OREGON — On July 25 detectives arrested Darrell Strang, 71, of Belvidere, for battery following an investigation into an incident that occurred at Lake Louise on July 1, 2025. Strang was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was processed and released on a notice to appear with a return court date of Aug. 15 at 9 a.m.
On July 25 at approximately 9:14 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1,000 block of West Blackhawk Drive in Byron. After an investigation, deputies placed Jeff A. Fithen, 56, of Rockford, under arrest for aggravated driving while license revoked. Fithen was additionally cited for driving while license revoked, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Fithen was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was released with a notice to appear in court on a later date. Deputies were assisted at the scene by officers of the Byron Police Department.
On July 26 at 4:01 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on North Illinois Route 2 at Creekside Drive in Byron. As a result, deputies arrested Kylin L. Carter, 24, of Forreston for driving while license suspended. Carter was additionally issued citations for no front registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Carter was released on a notice to appear with a future court date. Deputies were assisted on scene by the Byron Police Department…