Lee County News

DIXON – More than 3 years have passed since convicted rapist John Spires allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a prison psychologist at Dixon Correctional Center.

Dixon Police Teresa Cecchetti, 19, Derek Hubbell, 19, Sarina Venier, 19, James Stegmaier, 19, Jazzie Pinzon, 19, and Ryan Harrington, 19, all of Dixon; and Roli Teko-Folly, 20, and Kale-Ane Idee-Igboh, 20, both of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; Saturday, at 924 Marvid Ave.; unlawful consumption of liquor; notice to appear in court.

DIXON – Police have one suspect in custody and expect more arrests as they near the end of a 7-month cocaine investigation targeting south Dixon.

Firefighters work at the scene of a rollover at Timber Creek and state Route 26 north of Dixon.

Amboy Police Brett Elliott Austin, 32, of Amboy; 1:50 a.m. Sunday; Lee County warrants failure to appear – aggravated assault and failure to appear – battery; transported to Lee County Jail.

Dixon Police William L. Turner, 52, of Dixon; 12:03 a.m. Sunday, in the first block of South Peoria Avenue; three Lee County warrants – failure to appear, and one Whiteside County warrant – failure to appear; transported to Lee County Jail.

DIXON – A 25-year-old Amboy man was arrested early Friday and charged with breaking into an Amboy home and sexually assaulting a 24-year-old woman.

DIXON – The Lee County Relay for Life event on June 12 raised $86,000 and the donations are still coming in, according to event Chairwoman Jennifer Weiser.

Lee County Sheriff Shawn J. Beran, 31, of Dixon; 11:37 p.m. Wednesday; Lee County warrant, contempt – nonpayment/failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Dixon Police Marc C. McFarland, 48, of Dixon; 12:15 p.m. Monday, in the 800 block of West Third Street; Dixon Police warrant, theft , Ogle County warrants, aggravated driving under the influence; taken to Lee County Jail.

DIXON – A Lee County Judge Wednesday denied a bond reduction for a 28-year-old Ashton man charged in the beating death of an acquaintance.

As the Ohio High School district and residents continue to debate the future of the high school, a neighboring school district has put another option on the table.

Dixon Police Stephen A. Hoople, 19, of Dixon; 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; public indecency; released to Lee County Sheriff Department pending additional charges.

Larry Reed , chairman of the Riverfront Commission, conducts a tour of the riverfront project Wednesday afternoon for Lee County and Dixon tourism officials.

SUBLETTE – While the Obama administration touts the environmental benefits of green energy, an Irish energy company has invested locally in two wind projects, hoping to see a different kind of green – dollar bills.

Lee County Sheriff Timothy A. Phillips, 39, of Winchester; Edward County warrant, driving under the influence of alcohol; given notice to appear in court.

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DIXON – A Dixon man is in the Lee County jail on $45,000 bond, charged with conspiring to sell and possessing heroin.

Lee County Sheriff Mark H. Tabers, 46, of Dixon, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday; violation of order of protection; no bond until seen by judge.

DIXON – If it doesn't bark and it doesn't meow, chances are Lee County Animal Control isn't going to pick it up.