Dwight Police Department

10/05/2026

Good Afternoon everyone!
This subject will be walking around town today (10/5) and tomorrow (10/6). This individual has gone through the steps to obtain a solicitors permit.

Just a reminder:
*You are not obligated to engage
*Always ask for proper identification
(these subjects were issued badges through the village)
*Report any suspicious activities to our dispatch center.
(815-844-0911)

10/01/2026

CALLS FOR SERVICE 9/24-10/1
Traffic Stop-15
Extra Patrol-17
Out with Vehicle-4
Return Call-8
Lockout-1
Ordinance-2
Assist Agency-1
Walk In-6
Accident-2
Well Being Check-1
Juvenile Problem-1
Stop Arm Violation-1
Check Area-1
Disturbance-1
Property Retrieval-1
Neighbor Problem-1

9/24/2026- Dwight Units issued two overtime parking tickets in the 100 block of W Main St.

9/24/2026- An Ordinance Violation letter was sent to a residence in the 300 block of E Prospect.

9/27/2026-Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Mazon and Old Route 66. The driver, Melissa Ferrari of Dwight, was Cited for Disregarding a Stop Sign.

9/27/2026-Dwight Units were notified of a Stop Arm Violation in the 200 block of E Waupansie St. The driver, Kaitlin Rix of Pontiac, was Cited for Passing a School bus while Unloading.

9/28/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Union and Mazon. Tori Hayner of Dwight was Cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance and Driving with a Suspended License.

9/28/2026- Dwight Units were dispatched to the 200 block of W Delaware for an accident involving a Vehicle vs. House. The driver of the vehicle, Aidan Drapeau of Dwight, was issued a citation for Operating a Motor Vehicle with no Insurance.

9/29/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Mazon and Old Route 66. The driver, Brian Hendershott of Saunemin, was Cited for Expired Registration.

9/29/2026- Dwight Units were dispatched to the 300 block of S Prairie Ave for a Disturbance. Stephon Sivels of Dwight was Cited for Disorderly Conduct and taken into custody on 9/30 for Public Indecency for the same incident.

9/29/2026-An Ordinance Violation letter was sent to a residence in the 200 block of S Chicago St.

9/29/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Union and Mazon. The driver, Neil Sogge of South Dakota, was cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance.

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09/28/2026

Good Afternoon everyone!
There will be multiple individuals (a female will be joining later in the week) walking around town today (9/28) through Friday (10/2). These individuals have gone through the steps to obtain a solicitors permit.

Just a reminder:
*You are not obligated to engage
*Always ask for proper identification
(these subjects were issued badges through the village)
*Report any suspicious activities to our dispatch center.
(815-844-0911)

09/24/2026

CALLS FOR SERVICE 9/17-9/24
Traffic Stop-20
Extra Patrol-13
Out with Subject-1
Found Dog-2
Check Area-2
911 Open Line-2
Assist Agency-3
Lockout-2
Unknown Problem-1
Walk In-5
Accident-4
Noise Complaint-1
Domestic Dispute-1
Motorist Assist-1
Fight in Progress-1
Well Being Check-2
Return Call-3
Reckless Driver-1

9/17/2026-Dwight Units were notified of an Unknown Problem occurring on E Main St. Michael Schaffer of Rockford was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

9/18/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Union and Brewster. The driver, Nia Thomas of University Park, was Cited for Expired Registration and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance.

9/19/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop on Route 17 at John Deere. Kaden Weber of Kempton was Cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance.

9/19/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop on Route 17 at John Deere. Cited was the driver, Chandler Norton of Campus, for No Valid Drivers License.

9/20/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Union and Northbrook. The driver, Dominique Yarbrough of Chicago, was cited for No Rear Registration Light, Operating a Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration, No Front License Plate, No Drivers License on Person, Driving while Drivers License is Suspended, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, Failure to Properly Secure Child. Yarbrough was also Arrested for Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer.

9/20/2026- Dwight Units were dispatched to the 300 Block of E Spencer St for a Domestic Dispute. Katana Pearson of Dwight was Arrested for Domestic Battery.

9/20/2026- Dwight Units were dispatched to the 100 Block of S John St for a Fight in Progress. Kirk Rode of Braceville was Arrested for Aggravated Battery and Criminal Damage to Property.

