Orlando Ortiz, whom a jury found guilty of felony Assault Family Violence, was sentenced to 40 years in prison by the Honorable Judge Rayes on May 25, 2018. Ortiz choked his former girlfriend with his hands, and stepped on her neck with his boot. Thank you to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department for their dedication to the pursuit of justice, and the LaSalle County jurors for their service. Without jurors willing to serve, our system does not work, and our community cannot be protected.