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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 […]
Police: Man beat neighbor then fired 3 shots in the air
DAVIS, Ill. (WTVO) — A 62-year-old man was arrested Sunday after police said he beat his neighbor, and then went back to his own yard and fired three gunshots in the air. The incident happened around 9 p.m. in the 18000 block of Rock Grove Road, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested […]
Rockford man charged with possession of a machine gun while walking on the street
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Dajario Blankenship, 19, for allegedly possessing a machine gun among other charges. On July 2nd, around 1:23 a.m., police responded to the 800 block of Fitch Road for a fireworks complaint. Soon after, citizens told officers four men, one possibly armed, wearing all black with ski masks on […]
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 […]
Adult, child hit by vehicle while riding a scooter in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police said a child and an adult were hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter in the 2800 block of 11th Street. Their injuries are unknown at this time and both were transported to a local hospital. Officials ask drivers to find an alternative route while they investigate. This […]
WANTED: Rockford Police identify suspect in hospital burglaries
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police have identified an Indiana man as the suspect in burglaries at two Rockford hospitals. According to Rockford Police, Tory Tolbert, 41, of Gary, Indiana, is still at large and is wanted on charges of Burglary, Possession of Another’s Credit Card, and Theft. Tolbert is a suspect in a burglary that […]
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. […]
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 […]
Coroner IDs man killed Saturday in fatal wrong-way crash
Jul. 1—URBANA — A Byron man was killed early Saturday morning after he was struck by a vehicle driving the wrong way on the road. Justin L. Martinez, 25, was pronounced dead at the Carle Foundation Hospital Emergency Department at 1:57 a.m. on Saturday, Champaign County Coroner Stephen Thuney said. Preliminary information from the investigation showed that Mr. Martinez was driving north on ...
Chicago man charged with 2021 Rockford murder
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been charged with killing a man in Rockford in December of 2021. According to the Rockford Police Department, Robert Bingehneimer was shot in the entryway of an apartment building in the 500 block of S. 2nd Street around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021. He died […]
Police: Man flees officials after being found driving a stolen vehicle
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Jontaivyn Allen, 19, for allegedly feeling officers after being found driving a stolen vehicle. On July 2nd, SCOPE officers saw a stolen gray Lincoln MKZ at a Shell Gas Station on Harrison Avenue. Authorities said they attempted a traffic stop, but the car fled the scene. Officials relocated the […]
Oregon Police arrest Rockford man for repeatedly making threats via 911 calls
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — A 23-year-old Rockford man was arrested twice in one day for making repeated threatening calls to 911. According to the Oregon Police Department, Kristopher Mockovak was charged with disorderly conduct after calling the 911 center at 2:25 a.m. on Thursday, June 20th. Police said the call was made from the area […]
No injuries reported after house fire on N. Church Street
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford firefighters were called to a house fire on N. Church Street on Tuesday. According to Rockford Fire District Chief Jeff Althoff, no one was injured in the fire, which occurred just before noon in the 900 block. Authorities said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Due to the […]
Several pets rescued from burning duplex on Rockford’s 6th Street
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Four dogs and three cats were rescued from a fire in a two-family duplex Tuesday morning. No residents were injured in the blaze, which started in a garage in the 1100 block of S. 6th Street around 7:35 a.m., according to Rockford Fire District Chief Slade Berry. According to officials, a […]
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