Arthur J. Zacharias, age 23, of 223 Crawford Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue on May 21st, 2013, at 7:50 p.m. for Driving While License Suspended. Zacharias was processed and released after posting bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Nikki J. Ratliff, age 19, of 1540 Freedom Walk, Apartment C7, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 600 Block of Veteran's Parkway on May 21st, 2013, at 10:00 p.m. for a Lee County Warrant for Contempt Non-Payment. Ratliff was taken to the Lee County Jail, as she could not immediately post bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Amber L. Neal, age 28, of 1305 9th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue on May 20th, 2013, at 1:45 p.m. on a Lee County warrant for Contempt/Non-Payment. Neal was processed and released after posting bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

On May 20, 2013 at approximately 5:05pm, the Dixon Police Department executed a search warrant at 510 South Lincoln Avenue in Dixon in regards to an investigation involving the illegal possession of firearms and firearm ammunition. As a result of the search warrant, officers located approximately nine firearms, firearm ammunition and cannabis sativa plants. Also located during the search were numerous "homemade" silencers which were affixed to several weapons which were located at the scene. There were also many "homemade" Flechette shells which were fabricated to fire numerous fin stabilized dart-type projectiles from a 12 gauge shotgun round. All of the contraband was located in a travel trailer located on the property. The Dixon Police Department was assisted in the investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Whiteside County Sheriff's Department.

Jeramie J. Burmeister, age 32, of 510 South Lincoln Avenue of Dixon was arrested and charged with for Unlawful Use of Weapons (2 Counts, Class 3 Felony), Unlawful Use of Firearm Projectiles (2 Counts, Class 3 Felony), Possession of Firearm without Requisite Owner's Identification Card (Class A Misdemeanor), Possession of Firearm Ammunition without Requisite Firearm Owner's Identification Card (Class A Misdemeanor) and Possession of Cannabis Sativa Plant (Class A Misdemeanor). Once processing was completed, Burmeister was turned over to the Lee County Jail to await bond to be set by a judge.

Chief Langloss would like to remind citizens to contact the Dixon Police Department at 815-288-4411 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-Caught-U (1-888-228-4488) with information about any illegal drug activity.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

James L. Palomarez, age 20, no permanent address, Illinois, was arrested in the 100 Block of North Hennepin Avenue on May 19th, 2013, at 6:15 p.m. for two Ogle County Warrants for Failure to Appear and also issued a city ordinance for Possession of Cannabis. Palomarez was taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Lucas R. Heniff, age 21, of 1104 Whiterock Drive, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested at Route 38 and Sink Hollow Road, on May 18th, 2013, at 3:53 a.m. for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Improper Lane Usage, and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol. Heniff was processed and taken to Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

D Andre W. Harrington, age 27, of 1501 Lowell Park Road Apt. 5A, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 1500 block of Lowell Park Road on May 18th, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. for No Valid Driver's License and a Lee County warrant for Contempt/Non-Payment. Harrington was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail, where he was held in lieu of bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Edward A. Lane Jr., age 54, of 1524 West 9th Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 900 block of Logan Avenue on May 17th, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. for Domestic Battery (Subsequent Offense) and Domestic Battery. Lane was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail, where he was held in lieu of bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Joseph V. Ferlauto, age 19, of 1508 3rd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue on May 16th, 2013, at 10:10 a.m. for Failure to Give Notice After Striking Unattended Vehicle and Failure to Report Accident to Police. Ferlauto was processed and released with a pending court appearance.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Dennis R. Donat, age 52, of 403 Jackson Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 800 block of West Third Street on May 16th, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. for a Ogle County warrant for Failure to Appear/Possession of Cannabis. Donat was unable to post bond and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Daniah G. Thomas, age 23, of 7918 South Anthony, Chicago, Illinois, was arrested in the 400 block of North Galena Avenue on May 15th, 2013, at 8:12 p.m. for Driving While License Suspended, Speeding and Operating Uninsured Vehicle. Thomas was processed and released after posting bond.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Vyron M. Evans, age 36, of 1206 West Third Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 1600 block of South Galena Avenue on May 14th, 2013, at 11:17 a.m. for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and a Lee County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Evans was unable to post bond and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Samantha A. Smoot, age 19, of 122 South Dement Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested at Fellows Street and Brooks Place on May 14th, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. on two warrants for her arrest. The warrants were for Failure to Appear: PRE-TRIAL/ CRIMINAL TRESPASS TO RESIDENCE AND MULTIPLE CHARGES FOR CONSUMPTION OF ALCHOL AS A MINOR out of Lee County and FAILURE TO APPEAR- DANGEROUS DRUGS out of Winnebago County. Smoot was processed, was unable to post bond, and was turned over to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Jeffrey E. Saloga, age 33, 610 Cedar Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 200 Block of North Galena Avenue on May 14th, 2013, at 11:30 p.m. for Driving While License Revoked and Operating an Uninsured Motor vehicle. Saloga was processed and released with a pending court appearance.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

James K. Stuckey, age 22, of 8049 North Main Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 1500 block of West 2nd Street on May 13th, 2013, at 12:25 a.m. for a Lee County Warrant for Failure to Appear and an Ogle County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Stuckey was unable to post bond and was taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Christina M. Galindo, age 20, of 849 North Main Street, Grand Detour, Illinois, was arrested in the 1500 block of West 2nd Street on May 13th, 2013, at 12:08 a.m. for a Lee County Warrant for Contempt Non-Payment. Galindo was taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Tisha M. Garza, age 39, of 613 East Bradshaw Street, Dixon, Illinois, was issued a city ordinance citation in the 600 Block of East Bradshaw Street on May 12th, 2013 at 01:26 a.m. for Unnecessary Noises.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Ryan J. Eaton, age 41, of 320 Ferris Street, Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in the 300 block of Ferris Street on May 12th, 2013, at 7:10 p.m. for a Winnebago County Warrant for Theft. Eaton was processed and taken to the Lee County Jail.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Barbara J. Early, age 21, of 15239 IL Rt. 64 West, Polo, Illinois, was issued a city ordinance citation in the Unit block of South Galena Avenue on May 12, 2013 at 12:49 a.m. for Possession of Open Alcohol in Public.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Timothy E. Binkley, age 29, of 2956 North Avers, Apartment 3, Chicago, Illinois, was arrested in the 400 block of South Galena Avenue on May 12th, 2013, at 2:36 a.m. for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Speeding. Binkley was processed and released on bond with a pending court appearance.

The charges are merely an allegation and all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.