On 04-01-25 at 8:53 AM, LaSalle County Deputies investigated a Hit & Run accident in the area of E 16th RD & N 3050th RD(Ottawa TWP). Dainius Sepkus (27) of Ottawa was cited for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, Failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, and no valid registration. Dainius was release with an NTA.
On 04-03-25 at 7:06 AM, LaSalle County Deputies investigated a single vehicle, car vs deer, accident in the area of 2533 Champlain St (Ottawa TWP). Raymond Moore (20) of Ottawa was the driver; no injuries were reported and no citations were issued, vehicle was able to be driven from the scene.
On 04-03-25 at 7:08 AM, LaSalle County Deputies investigated a two-vehicle accident involving a school bus without students and car in the area of N 17th RD & E 23rd RD (Otter Creek TWP). Woodland CUSD 5 School Bus missed its turn and backed up striking a vehicle behind it. No injuries were reported, Patrick Bush (45) of Streator was cited for improper backing and released at the scene. The school bus was able to be driven away from the scene and Ligori’s Auto Wreckingrecovered the other vehicle due to disabling damage.
On 04-03-25 at 8:05 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of LaSalle St & Jefferson ST (OttawaTWP). Shelly Flanery (59) of Punta Gorda, FL was cited for improper use of electronic device and was released at the scene.
On 04–03-25 at 8:26 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of Chestnut ST & W. Lafayette St (Ottawa TWP). Kenneth Anderson (44) of Ottawa was cited for improper use of electronic device and was released at the scene.
On 04–03-25 at 8:37 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of Chestnut ST & W. Jackson St (Ottawa TWP). Adam Nelson (36) of Ottawa was cited for Loud Muffler, excessive noise and was released at the scene.
On 04-03-25 at 9:01 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of W. Lafayette ST & Chestnut St(Ottawa TWP). Karle Backos (27) of Ottawa was cited for Failure to wear seat belt, operate uninsured vehicle, and was released at the scene with an NTA.
On 04-03-25 at 9:02 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of 3640 IL Rt-23 (Freedom TWP). Leslie Etheridge (59) of Ottawa was given a written warning for speeding and was released at the scene.
On 04-03-25 at 9:22 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of Chestnut St & W. Lafayette ST (Ottawa TWP). Richard Sallis (22) of Ottawa was cited for improper use of electronic device, operate uninsured vehicle, and was released at the scene with an NTA.
On 04-03-25 at 9:58 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of W. Main ST & Clay ST (Ottawa TWP). Vanessa Worley (52) of Ottawa was cited for improper use of electronic device and was released at the scene.
On 04-03-25 at 10:01 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of Clay St & W. Main ST (Ottawa TWP). Shannon Polo (55) of Naplate was cited for driving while driver’s license revoked, disobey stop sign, and was released at the scene with an NTA.
On 04-03-25 at 11:15 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of Columbus St & Kain ST (Ottawa TWP). Haleigh Gliatta (28) of Ottawa was cited for improper use of electronic device and was released at the scene.
On 04-03-25 at 11:44 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of W. Jackson ST & Chestnut ST(Ottawa TWP). Kcaleb Henderson (26) of Ottawa was cited for operate uninsured vehicle, given a written warning for no front license plate, and was released at the scene with an NTA.
On 04-03-25 at 9:22 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of Chestnut St & W. Lafayette ST (Ottawa TWP). Richard Sallis (22) of Ottawa was cited for improper use of electronic device, operate uninsured vehicle, and was released at the scene with an NTA.
On 04-03-25 at 5:29 PM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of IL Rt-23 & N 2450th RD (South Ottawa TWP). Ryan Kornas (36) of Streator was cited for obstructed front windshield and was released at the scene.
On 04-03-25 at 5:35 PM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of IL Rt-18 & E 8th RD (Richland TWP). Troy Callaway (33) of Streator was cited for speeding 75 MPH in a 55 MPH zone and was released at the scene.
On 04-03-25 at 6:04 PM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of IL Rt-18 & E 6th RD (Eagle TWP). Maria Davalos Mejia (49) of Ottawa was cited for Speeding 75 MPH in a 55 MPH zone and was released at the scene.
On 04-03-25 at 6:18 PM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of IL Rt-18 & E 9th RD (Richland TWP). Casey Walker (34) of Cornell was cited for speeding 70 MPH in a 55 MPH zone and was released at the scene.
On 04-03-25 at 6:32 PM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of IL Rt-18 & E 9th RD (Richland TWP). Karie Stecken (42) of Seneca was cited for speeding 70 MPH in a 55 MPH zone and was released at the scene.
On 04-03-25 at 7:08 PM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop in the area of IL Rt-251 & N 20th RD (Eden TWP). Edward Keith (23) of Streator was cited for Driving under the influence of alcohol, expired registration, and improper lane usage. Edward was transported to LASCO Jail and subsequently released with an NTA.
On 04-03-25 at 7:14PM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic stop in the area of IL Rt-23 & Main ST (Ottawa TWP). Archie Archie (34) of Cornell was cited for expired registration, operate uninsured motor vehicle, and was released at the scenewith an NTA.
On 04-03-25 at 7:33 PM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic stop in the area of State ST & Center ST (South OttawaTWP). Alexandra Austin (20) of Land O Lakes, FL. was cited for improper use of electronic device, operate uninsured motor vehicle, and was released at the scene with an NTA.
On 04-03-25 at 10:57 PM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic stop in the area of E 2750th RD & N 45th RD (NorthvilleTWP). Kari Waite (36) of Newark was arrested on two counts of endangering the life or health of a child. Kari was transported to LASCO Jail and subsequently released with an NTA.
On 04-04-25 at 1:27 AM, LaSalle County Deputies conducted a Traffic stop in the area of IL Rt-18 & E 1st RD (Richland TWP). Joshua Ririe (23) of Darien was cited for speeding 79 MPH in a 55 MPH zone and was released at the scene.







