Driving while License Revoked

6/27/10 1:46 AM 10-0328

Police were running stationary radar in the 200 block of West Main Street when they observed a blue Chevy Blazer traveling at a high rate of speed. Police clocked the vehicle traveling 38 MPH in a 25 MPH zone. Police stopped the vehicle and identified the driver, Iris C. Rosales 21 yoa of Elgin. Police ran a check of Iris driver’s license and found it to be revoked. Iris was issued citations for Speeding and Driving while Revoked.

 

 

Driving while License Suspended 5/6/10 5:43 PM 10-0223

 

Police ran a routine registration check on a vehicle traveling west on Rt. 72 that indicated that the registered owner was suspended. An officer stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Michael L. Kendal 51 yoa of Genoa. Michael was issued a citation for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

 

 

No Valid Drivers License 5/7/10 3:21 AM 10-0224

 

Police ran a routine registration check on a vehicle traveling north on Eureka Street that indicated the registered owner did not have a valid drivers license. An officer pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the driver, Elfrain Pizano 26 yoa of Genoa. The driver indicated he knew he didn’t have a valid driver’s license. He was arrested for this violation and his vehicle was impounded and towed from the scene.

 

 

Driving Under the Influence 5/7/10 10:22 PM 10-0226

 

While an officer was on a traffic stop on Rt. 72 and Market Street with the emergency light flashing a vehicle driving west on Rt. 72 almost struck the officer. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. While following the vehicle the officer observed the vehicle go off the road and cross the center lane avoiding a head on accident. The officer got the vehicle pulled over and approached the driver, Cody a. Knur 23 yoa of Genoa. The officer detected an odor of alcohol coming from the driver. The driver was arrested for Failure to Reduce Speed when Approaching an Emergency Vehicle, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. The drivers vehicle was impounded and towed from the scene.

Driving Under the Influence 5/1/10 6:08 PM 10-0210

Police were notified of a driver coming into town that was driving in an erratic manor. Officer followed the vehicle and observed the vehicle cross the center lane. The vehicle started to pull into the Country View Apartment complex. The vehicle had started into the turn and had to stop abruptly to avoid oncoming traffic. Officers pulled the vehicle over and detected an odor of alcohol coming from the driver. The driver, Manuel Flores-Rangel 20 years of age from Genoa was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol with over three times the legal limit for alcohol in his system, Illegal  Transportation of Alcohol, and Improper Lane Usage.

 

Unlawful Failure to Register as a Sex Offender 4/26/10 9:18 PM 10-0201

 

Police were notified of an unregistered sex offender living at a residence in the 700 block of Redwood Court. Officer confirmed that Charles E. Hohman was living at the residence and not registered with the Genoa Police Department. Charles was arrested for Unlawful Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, a class 3 Felony. Charles was taken to the DeKalb County Jail where he is pending bond.

 

Traffic Accident 4/26/10 7:23 PM 10-0200

 

Police were notified of a car verses pedestrian accident. Officers responded to the 300 block of West Hill Street and spoke with the minor injured in the accident. The minor stated that she was sitting on the pavement in a parking lot and the vehicle started backing up. The driver of the vehicle said she thought all the kids moved. When the driver heard the screaming from the minor she stopped and pulled up. The minor was taken by Genoa Rescue to the hospital with minor injuries.

 

 

Domestic Battery, Felony 4/17/10 10:30 AM  10-0187

Police responded to the 900 blk. of West Main Street on a report that a man was punching a woman in the front yard of the residence.  The officer arrived and spoke to the victim who did not wish to make a report or have the offender, Anthony C. Swinson 32 yoa of Genoa, arrested.  She stated that she was not injured.  Mr. Swinson was located a short time later and arrested for Domestic Battery based on witness statements.  He was taken to jail to be held for bond and has multiple arrests for this offense.

 

 

Possession of Cannabis, Resisting Arrest 4/14/10 9:00 PM  10-0184

Police stopped a car for a minor lighting violation and spoke with the driver, a 17 year old Male from Kingston.  As the officer was issuing a warning for the violation the police canine team arrived and conducted a routine “sniff” of the area surrounding the car.  This enraged the 17 year old driver who got out of the car and demanded that the dog was not going to search his vehicle.  As the original officer spoke with the driver the police canine “alerted” on the vehicle indicating the possible presence of cannabis.  The driver then grabbed the canine officer by the arm again insisting that he was not going to allow him to search his vehicle.  He was promptly placed under arrest but decided to resist the efforts of the officer to take him into custody and a struggle resulted during which the officer and the 17 year old were injured.  A small quantity of cannabis along with a pipe commonly used to ingest the substance was found in the vehicle.  The 17 year old refused medical treatment for his minor injuries, the officer did not require hospitalization.  The 17 year old will be referred to juvenile court services.

 

Felony Retail Theft, 4/13/10 10:25AM  10-0181

Police responded to Brown’s County market on a shoplifting complaint.  The store manager had the suspect in custody and had recovered the items stolen.  The officer conducted a preliminary investigation and arrested Nicole M. Rodriguez, 25 yoa of DeKalb.  The officer confirmed that Ms. Rodriguez has been arrested, charged and convicted for retail theft in the past to the misdemeanor charge was upgraded to a felony. Police are still seeking her accomplice who fled the scene in a vehicle.  She was taken in to the DeKalb County jail to be held for bond. 

 

 

DOG VIOLATIONS

Dog owners are responsible for their pets!

Police have been responding to a surprising number of complaints concerning dogs including, Dogs Running at Large, Barking Dogs, and Dogs without a City License.

Loose dogs will be impounded and released back to the  owner after payment of the $20 impound fee with proof of a city license (requires proof of rabies vaccination).

The owner can be cited for permitting the dog to run, no city license and any other apparent violations. These violations are $45 each!

Dogs not claimed the same day they were picked up are transferred to county animal control where owners face additional fines and fees.  

 

Please take care of your pet so we don't have to.