CRIME & SAFETY
Shooting at Rockford housing development spurs police investigation early Friday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police are searching for suspects in an early morning shooting at the former Concord Commons housing development (now Rockford Ridge). According to police, a man was shot twice in the 3500 block of Elm Street in the overnight hours. Police announced the investigation at 5:20 a.m. Friday. Police said the […]
Rockford man attacks 3 women in Don Carter Lanes: Police
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Michael Glass, 34, for allegedly attacking 3 women inside Don Carter Lanes. On April 25th, around 6:27 p.m., police responded to a battery call at Don Carter Lanes in the 4000 block of East State Street. One of the three victims told officials they were in their car […]
Police: Driver attacks victim with a knife after DUI crash
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Kevin Bonnell, 44, was arrested after he drunkenly crashed into another man’s car and then attacked the victim with a knife and a lighter when the man tried to prevent him from leaving the scene, police said. On Thursday, around 8:39 p.m., Machesney Park Police and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s […]
Heroes of Rockford deadly mass stabbing honored for life-saving actions
A Winnebago County sheriff's deputy and a good Samaritan were recognized Thursday for their life-saving actions during a deadly mass stabbing in Rockford that claimed the lives of four people and injured several more. Sheriff Gary Caruana and County Board Chairman Joe Chiarelli presented Deputy Michael Gambino and Rockford resident Keith Fahrney awards for their bravery in helping to put an end to a killing spree. ...
Rockford City Council extends resident officer program in hopes of keeping the community close
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford recently extended the Resident Officer Community Keeper program (ROCK) and officers feel the program is a great way to get closer to the community. “They’re my neighbors have become my friends, like they’re my friends and my neighbors,” said ROCK Houses Police Program Resident Officer Patrice Turner. […]
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