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 …
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Reader upset over lawsuits impacting Sheriff's Office, taxpayers.
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Thursday, February 28
Last week, I read in the Kendall County Record as well as the local Patch, that there is another federal lawsuit against the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department among the two current sexual harassment suits. After I read about the lawsuit filed known as the “Wal-Mart incident”, I thought to myself, well this is kind of ridiculous. I myself don’t doubt it is a scheme to make a quick buck. However, despite what my opinion is, it’s the job of the courts to decide whether the claim is just. On the other hand, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department felt the need to give their opinion on Facebook. Stating that the case is outrageous, despicable, and an abuse of the legal system, which are all statements made by Sheriff Randall. My question to…
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Reports from the Kendall County Sheriff's Office; Jan. 29 - Feb. 3.
Driving with revoked license Joseph E. Kennedy, 50, of the 200 block of Mill, Yorkville, was arrested at 9:12 a.m. at Route 71 and Van Emmon Road and charged for driving with a revoked license, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. Deputies stopped Kennedy for originally driving without headlights when atmospheric conditions required them to be turned on. Saturday, Feb. 2 Criminal trespass to property Tye Preston Warden, 47, of the 900 block of Highland Avenue, Aurora, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. in the 0-99 block of Commerce Drive and charged with criminal trespass to property, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on private property in a closed industrial park…
Monday, November 5, 2012
Aaron Patrick Moriarty, 18, was arrested in an incident on Friday, Oct. 26.
An 18-year-old Boulder Hill resident was arrested for shooting at two female juveniles with a pellet gun, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. Aaron Patrick Moriarty, 18, of the 0-99 block of Springdale, Montgomery, was arrested at 1:07 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 outside of his residence and charged with reckless conduct and discharging on a public street. Sheriff’s deputies had received reports about an individual shooting a pellet gun across the street at two female juveniles. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Keenan Slagel is being held at the Kendall County Sheriff's office in connection with a 2007 arson at an unincorporated Kendall County home. Two additional fires at the house are still under investigation, police said.
Updated at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 31: Police said they are investigating a Plainfield man in connection with a series of 2007 fires at a home in unincorporated Kendall County. Keenan Slagel, 29, of the 24000 block of Caton Farm Road in unincorporated Plainfield, was arrested Monday and charged with arson, a Class 2 felony. He is being held on $500,000 bond at the Kendall County Sheriff's office, police said. Police said a series of arsons occurred in 2007 at a home at 38 Winding Winding Creek Rd. between Oswego and Yorkville. The fires occured on March 31, April 21 and Oct. 11, 2007, according to the sheriff's department. On Wednesdsay, Kendall County Sgt. Joe Jasnosz clarified that Slagel is currently charged only with the April 2007 incident. "…
Thursday, September 13, 2012
A look at recent police reports provided by the Kendall County Sheriff's department.
In-state warrant Mika Andrew Hopkins, 21, of the 0-99 block of Guilford, Montgomery, was arrested at 4:54 p.m. in the 0-99 block of Briarcliff Rd., Montgomery and was charged with an outstanding warrant from the Aurora Police Department for failure to appear on a charge of obstructing justice, said Kendall County Sheriff police. Retail theft A female juvenile was arrested at 6:27 p.m. in the 0-99 block of Boulder Hill Pass and charged with retail theft from a business in the 0-99 block of Boulder Hill Pass, said Kendall County Sheriff police. Vehicle scratched Someone scratched both sides of a vehicle at 6 a.m. in the 200 block of Route 31 in Montgomery, said Kendall County Sheriff police. Drug, alcohol charges Ashley Teresa Lopez, 20, of …
Friday, August 31, 2012
A look at recent police reports provided by the Kendall County Sheriff's department.
Domestic battery A 17-year-old girl was arrested at 6:50 a.m. at her house in the first block of Clay Court, Montgomery, and charged with domestic battery, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. Reports state the teen allegedly struck someone with a cell phone multiple times and also struck with her fists. Unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor Two female juveniles, 17, were arrested at 2 a.m. at Routes 30 and 34 and charged with the unlawful consumption of alcohol, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle had originally been stopped for a passenger not wearing a seatbelt. Both juveniles were passengers in the vehicle. Possession of marijuana Fabian Slyvestor Cruz, 26, of the 100 block of Braeburn Road, …
Friday, August 17, 2012
A look at recent police reports provided by the Kendall County Sheriff's department.
In-state warrant Wendy Joy Rader, 42, of the 0-99 block of Seneca Drive, Montgomery, was arrested at 2:46 a.m. at Route 30 and Douglas Road after being pulled over due to not having a front registration plate, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office. Police discovered Rader had an outstanding warrant for Kane County a forgery charge with a $25,000 bond. Rader was booked on an in-state warrant, as well as cited for having no registration plate and an expired driver’s license. Michelle Rene Freyling, 26, of the 0-99 block of Sonora Drive, Montgomery, was arrested at 11:50 p.m. at her house on an in-state warrant, said Kendall County Police. The warrant was from Kendall County and for the unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and…
Friday, July 20, 2012
A look at recent police reports provided by the Kendall County Sheriff's department.
Items stolen from vehicle Items were stolen from a vehicle between 6 p.m. July 12 and about 2 p.m. July 13 in the first block of Marnel Road, Kendall County Sheriff's deputies said. Aggravated battery Deputies are investigating a fight involving the use of baseball bats and damage to a vehicle at 3 a.m. in the 200 block of Fernwood Road, police said.
Friday, July 13, 2012
A look at recent police reports provided by the Kendall County Sheriff's department.
Rifle stolen from home Sometime in the last two weeks a rifle was stolen from a home in the first block of Afton Drive, Kendall County Sheriff's deputies said. Reports state the owner did not notice the rifle was missing until July 12. Vehicle burglary Someone stole a Sirius Sportster Plug-n-Play device from a vehicle at 1 a.m. in the first block of Woodcliff Road, Kendall County Sheriff's deputies said. Reports state the driver's side window of the vehicle was broken during the burglary. Woman leaves scene of accident Hannah Danca, 19, 194. N. Adams St., Oswego, was charged with failure to remain at the scene of an accident at 4:36 p.m. at Route 25 and Boulder Hill Pass, police said.
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 ›