Monday, May 13, 2013
Lifelong Oswego resident says it's time for a new leadership.
Oswego Police Chief Dwight Baird made official Saturday what’s long been rumored. The lifelong Oswego resident is running for Kendall County Sheriff. Baird made the announcement on the steps of the Kendall County Courthouse to a crowd of about 100 supporters, including Oswego Village President Brian LeClercq, Village Trustee Judy Sollinger and Kendall County Coroner Ken Toftoy. In his announcement Baird touted his long record of public service in law enforcement, and alluded to several recent incidents involving the Sheriff’s Office or its deputies that have brought negative attention to the department. “Our new sheriff should be accountable to the citizens of Kendall County and should hold others accountable,” Baird said. “ … Our new …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
John P. Wolfinbarger is off the force effective immediately, according to a release from Oswego police.
An Oswego Police officer involved in a standoff with Channahon police last week has resigned from the department, according to a release from the Oswego police department. Eleven-year department veteran John P. Wolfinbarger, of Yorkville, was charged with disorderly conduct, obstructing a police officer and DUI alcohol March 13 after Channahon police responded to a call from patrons at Chicago Pizza & Catering Company that a man with a gun was inside arguing with someone. While witnesses were speaking to police on the scene, they saw Wolfinbarger trying to leave in a black pick-up truck. They surrounded the vehicle, but Wolfinbarger would not speak with police and did not exit the truck for 15 to 20 minutes. Oswego Police Chief Dwight …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Dwight Baird said he is in the process of collecting police reports from a standoff incident involving officer John Wolfinbarger in Channahon Wednesday afternoon.
Oswego Police Chief Dwight Baird said Thursday he will move quickly to conduct the department’s internal investigation into one of his officers allegedly involved in a standoff in Channhahon Wednesday night. Barid, who was called to the scene of the police standoff with 11-year department veteran John. P. Wolfinbarger of Yorkville, said it is essential to uphold the integrity of the department and the village in the investigaiton. “Every citizen is entitled to due process pending an investigation. We’re going to investigate this most expeditiously,” Baird said. “We’re going to protect the rights of the officer, but we also have to protect the integrity of the department and the village.” READ MORE: Oswego Police Officer Arrested in …
Thursday, February 10, 2011
About 150 residents attend forum on latest forms of youth harassment.
If you don't know what your kids are up to online, you could be making a fatal mistake. That was part of the tough message delivered Monday at a Oswego Communinty Unit District 308 forum on cyber-bullying, a problem that continues to grow with every latest technological innovation. Speakers in Oswego East High School's Performing Arts Center included Oswego Police Chief Dwight Baird, Kendall County State's Attorney Eric Weis, District 308 Supt. Dan O'Donnell, director of student services Marti Neahring and most powerfully Jason Bastin, OEHS' police school recourse officer. Bastin led the crowd of about 150 through a slide show presentation focusing on how students and parents can combat cyber-bullying in all its forms. He warned parents …
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Erica L.
9:44 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
Mr. Baird is a man of integrity and would be a benefit to Kendall county as Sheriff. more ›