Sexual Assault | Rockford Scanner

September 11, 2019

Rockford Scanner™: Indictment against a Rockford man for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman last month

Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announces that a Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a Rockford man for sexually assaulting a woman last month.

On August 8^th, 2019, Rockford Police Officers responded to a residence in Rockford in the area of 14^th Street after a report of a sexual assault. Upon arrival, officers met with a victim who was transported to a Rockford hospital to be treated for her injuries. Sensitive Crimes Detectives conducted a follow up investigation that was reviewed by the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office. As a result, charges were authorized against Juan Moreno-Jimenez (DOB: 11/24/1969). Moreno-Jimenez was recently indicted by a Winnebago County Grand Jury on Criminal Sexual Assault charges.

Criminal Sexual Assault is a Class 1 Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 4-15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by two years of Mandatory Supervised Release.

Moreno-Jimenez is currently in custody at the Winnebago County Jail on $350,000.00 bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment at 8:30am on September 19^th, 2019, in front of the Honorable Judge Brendan Maher in Courtroom D at the Winnebago County Justice Center.

The charges are merely allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.

August 6, 2019

Rockford Scanner™: Police Conduct A Prostitution Sting in S Beloit, Some Arrest3d

On August 5, 2019 members of the South Beloit Police Department conducted a prostitution sting. The operation resulted in the arrest of 29 year old Andrea Jones of Rockford and 43 year old Jennifer Gackstatter of Janesville.

Andrea was charged with Prostitution. Jennifer was charged with Prostitution, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Revoked. Both females were lodged in the Winnebago County Jail and are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

Rockford Scanner™: Woman Assaulted During A Violent Home Invasion in Rockford

Sources are reporting a violent home invasion in Rockford.

It happened a little after 2 am in the 200 block of Avon. That is very close to the RPD district 1 HQ.

3 Black male suspects committed a home invasion and assaulted a woman.

They are described as 3 black males, all wearing masks, all wearing dark hooded shirts. Last seen near the rear alleyway on foot.

RPD:

On Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at approximately 0242 hours Rockford Police Officers were dispatched to 200 S. Avon St. reference a Home Invasion. Victim advised they were at the residence when suspects kicked in the front door to the residence. Victim confronted the 3 suspects at the front door and a struggle ensued. Victim was able to flee from the residence. Suspects fled in an unknown direction from residence. Victim was transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Unknown if any property was taken. Suspects were described as unknown race males armed with handguns.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department @ (815) 966-2900

July 31, 2019

Rockford Scanner™: 10 Arrested During A Prostitution Sting in Rockford

UNDERCOVER OPERATION: 10 people face charges following a Sunday night detail in District 2 aimed at ending the demand for street-level commercial sex trade.

June 13, 2019

Rockford Scanner™: Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a Rockford man who sexually assaulted a child

Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announces that a Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a Rockford man who sexually assaulted a child.

On May 25^th, 2019, Rockford Police Detectives responded to a Rockford medical office, after medical staff reported a possible sexual assault of a child. Detectives met with staff, who indicated a patient had been sexually assaulted and medical testing came back showing that the child tested positive for HIV. Detectives conducted a follow up investigation and the defendant, Stephen G. Grimes (D.O.B. 6/14/1987) was developed as the suspect. The investigation was reviewed by Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office.

As a result, Grimes was charged and recently indicted on multiple counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, Criminal Sexual Assault and Criminal Transmission of HIV charges. The charges allege the sexual assaults began as far back as 2005, when the victim was under the age of 13.

Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault is a Class X Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 6-30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by three years of Mandatory Supervised Release. The defendant is eligible for an extended term of 6-60 years in the Department of Corrections because the victim was under the age of 13 at the time of the alleged offense.

Criminal Sexual Assault is a Class 1 Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 4-15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by two years up to natural life of Mandatory Supervised Release.

Criminal Transmission of HIV is a Class 2 Felony that is punishable by a sentence of 3-7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by two years of Mandatory Supervised Release.

Grimes is currently in custody at the Winnebago County Jail on $1 million bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment at 9am on July 12^th, 2019, in front of the Honorable Judge John Lowry in Courtroom B at the Winnebago County Justice Center.

The charges are merely allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

Rockford Scanner™: Charges announced in murder investigation and sex assault

GRIMES, STEPHEN GOLDEN

CHARGES:

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/11-1.40-A-1 PRED CRIM SEX ASLT/VICTIM <13

720 ILCS 5.0/12-5.01-A-1 TRANSMIT HIV/SEXUAL ACTIVITY

June 7, 2019

Rockford Scanner™: 2 Arrested After More Massage Parlors Raided

A CONTINUED INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY THE BELVIDERE POLICE DEPARTMENT STREET CRIMES UNIT INTO COMPLAINTS OF A MASSAGE PARLOR RESULTED IN THE ARREST OF TWO (2) PEOPLE ON MULTIPLE CHARGES VIOLATING THE MASSAGE LICENSING ACT.

ON JUNE 06, 2019, THE BELVIDERE POLICE DEPARTMENT STREET CRIMES UNIT AND DETECTIVE SECTION EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AT THE HOT STONE SPA MASSAGE PARLOR LOCATED AT 2184 NORTH STATE STREET LOCATED IN BELVIDERE:

AS A RESULT OF THE INVESTIGATION THE BOONE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AUTHORIZED THE ARREST AND CHARGES OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S):

EUN M. LEE, AGE 45 OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, WAS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF VIOLATION OF THE MASSAGE LICENSING ACT – A CLASS 4 FELONY. PUNISHABLE 1 – 3 YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

MAE HAW ROBERTS, AGE 67 OF BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS, WAS CHARGED WITH TWO COUNT(S) OF VIOLATION OF THE MASSAGE LICENSING ACT – A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR. PUNISHABLE 1 YEAR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IS ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE BELVIDERE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 815-547-6433

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019

Rockford Scanner™: Sources Reporting A Rockford’s Gentleman’s Club Is Being Raided

UPDATE: BUSINESSES CLOSED: Chantilly Lace and Exclusive Lingerie Boutique are shut down following an investigation into alleged commercial sex trade.

Sources said Chantilly Lace and also Exclusive Lingerie Boutique was also raided.

Sources are reporting a scene on the East side.

It happened around 5pm near 7th st and 1st ave, at Chantiliy Lace.

Reports of several officers and detectives on scene. Sources said it appears to be a possible raid. Witnesses are reporting police are removing objects from the business. Police have yet to release any information.