Bureau, Illinois – A series of indictments were handed down by the Bureau County Grand Jury on June 16, revealing a range of criminal charges against local residents. The legal proceedings outlined allegations of various offenses, from driving infractions to serious drug and assault charges.
Isaias N. Delao, 44, has been charged with a Class 4 Felony for driving with a revoked license—a charge he faces as a subsequent offense. Previously convicted for similar infractions, Delao was reportedly driving when his privileges were suspended. He is currently on pretrial release following testimony from a Spring Valley police officer.
Rodney J. Stone, 61, from Buda, faces a Class 4 Felony charge of aggravated assault. Stone is alleged to have discharged a firearm in proximity to another individual, causing reasonable fear of harm. A lieutenant from the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office provided testimony related to the case. He, too, is on pretrial release.
In another case, 33-year-old Zachary D. Thompson, also from Bureau, was indicted for a Class 4 Felony involving driving with a revoked license. Thompson has a history of similar convictions, with three prior offenses recorded. An officer from the Ladd Police Department testified in this instance, and Thompson remains on pretrial release.
Malaki I. Poff, a 19-year-old from Princeton, faces multiple indictments, including a Class X Felony for unlawful delivery of cocaine, along with a Class 2 Felony for unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to distribute. Additionally, he faces a Class 1 Felony for another count of unlawful delivery of cocaine and multiple Class 3 Felonies regarding firearm possession and defacement of firearm identification marks. Poff is currently in custody, having been denied pretrial release. Testimony in his case was provided by an agent from the Trident Drug Task Force.
Another indictment involves Brandon D. Bergstrom, 42, of Princeton, who has been charged with a Class 4 Felony for unlawful possession of a controlled substance—specifically, heroin. He was found to have less than 15 grams of the drug. An officer from the Princeton Police Department testified in this case, while Bergstrom remains on pretrial release.
There was one additional case discussed during the proceedings that was not publicized, labeled as suppressed.
It is important to note that these indictments are allegations only, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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