On Friday, November 12, 2021, at 3:58 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop, on eastbound Interstate 88 near mile marker 44, for a traffic violation. As the investigation progressed, the vehicle fled from the scene at a high rate of speed, against lawful commands. The Illinois State Police issued an ISPERN for the vehicle, which was later stopped in Dixon, IL, by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly afterwards, emergency radio traffic indicated both subjects fled on foot, and there was a possibility of a firearm.
Whiteside County Deputies responded to Dixon to assist in the apprehension of the suspects. The driver, Darquez D. Bonner, age 28 of Rock Island, IL, was charged in Whiteside County with COUNT I: Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Peace Officer; COUNT II: Possession of a Substance Containing Cannabis-More than 500 grams, but not more than 2000 grams; COUNT III: Manufacture, Deliver, or Possess with Intent to Deliver Cannabis Over 500 grams.
The passenger, Kane K. Jackson, age 24 of Geneseo, IL, was charged with COUNT I: Possession of a Substance Containing Cannabis- More than 500 grams, but not more than 2000 grams; COUNT II: Manufacture, Deliver, or Possess with Intent to Deliver Cannabis Over 500 grams.
Additionally, as a result of the investigation, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office seized $8419 in U. S. currency and a 2007 Ford Focus. Both Bonner and Jackson were remanded to the Whiteside County Jail in lieu of bond.
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Dixon Police Department, Illinois State Police, Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, and Slim-N-Hank’s Towing.
All charges are merely accusations. Subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.