9/22/2026-Dwight Units were notified of a Reckless Driver which they located on Northbrook Dr. The driver, Santiago Banda of Michigan, Arrested for DUI.

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09/18/2026

**OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND**

Please help us find this sweet boys parents!

He was found wandering over on W Williams st.

Give us a call if you’re the owner!
(815)584-3132

09/17/2026

CALLS FOR SERVICE 9/10-9/17
Traffic Stop-15
Extra Patrol-28
Walk In-5
Funeral Escort-2
Return Call-9
Out with Vehicle-8
Motorist Assist-3
911 Open Line-3
Well Being Check-1
Domestic Dispute-4
Loose Dog-1
Out with Subject-2
Drive Off-1
Threats-1
Check Area-4
Juvenile Problem-1
Assist Agency-2
Accident-2
Loud Music-2
Customer Problem-1
Lockout-2
Property Dispute-1

9/10/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Old Route 66 and Odell Rd. The driver, Kayla Anderson of Pontiac, was cited for Speeding, Driving on a Suspended License, and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance.

9/10/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop on Route 17 near Pharmacann. Tawana Simpson of Ottawa was cited for Speeding.

09/10/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop on Route 17 near Pharmacann. The driver, Diance Smith of Kankakee, was cited for Speeding.

9/10/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop on Route 17 near Pharmacann. Julie Schoolman of Herscher was Cited for Speeding.

9/13/2026- Dwight Units responded to a Threats Call on Northbrook Dr. Antwain Mcdowell of South Carolina was Cited for Resisting a Peace Officer.

9/15/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop on Route 17 near John Deere. The driver, Paula Hertz of Bourbonnais, was cited for Speeding.

09/12/2026

Happy National Women Police Officers Day! 🇺🇸👮‍♀️. Thank you Officer Santiago and Officer Gabriel for all you do for the citizens of Dwight!

08/27/2026

CALLS FOR SERVICE 8/20-8/27
Traffic Stop-24
Extra Patrol-26
Lockout-3
911 Open Line-2
Return Call-6
Assist Agency-5
Out with Vehicle-3
Check Area-3
Walk In-4
Well Being Check-4
Noise Complaint-1
Out with Subject-4
Found Dog-1
Accident-3
Domestic Dispute-3

8/22/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Route 47 and Northbrook Dr. The Driver, Alexis Klaff of Dwight, was Cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance.

8/22/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Mazon Ave and Prairie Ave. Cited was the driver, Erisela Banda Patino of Kankakee, for Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance and Driving while Registration Suspended.

8/22/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Union and Northbrook. Lucille Niell of Streator was cited for Driving while Drivers License Suspended.

8/22/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Route 47 and Old Route 66. The driver, William Gregg of Alabama, was cited for Operating without Insurance and Driving without Lights when Required. Gregg was also placed under arrest for DUI.

8/23/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop on Route 17 near Pharmacann. The driver, Tyraze Turner of Pembroke Township, was Cited for Speeding.

8/23/2026- Dwight Units were on an Assist Agency call in the 200 block of E Waupansie St. Arrested was Daniel Day of Dwight for having a Warrant.

8/24/2026- Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop in the 100 block of E Mazon Ave. Joann Cabrera of Pontiac was Cited for Driving while Drivers License Suspended and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance.

8/24/2026-Dwight Units conducted a Traffic Stop at the intersection of Northbrook Dr. and Union St. The driver, Jamie Michalek of Pontiac, was Cited for Driving while Drivers License Suspended.

8/25/2026- Dwight Units went out with a subject on Northbrook Dr. Marie Knippenberg of Coal City was Arrested for Violating an Order of Protection and Obstructing Identification.

8/26/2026- Dwight Units responded to the 200 Block of E Seminole for a Domestic Dispute. Kiarra Clay of Dwight was Arrested for Domestic Battery.

8/26/2026- Dwight Units were dispatched to the area of E Main St for a Suspicious Subject. Stephon Sivels of Dwight was Arrested for having a Warrant.

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08/24/2026

This soon to be big guy was wondering in Grundy Co on Stonewall Rd. Please call 815-844-0911 if you know who he belongs to. Thank you!