. The investigation into the harassment of a witness is still ongoing and further arrests may occur.

The Dixon Police Department is committed to protecting both victims and  witnesses of crimes and will react immediately to reports of this type.  The Dixon Police  Department has a “Zero Tolerance” enforcement policy on gang-related crimes and will  designate whatever resources are necessary to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice.  Chief    Langloss would like to remind citizens it is important to contact the police department if you       have any information on gang activity in the community. Citizens are encouraged to contact the    Dixon Police Department at 815/288-4411 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-Caught-U (1-888-228- 4488).  Callers can remain anonymous.   

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Matthew A. Higley, age 22, 904 Walnut Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 block West Boyd Street on July 28, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. for Mob Action, Battery, Aggravated Assault, and Criminal Trespass to a Residence. Higley was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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A male juvenile, age 16, Mount Morris, Illinois, was arrested on the Peoria Avenue Bridge on July 28, 2008 at 7:40 p.m. for Mob Action, Battery, Aggravated Assault, and Criminal Trespass to a Residence.  The juvenile was processed and released to a guardian. 

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Douglas E. Richter, age 43, 410 Madison Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested on a Rockford Police Department warrant for Failure to Appear Possession of a Controlled Substance. Richter was taken into custody in the 400 block of Madison Avenue on July 28, 2008 at 2:15 a.m. Richter was unable to post the bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.  

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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A 16-year-old male juvenile was arrested following a foot pursuit in the 700 block of Spruce Street.  On July 28,2008 at approximately 1:34 a.m., Dixon Police Officers were checking the southeast side of Dixon after received a report of a car burglary in the 300 block of South Jefferson Avenue.  Dixon Officers were attempting to locate and identify the suspect for that investigation when they observed a subject on Spruce Street at Fargo Avenue. When Dixon Officers approached the male juvenile, he took off running west on Spruce Street.  The pursuit ended in the 1000 block of Fargo Avenue with the male juvenile being taken into custody. Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted in the pursuit.

Further investigation did not yield enough information to charge the juvenile for the reported burglary, but he was charged with Resisting a Peace Officer and Curfew. The juvenile was transported to the police department. After officers spoke with the Lee County Juvenile Probation Department, it was determined the juvenile would be detained at Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Center. The juvenile will appear in court on Monday, July 28, 2008.

Chief Langloss would like to remind citizens it is important to contact the police department if your vehicle has been entered, regardless of whether or not anything of value is missing. Officers track every burglary to motor vehicle report    and conduct extra enforcement details based on this information. Anyone with information on the recent string of car burglaries is encouraged to contact the Dixon Police Department at 815/288-4411 or the Ogle/Lee CrimesStoppers at 1-888-Caught-U (1-888-228-4488). Callers can remain anonymous.   

The charges are merely an allegation and all partiesare presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Douglas E. Richter, age 43, 410 Madison Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested on a Rockford Police Department warrant for Failure to Appear Possession of a Controlled Substance. Richter was taken into custody in the 400 block of Madison Avenue on July 28, 2008 at 2:15 a.m. Richter was unable to post the bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.  

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Joshua A. Smith, age 27, 927 Grant Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 100 block of West Everett Street on July 27, 2008 at 2:20 a.m. for Domestic Battery. Smith was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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William L. Turner, age 51, 658 Bloody Gulch Road, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 1200 block of West Second Street on July 26, 2008 at 1:20 a.m. for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, No Insurance, Driving While License  Suspended, Driving in the Wrong Lane and a Whiteside County warrant for FTA No Insurance. Turner was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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David A. Porter, age 41, 8694 North Sunset Drive, Byron, Illinois, was arrested on a Dixon Police Department warrant for Criminal Damage to Property Under $300.00. Porter was taken into custody at the Dixon Police Department on July 25, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. Porter was able to post the bond and was released pending a court date.  

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Corey A. A. Blankenship, age 19, 606 South Lincoln Avenue, Apartment. A, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 400 block West Second Street on July 24, 2008 at 5:18 a.m. for Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer. Blankenship was processed and released.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Margaret P. Hillard, age 27, 719 Madison Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested on a Dixon Police Department warrant for Failure to Appear / Contempt Non-Payment / Driving 11-14 mph Over the Limit and a Whiteside County Sheriff warrant for Failure To Appear / Uninsured Motor Vehicle. Hillard was taken into custody in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue on July 23, 2008 at 2:19 p.m.  Hillard was processed on the warrants and released pending a court appearance on August 1, 2008 for the Dixon Police Department warrant and a court appearance on August 22, 2008 on the Whiteside County Sheriff Department warrant.  

