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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rockford man charged with delivering cannabis after being pulled over for a taillight violation
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to correct the charges against the suspect. We apologize for the error. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Darren Bailey, 31, for allegedly delivering cannabis. On September 24th, officers were on patrol around the area of East State Street and Arnold Avenue. Authorities said a white Mazda […]
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 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 […]
Man, woman seriously injured after driver turns in front of their motorcycle near Rochelle
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO) — A 42-year-old motorcycle driver and his 42-year-old female passenger were seriously injured in a Saturday crash when a driver turned in front of them, according to police. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened at the intersection of East Flagg Road and Brooklyn Road around 5:22 p.m. when a […]
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 […]