On at approximately 1301 hours, Deputies responded to the 5800 block of North Illinois Rt 2 in reference to a multi-vehicle accident. The accident remains under investigation. Morris Fire/EMS assisted Deputies at the scene. Henderson was also issued a citation for Disregarding an Official Traffic Control Device. Henderson was arrested for DUI Drugs, and issued an I-bond at the hospital.
McCormick age 74, of Sterling IL, was transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL by Mt. A passenger of the silver Chrysler, Julie R. McCormick was transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL for non life threatening injuries. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL by REACT Helicopter for life threatening injuries. Henderson was transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL by Polo EMS, before being transported to OSF St.
The silver Chrysler entered the south ditch, east of the intersection, before coming to a rest. The blue Honda then struck two signs before entering the south east ditch, overturning, and then coming to a rest on it's passenger side. The blue Honda disregarded the stop sign at Pines Rd, striking a silver 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, operated by John R. Henderson, age 20 of Loves Park IL, was traveling south on Lowell Park Rd. A preliminary investigation determined a blue 2017 Honda Civic operated by Elizabeth J. On at approximately 1850 hours Deputies, along with Polo Fire Department, were dispatched to a two vehicle personal injury accident at the intersection of West Pines Rd and South Lowell Park Rd. The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Using your phone in anything other than handsfree mode in Illinois is not only dangerous, but also illegal. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort.
“Distracted Driving Awareness Month allowed the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office to bring a heightened awareness to stop motorists from engaging in this deadly behavior,” said Sheriff Brian VanVickle.
The citations were issued for numerous offenses including:Ģ9 Citations for Drivers with No Valid, Revoked or Suspended Licensesġ0 Arrests for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugsġ56 Citations for Speeding related violations The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department announced it issued 26 citations for using cell phones while driving and 665 other citations during the April distracted driving enforcement period. Records showed Williams was in jail Monday night, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest.The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Announces Distracted Driving Enforcement Results “I'm glad it worked out the way it did,” Catlin said. Public records show Damion Williams, the 36-year old man arrested on McKinney Avenue, has a history of prior arrests. The current force of around 3,100 is still hundreds smaller than the peak of 3,690 in 2011.Ī new Dallas budget forecasts hiring 250 more officers but the increase may be reduced or equaled by the number of officers leaving. “You’re doing a great job, but we definitely need more resources, especially in District 8,” Atkins said. "Weighing us against what we can and what we should be doing,” McGough said.Ĭouncilman Tennell Atkins, who represents Southern Dallas District 8, said Dallas Police still need more officers for the mission. And while we get to praise that fact, it's still I think important to do exactly what you are doing, and “Dallas is doing better than most every other city in the country right now. Public Safety Committee Chairman Adam McGough said it was good that the briefing included the good and bad along with areas where police hope to improve. “I look forward to seeing these green bars continue to go downward,” Council Member Gay Donnell Willis said. But, it is the focus of every member of this police department,” Garcia said.ĭallas City Council Members were pleased with the graphics they were shown. “I hate using the term ‘every hand on deck’ because it seems so cliché. Homicide and aggravated assault have been up for the past year, but the current percentage is slightly lower than before. The total of all crime against persons is down 1.38%.īut homicide is up 8.43% and aggravated assault that is not family violence is up 4.35%. 12, compared with last year, Dallas Police Department figures showed overall crime that includes violent crime and property crime is down 2.44%. “The strategy is deterring crime in the hot spot grids,” said UTSA Criminal Justice Expert Mike Smith.