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Milo H. Gibson, Jr., age 18, 439 Wildflower Drive, Belvidere, Illinois, was arrested at the Boone County Jail on July 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. for an outstanding Dixon Police Department arrest warrant for Failing to Appear on the charge of Attempt (Residential Burglary). Gibson was unable to post bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Karl D. Terry, age 42, 1351 Chicago Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 1300 block of Chicago Avenue on July 21, 2008 at 12:15 a.m. for Aggravated Battery and Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer. Terry was processed and turned over to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Douglas D. MacRunnels, age 21, 631 Marclare Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue on July 20, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. for Domestic Battery. MacRunnels was processed and turned over to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Jay W. Sitter, age 47, 1826 Clark Street, Dixon, Illinois, and Brendahl Carter, age 42, 919 King Court, Dixon, Illinois, were arrested in the 800 block of West Sixth Street on July 20, 2008 at 1:25 a.m. for Battery. Sitter and Carter were processed and released after posting $1,000.00 bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Michael E. Wulf, age 43, 1302 Pine Hill Road, Amboy, Illinois, was arrested in the 500 block of Van Buren Avenue on July 19, 2008 at 2:40 a.m. for Criminal Trespass to Residence, Disorderly Conduct, and Possession of Cannabis under 2.5 grams. Wulf was processed, posted bond, and released pending a court date on August 13, 2008. 

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Arthur A. Tillman, age 26, 909 South Lincoln Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 900 block of South Lincoln Avenue on July 19, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. for Disorderly Conduct. Tillman was processed and released on an Individual bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Vernon L. White, age 20, 1008 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 300 block of Depot Avenue on July 19, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. for Aggravated Battery and Unlawful Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor by a Minor. White was processed and turned over to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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The Dixon Police Department arrested two subjects after a concerned neighbor contacted the police department about suspicious activity at a residence in the 1100 block of West Seventh Street. At approximately 12:15 p.m., officers located a man and woman inside a house that was suppose to be vacant. 

Vyron M. Evans, age 32, 4471 North 39^th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was arrested for Criminal Trespass to Residence and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis (Under 2.5 Grams). 

Amber L. Ruggles, age 17, 912 Avery Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested for Criminal Trespass to Residence.

Chief Langloss would like to remind citizens to contact the police department at 288-4411 or the Ogle/Lee CrimeStoppers at 1-888-Caught-U (1-888-228-4488) to report any suspicious activity they might observe. Callers can remain anonymous and receive rewards of up to $1,000.00 if their information leads to arrests. Citizens can also contact the police department by visiting the website at dixonil.com/police.   

All charges are merely an allegation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Meagan D. Moller, age 20, 624 Marclare Street Apartment 20, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 600 block of Marclare Street on July 18, 2008 at 11:25 p.m. for Unlawful Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor, and Possession of Cannabis 2.5 to 10 Grams. Moller was processed and released pending a court date on August 13, 2008. 

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Jake K. Angleton, age 20, 813 Chicago Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 600 block of Marclare Street on July 18, 2008 at 11:25 p.m. for Unlawful Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor. Angleton was processed and released pending a court date on August 13, 2008. 

