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CRIME & SAFETY
Warrant issued for semi driver accused in Boone County crash that injured teen
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – A Boone County Grand Jury indicted Jorge E. De La Torre, 30, after a crash back in March 2023. As of May 2, 2024, De La Torre is charged with aggravated reckless driving, violation of qualifications, violation of break requirements, violation of inspection requirement, violation of break adjustment requirement, and violation of lamp requirements.
Boone County Board approves purchase of 60 body cams, could be in use by July 1st
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — The Boone County Board approved the purchase of 60 body cameras for the county’s sheriff’s department on May 16th. “I think in today’s law enforcement, the body camera has basically become a tool,” said Boone County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Scott Yunk. “It’s a piece of equipment that will become a […]
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