DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. — A man who drove into a ditch was ordered to appear in court after police identified him at the scene.

Just before 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office was called to the intersection of Perry Road and Somonauk Road in rural DeKalb County for a report of a driver in a ditch.

When deputies arrived, they identified the driver as 21-year-old Artes Strong of Richton Park.

Deputies learned that Strong had an arrest warrant out of DeKalb County for shoplifting.

Strong was released on recognizance , meaning he was granted release in exchange for promising that he will appear in court.

Strong will be in court on Dec. 16 at 9 a.m.

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