Police Blotter
The charges below are merely allegations and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
August 08, 2023
Richard D. Rausch II
Richard D Rausch II, age 52, of Sterling Illinois, was arrested in the 1300 block of Dutch Road on August 8th, 2023 , at 6:37 PM., for Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, Reckless Driving and several traffic citations. Rausch was taken to the Lee County Jail.
August 07, 2023
Michael R. Kaiser
Michael R. Kaiser, age 41, of Sterling, Illinois, was arrested in the 400 block of 4th Avenue on August 7th, 2023, at 11:50 p.m. for Driving Under the Influence. Kaiser was processed and released with a mandatory court appearance.
August 06, 2023
Joseph C. Horton
Joseph C. Horton, age 44, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 2100 block of West 1st Street on August 6th, 2023, at 3:16 p.m. for Domestic Battery. Horton was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.
August 05, 2023
Samantha K. Pretzsch & Cole Meier
Samantha K Pretzsch, age 28, and Cole Meier, age 28, both of Franklin Grove, Illinois, were arrested in the 900 block of Brinton Avenue on August 5, 2023, at 6:40 PM., Pretzsch was arrested for a Lee County Warrant for Failure To Appear; Meier was arrested for a Stephenson County…
August 04, 2023
Derion L. Thomas
Derion L. Thomas, age 19, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 1000 block of Long Street on August 4th, 2023, at 11:09 a.m. for a Lee County Warrant for Failure to Appear - Contempt. Thomas was processed and released after posting bond.
July 31, 2023
Verlance Hughes
Verlance Hughes, age 37, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 600 block of West 2nd Street on July 31, 2023, at 5:37 PM., for a Lee County Warrant for Failure To Appear. Hughes was taken to the Lee County Jail.
July 29, 2023
Breann N. Newton
Breann N Newton, age 30, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 700 block of West 1st Street on July 29, 2023, at 12:20 AM., for a Lee County Warrant for Failure To Appear. Newton was taken to the Lee County Jail.
July 26, 2023
Kenneth J. Peltz
Kenneth J Peltz, age 51, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 800 block of Washington Avenue on July 26th, 2023, at 10:01 PM., for Domestic Battery (Subsequent Offense). Peltz was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.
July 23, 2023
Sean C. Callaway
Sean C. Callaway, age 27, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue on July 23, 2023, at 10:59 AM., for a Lee County Warrant for Failure To Appear. Callaway posted bond and was released with a pending court date.
July 21, 2023
Juvenile Male Arrested for Several Traffic Violations
A male juvenile, age 16, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 900 block of East River Road on July 21st, 2023 at 11:14 p.m. for Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Peace Officer, Reckless Driving and Speeding More Than 35 MPH Over Posted Speed Limit. The juvenile was processed…
The charges above are merely allegations and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.