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Henry J. Inden, age 27, 928 North Dement Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 900 block of North Jefferson Avenue on July 18, 2008 at 1:12 a.m. for Fleeing or Attempting to Elude A Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Driving While License Revoked., Reckless Driving, and General Speed Restrictions.  Inden was processed and released with a Lee County court date of August 20, 2008 at 9 a.m.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Tami S. Jendrzejczyk, age 40, 762 Marine Drive, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 500 block of South Galena Aevnue on July 17, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. for Driving While License Revoked and Speeding (44mph in a 30 mph zone). Jendrzejczyk was processed and released pending a court date.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Kenneth M. Fox, age 48, 718 West Second Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested at K.S.B. Hospital on July 16, 2008 at 7:30 pm for Disorderly Conduct and Reckless Conduct. A call was made to the Dixon Police Department at 6:34 pm on July 16, 2008 in reference to a subject having difficulty swimming in the Rock River, near Page Park.  Dixon City and Dixon Rural Fire Departments rescued Fox from the Rock River. After Fox was rescued from the Rock River he was transported to K.S.B. Hospital where he was treated and released. After Fox was released from K.S.B. Hospital he was taken into custody. Fox was processed and released on bond with a pending court date.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Marissa N. LeBlanc, age 22, 2104 Cummins Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 2100 block of Cummins Street on July 16, 2008 at 12:45 a.m. for Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Criminal Damage to Property Under $300, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, Failure to Give Information After Striking an Unattended Motor Vehicle, and Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roadway. LeBlanc was able to post bond and was given a court date of August 13, 2008.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Male juvenile, age 14, Dixon, Illinois, was issued a city ordinance citation in the 200 Block of West First Street on July 15, 2008 at 7:42 p.m. for Skateboarding in the Downtown Business District.  

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Richard A. Wakild, age 43, 1404 West First Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested on a Dixon Police Department warrant for Theft (8 counts) and Computer Fraud (2 counts). Wakild was taken into custody in the 800 block of Progress Drive on July 15, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Wakild was unable to post bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.  

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Demario M. Wise, age 20, 304 Hubbell Drive Apartment 3, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 1100 block of Fourth Avenue on July 15, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. for Domestic Battery, Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer, and Unlawful Consumption of Liquor by a Minor. Wise was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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The Dixon Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in an investigation into vandalism that has resulted in damages to at least two local businesses over the past several days. Approximately 18 vehicles at two local used car dealerships were seriously damaged between the late evening hours of July 10,2008 and early morning hours of July 11, 2008.

The Department is eliciting the assistance of the public in an effort to learn the identity of the subjects involved.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Dixon Police Department at 288-4411 or the Ogle/Lee CrimeStoppers at 1-888-Caught-U (1-888-228-4488) to report any suspicious activity they might observe. Callers can remain anonymous and receive cash rewards of up to $1,000.00 if their information leads to arrests.

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Kara N. Davenport, age 18, 5350 North Rock Drive, Rockford, Illinois, was arrested on July 12, 2008 in the 700 block of West Third Street on a Winnebago County arrest warrant. Davenport was unable to post bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Roman H. Gassner, age 18, 420 West Ninth Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 500 Block of West Eighth Street on July 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. for Two Counts of Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer, Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer and Unlawful Consumption of Liquor.  Roman H. Gassner was processed and turned over to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Nick E. Porter, age 23, 735 Cutler Street, St. Charles, Illinois, was arrested in the 500 Block of West First Street on July 12, 2008 at 12:36 a.m. for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis. Nick E. Porter was processed and released on bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Ryan W. Latimer, age 23, 1827 South Third Place, St. Charles, Illinois, was arrested in the 500 Block of West First Street on July 12, 2008 at 12:36 a.m. for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis. Latimer was processed and released on bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Brian G. McLeod, age 22, 3214 Charlemagne Lane, St. Charles, Illinois, was arrested in the 500 Block of West First Street on July 12, 2008 at 12:36 a.m. for Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis. Brian G. McLeod was processed and released on bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Scott F. Cook, age 22, 604 Palmyra Road, Apartment 10, Dixon, Illinois, was issued a city ordinance citation in the 200 block of Highland Avenue on July 11, 2008 at 10:04 p.m. for Consumption of Alcohol in Public.  

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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The Dixon Police Department would like to announce the arrest of Garret J. Graff of 204 ½ East Seventh Street, Dixon, Illinois in relation to an extensive drug investigation that occurred in Dixon and Lee County over the last few months.  The Dixon Police Department located Graff on a traffic stop in the early morning hours of July 10, 2008. Graff was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis 500-2,000 Grams With Intent to Deliver (Class 2 Felony), Unlawful Possession of Cannabis 500-2,000 Grams (Class 3 Felony), Unlawful Delivery of Cannabis Within 1,000 feet of School Grounds 10-30 Grams (Class 3 Felony), Unlawful Delivery of Cannabis 10-30 Grams (Class 4 Felony), Unlawful Possession of Cannabis 10-30 Grams (Class A Misdemeanor), and for Driving Under the Influence. Graff was unable to post bond and was turned over to the Lee County Jail. The Dixon Police Department advises that there are more arrests pending for the current drug investigation.   

