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Mt. Morris Police
By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com
An 18-year-old Polo man pleaded guilty Monday to four counts of having pornographic photos and videos of children younger than 13 on his cellphone.
Clayton A. Davis was sentenced Monday to four years’ probation on each count of possession of child pornography, with the sentences to run concurrently.
H e a l s o m u s t r e g i s t e r a s a se x offender.
Four counts of reproducing child pornography, each of which carries 6 to 30 years in prison, at 85% to be served, were dismissed as part of his plea agreement.
Two videos and two picture files of children engaged in sexual activity, who Davis “kn ew or should have known” were younger than 13, were found under the Signal app on his phone, which was seized March 8. He was charged the next day.
Davis, who has no other criminal history, could have been sentenced to 3 to 7 years with the Illinois Department of Corrections; had he been sentenced to IDOC, the terms would run consecutively.
Four years of probation is the maximum allowed for this offense under state statue. If he violates his probation, he could face prison time.
Davis, who has been free since posting $30,000 of his $300,000 bond, also was sentenced to 180 days in jail, with one day already served. That part of his sentence was stayed and if he does not violate his probation, will be dismissed.
He also must undergo sex offender therapy, and cannot be around anyone younger than 18, with the exception of a sibling, unless he has the permission of his probation officer or is under supervision, among other restrictions.
Kathleen A. Schultz/Shaw Media Clayton Davis, 18, of Polo, leaves an Ogle County courtroom with his private attorney, Cristina Buskohl of Mertes & Mertes in Sterling, after being sentenced to four years’ probation for possession of child pornography.
Mt. Morris Police Chief Michael Cicchetti reports the following police activity.
Aug. 21
At approximately 9:30 p.m., police responded to fight in progress in the 10 block W Center St. After an investigation, Johnathon P. Parker, 38, of Mt. Morris, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery, aggravated reckless driving, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, and driving while license revoked. Parker also had an outstanding Ogle County warrant. A passenger in the vehicle, Courtney M Kredel, 35, of Sterling, was arrested on an outstanding Whiteside County warrant. Both Parker and Kredel were transported to the Ogle County Jail where they were held in lieu of bond.
Aug. 28
At approximately 11:35 a.m., police responded to a single vehicle crash in the 200 block of N Wesley involving a semi vs. utility pole. After an investigation, Willie E. Taylor, 63, of Davenport, Iowa, was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. There were no injuries.
Sept. 3
Nick G. Gouskos, Jr, 62, of Apple River, was issued a citation at 12:33 p.m. for speeding 48 in a 30 mph speed zone following a traffic stop in the 200 block of E. Route 64.
Sept. 4
Christopher D. Strite, 31, of Leaf River, was issued a citation at 11:27 p.m. for operating a vehicle when registration is suspended following a traffic stop in the 200 block of N. McKendrie Avenue. Strite was issued an I-Bond and was released on scene.
Sept. 8
Victor F. Heather, 20, of Oregon, was issued citations at 9:44 a.m. for wrong way on a one way and driving while license is suspended following a traffic stop in the 10 block of E Front St. Heather was transported to the Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.
Sept. 12
At approximately 1 p.m., police responded to a complaint of theft in the 400 block of E. Route 64. After an investigation, Darren T. Barker, 52, of Mt. Morris, was issued a city ordinance citation for retail theft. Barker was released on scene.
Sept. 16
At approximately 1:45 p.m., police responded to the 10 block of S. Seminary for the report of a theft. After an investigation, Jessica C Engelkens, 35, of Mt. Morris, was arrested for having outstanding warrants out of Macon County and Lee County. Engelkens was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.
August Calls
Citizen Assists ............................................10 Assist Other Agency/Medical.................. 15 Other Public Complaints......................... 118 Traffic Warnings.......................................... 8 Ordinance Violations .................................. 8
Theses charges are merely accusations. Subjects are presumed innocent until proved guilty ina court of law.
POLO POLICE
Sept. 12
Justin Bush, 33, of Lanark, was arrested at 5:25 p.m. for violations relating to an ignition interlock device. Bush was transported to the Ogle County Jail.
Sept. 16
Diego Thomas Francisco, 43, of Champaign, was cited at 9:26 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle with no driver’s license and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Francisco was released on an I-Bond.
General Calls for Service Sept. 5-18
Citizen Complaints/Assist.................25 Juvenile ................................................... 1 Animal Complaint ................................. 1 Disturbance/Domestic......................... 3 Fire/Medical Assist............................... 7 Alarm/Open Door.................................. 1 911 Hang Up ........................................... 1 Traffic Stops..........................................11 County Assist......................................... 1
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