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CRIME & SAFETY
Drug investigation leads Ogle County police to arrest Oregon man
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — An Oregon man was arrested Monday after police raided a home as part of a “lengthy” narcotics investigation. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant in the 300 block of N. 7th Street and arrested Christopher Cash, 36. Drugs and weapons were recovered from the home, […]
Machesney Park woman drowns at Lake Summerset
STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A 58-year-old woman drowned Sunday at Lake Summerset, according to Stephenson County officials. Tracy Hunter of Machesney Park was reportedly swimming the afternoon of May 12 when authorities were called to Beach 2 of the gated community for a report of a drowning. She died at the scene.
Two Davis Junction men injured in bicycle vs SUV crash
DAVIS JUNCTION, Ill. (WTVO) — A 64-year-old cyclist and a 75-year-old motorist were both taken to the hospital Saturday after colliding in Davis Junction. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Joey Mernack was riding an e-bike at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Maple Avenue around 6:29 p.m. when he attempted to make a […]
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