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Freeport’s community responds to shooting that injured 3
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Community members said it was another sad day in Freeport after gun violence sent three victims to area hospitals on Wednesday. Freeport police arrived at the scene to investigate a shots fired incident on Caroll Avenue. Those who live nearby said this type of gun violence is worrisome for families. “It’s […]
ISP arrests Sterling man in narcotics investigation
STERLING, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois State Police Blackhawk Area Task Force arrested Dakota Bottoms, 29, for allegedly delivering cannabis among other charges. Bottoms was released on pre-trial conditions and awaits a further court date in Whiteside County. ISP collaborated with the Sterling Police Department, United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Scott County Special Operations Unit and […]
Police: Rockford woman punches nursing home resident, attempts to steal his money
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Sarah Thornton-Berry, 21, on September 25, for allegedly punching an elderly man in the head while attempting to steal money from him. On May 29th, around 1 p.m., officers responded to Rock River Healthcare for a report of a strongarm robbery. The victim told police the incident happened […]
Man found dead along railroad tracks in Dixon
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO) — Police in Lee County say a man was killed by a passing train early Tuesday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a location a mile west of Wadsworth Way and Railway Road around 8:10 a.m. and found the body. An investigation determined he had been […]
UPDATE: Missing Rockford man found safe
UPDATE: Silver Alert Illinois reports Timothy Gharrity, 74 has been located. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police are asking for the public’s help to locate Timothy Gharrity, 74, who went missing this week. According to the Illinois State Police, Gharrity was last seen driving a lime green 2015 Chevrolet Sonicm, with license plate 964AB547 eastbound on […]
Man charged in residential shootout sentenced to 10 years in prison
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Lawndale Pelts, 36, will spend 10 years in prison after being convicted of participating in a shootout that took place in a residential neighborhood in Rockford in 2021. According the U.S. Department of Justice, multiple people began shooting at each other on 41st Avenue on July 6th, 2021. Pelts was captured […]
Four teens arrested after 2 large fights at Auburn High School
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Four teens were arrested Friday after two large fights inside Auburn High School and combatants fought responding police officers. According to the Rockford Police Department, officers responded to the school, at 5110 Auburn Street, around 11:45 a.m. The school was placed on lockdown and the fight was broken up, but around […]
Poplar Grove village president charged with aggravated assault, disorderly conduct
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO) – Poplar Grove Village President Don Sattler has been charged with aggravated assault in a public place and disorderly conduct, allegations stemming from an outburst during a public meeting earlier this year. According to Boone County court records, Sattler was charged Tuesday, Sept. 24, with single counts of each offense and […]