Anyone with information in regards to any illegal activities is asked to contact the Dixon Police Department immediately at 815-288-4411, or the Ogle/Crimestoppers at 1-888-Caught-U (1-888-228-4488). Callers do not have to leave their names and are eligible for rewards of up to $1,000.00 with information leading to an arrest.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Jonathan R. Herwig, age 50, 612 East Second Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 700 block of North Brinton Avenue on July 9, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. for Battery. Smith was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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A female juvenile, age 16, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested at ShopKo, 1350 North Galena Avenue on July 7, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. for Retail Theft Under $150.00. The juvenile was processed and released to her mother. 

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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A male juvenile, age 16, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested at ShopKo, 1350 North Galena Avenue on July 7, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. for Retail Theft Under $150.00. The juvenile was processed and released to his father. 

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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John R. Ness, age 44, 519 Second Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 500 block of Second Avenue on July 7, 2008, at 9:34 p.m. for Domestic Battery and Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer. Ness was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Robert J. Montijo, age 28, 424 East Bluff, Amboy, Illinois, was arrested in the 300 block of South Galena Avenue on July 7, 2008, on a Warrant for Domestic Battery, Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence, and Battery. Montijo was unable to post bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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A male juvenile, age 14, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested on the Peoria Avenue Bridge on July 6, 2008 at 4:00 a.m. for Curfew and Possession of Cannabis under 2.5 grams. The juvenile was processed and released to his mother. 

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Julie A. Gray, age 46, no permanent address, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 block Highland Avenue on July 6, 2008 at 1:48 a.m. for Domestic Battery, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Cannabis. Gray was processed and was turned over to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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The Dixon Police Department arrested two male juveniles after being dispatched to an attempted break in at a garage in the 200 block of Madison Avenue. The male juveniles fled from the area on foot prior to police arrival.  Shortly after the call, officers located several juveniles outside a residence in the 400 block of West Second Street. After speaking with the victim and witnesses, two of the male juveniles were arrested and transported to the police department.

A male juvenile, age 14, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property and Possession of Tobacco Products by a Minor. 

A second male juvenile, age 13, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested for Criminal Trespass to Property and Criminal Damage to Property.

Chief Langloss would also like to remind citizens to contact the police department at 288-4411 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-Caught-U (1-888-228-4488) to report any suspicious activity they might observe. Callers can remain anonymous and receive rewards of up to $1,000.00 if their information leads to arrests. Citizens can also contact the police department by visiting the website at dixonil.com/police.   

All charges are merely an allegation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Ryan P. Simpson, age 19, 1260 Market Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 900 Block of South Galena Avenue on July 5, 2008 at 10:22 p.m. for Possession of Liquor by a Minor. Simpson was processed and released pending a court appearance on August 13, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Ian M. Novay, age 18, 921 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested at his residence on July 5, 2008 at 10:22 p.m. for Possession of Liquor by a Minor. Novay was processed and released pending a court appearance on August 13, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Male juvenile, age 13, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 400 block of West Second Street on July 5, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. for Criminal Trespass to Property, Criminal Damage to Property, and Theft.  The juvenile was processed and released to a parent.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Eric K. Lumzy, age 41, 204 South Lincoln Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 400 block of Van Buren Avenue on July 5, 2008 at 1:30 a.m. for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Lumzy was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Adam J. Loescher, age 31, 1001 Carondelet, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 800 block of West Sixth Street on July 4, 2008 at 6:32 p.m. for Driving While License Suspended, Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Speeding 48/30. Loescher was processed and released on an Individual Bond with a pending court date of August 6, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Eddie R. Johnson, age 44, 1902 English Street, Rock Falls, Illinois, was arrested in the Petunia Festival carnival on July 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. for Aggravated Battery and 2 counts of Unlawful Presence within A School Zone. Johnson was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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John C. Hoyle, age 25, 203 Lincolnway, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 500 block of East Third Street on July 4, 2008 at 3:32 a.m. for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis. Hoyle posted bond and was released with a pending court date of August 6, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Christopher L. Portner, age 34, 622 Nachusa Avenue, Dixon, was arrested in the 300 block of Depot Avenue on July 4, 2008 at 1:45 a.m. for a city ordinance violation - open alcohol in public. Portner was released pending a July 22, 2008 court appearance.The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty