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Police: Man assaults multiple people at 4th of July cookout
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Machesney Park Police arrested Ian Johnson, 30, for alleged aggravated assault among other charges. On July 4th, around 6:56 p.m., police responded to the 7900 block of Mildred Road for a domestic call. Witnesses told officials he said, “Anyone that comes to my house,...
Man is accused of driving on wrong side of the road while fleeing police
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Rocky Musialek, 40, for allegedly fleeing from police on the wrong side of the road. On July 4th, around 11:29 a.m., police were shooting radar at the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Cunningham Street when a maroon Dodge van sped past, according to court documents.
Woman charged with delivering cocaine after traffic stop
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Heidi Robbins for the alleged distribution of cocaine. On July 3rd, deputies pulled over a gray Ford Explorer at a Road Ranger parking lot on West State Street. The officials arrested the man for driving on a suspended license and no insurance. Robbins was […]
Burned by the boom: Rockford nurse details gruesome fireworks-related injuries
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – It’s no secret on the Fourth of July that fireworks can be dangerous and that first responders give the public ample warning about staying safe while using them. But a Rockford-area nurse says local medical professionals often see serious injuries caused by fireworks when people aren’t careful. “This could be your […]
Woman, child hit by vehicle while riding a scooter in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police said a 26-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy were hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter in the 2800 block of 11th Street. Their injuries are said to be “serious” and both were transported to a local hospital. Officials ask drivers to find an alternative route while they […]
Rockford man invades woman’s home, threatens her with a gun, victim tells police
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Nijir Rahn, 18, for allegedly invading a woman’s house and threatening her with a firearm. On June 16th, around 2:20 a.m., police responded to the 1300 block of Evelyn Street for a call of an emergency involving a man. When officials arrived, they saw the victim’s gray 2014 […]
Rockford man accused of hiding cannabis in crotch of his pants with intent for delivery
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dontey Davis, 28, for allegedly transporting cannabis in the crotch of his pants for delivery. On July 1st, around 3:35 p.m., deputies said they saw a driver driving a Toyota Avalon not wearing a seatbelt in the area of 6th Street and 18th Avenue. When […]
Man Wanted for Theft and Burglary at Hospitals in Rockford
Last week, the Rockford PD released photos of a suspect who was seen on security cameras when an apparent burglary took place on Friday, June 21 at UW Health Swedish American Hospital located in the 200 block of 9th Street. The same suspect is also believed to be the same...
County sheriff plans for a no wake for the Rock River over July 4th
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana warned about the dangers of ignoring the no wake order over July 4th. “The arrests [are] a problem, but killing or hurting somebody is a bigger problem,” said Caruana. “I want everybody to have a good time during the 4th of July weekend. And it’s fun. […]
Police: No shots fired during Rockford Fourth of July fireworks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Although there was a call for service regarding a possible gun incident in downtown Rockford Thursday during the Fourth of July fireworks, police said there was no evidence that a weapon was involved. “The call came in as shots fired but nothing was confirmed,” Rockford Police Public Information Officer Michelle Marcomb […]
2 Suspects Charged in Fatal Shooting of 29-Year-Old Marquell Reddic, 1 Still at Large!
Fatal Shooting at Roosevelt Community Education Center Claims Life of Marquell Reddic; Police Pursue Suspects. Eric Townsend Sr. in Custody, Timothy Chatman at Large: Rockford Police Seek Answers in First-Degree Murder Case. According to 23WIFR, Rockford Police have made significant headway in their investigation into a fatal shooting near the...
Firefighters kept busy in Rockford on the 4th of July: Four house fires in 16 hours
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Fire Department spent the Fourth of July holiday putting out multiple house fires and said the causes of those fires are under investigation. According to the fire department, by 7:30 a.m. on Friday, firefighters had extinguished four fires in the prior 16 hours, including: 4:50 p.m. in the 900 […]
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