Sources are reporting a hit and run accident in Rockford.
It happened near the Cherryvale Mall.
Suspects were in a stolen White Toyota.
Driver is a black male with dreads and tattoos on his neck. Passenger is a white female. Last seen on S Mall drive.
Sources said they saw police were chasing this vehicle, then terminated the chase. Unknown if that was before or after the accident.
Unknown if it is related, but a source told us: There is something going on at the CherryVale Mall. The Sears, lower level doors have the glass all shattered out. Several police vehicles are there.
Sources are reporting a theft that just happened at a local gas station.
“Mobil connected to the McDonalds in the 2600 block of Charles st, just had a carton of cigarettes stolen out of the cashiers hand”
Rockford Police said after several hours of negotiations with an alleged suspect, they tossed in some tear gas a few times, then the SWAT team went inside the residence and tried to arrest the alleged suspect. Police say the suspect then assaulted the officers that went inside to arrest him and then one of the officers fired his gun, killing the mentally ill suspect. An officer was also injured, unknown on the severity of the injuries. (RPD)
Update: RPD said via their call log there was an Aggravated Battery at 1126 Green st, same area as this incident. Possibly related.
Shots were confirmed fired at the scene, unknown at this time who fired the shots. Neighbors said police fired the shots and killed a person inside the residence. Neighbors said the victim was mentally ill.
RPD has not released any information on this, and are very quiet on this situation.
Several sources are reporting a large police presence on the west side of Rockford, working a scene.
They said it appears to be a police standoff, possible hostage situation near Green st. near Stanley area
Numerous police officers, Chief OShea, SWAT, Swat vehicles and a sniper are all on scene.
We have someone from RS en route to the scene to get more information
Check back later for updates.
RPD has yet to confirm this, but neighbors said the alleged suspect might have committed a carjacking this afternoon that involved children. That is why the RPD was first went to the residence, while investigating the carjacking at Stanley and Green
Sources said these 2 alleged suspects were caught on video just prior to them stealing a vehicle on Rockton. It sounds like the vehicle was recovered, but not yet confirmed. But these 2 alleged suspects are still on the loose.
NOTE: Winnebago County Sheriff Office (Or any local police departments) RARELY releases any press releases, so do not expect an update on this story. Sorry, but this is what happens when they encrypted.
In the past 10 days three cars were reported stolen from the northeast section of town, in Dekalb. Yesterday morning, a citizen reported a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood. While officers responded, two more cars were being reported stolen.
An officer observed all three vehicles headed towards I-88. Officers were able to stop two of the vehicles and apprehended three subjects. The third vehicle fled but was later recovered in North Aurora. These subjects were identified and charges are pending.
Arrested were:
Damien Bolden, age 19, of DeKalb
Calvin Spells, age 28, of DeKalb
Shyjuan Cooks, age 20, of Chicago
All were charged with several felonies.
NOTE: Winnebago County Sheriff Office (Or any local police departments) RARELY releases any press releases, so do not expect an update on this story. Sorry, but this is what happens when they encrypted.
Crime Stoppers
The following subjects are wanted as of 12/17/2018
NOTE: Winnebago County Sheriff Office (Or any local police departments) RARELY releases any press releases, so do not expect an update on this story. Sorry, but this is what happens when they encrypted.
Several sources are reporting several incidents of people “Grinch” stealing packages from peoples porches.
Here are just a few locations that were hit recently:
Around 3:30 pm today a skinny black male over 6 feet tall wearing a gray knit cap, dark jacket and pants, white athletic shoes stole a package in the 400 Block of Dawson Ave. right after UPS delivered it. After my neighbors saw him come through the alley and take the package, they yelled at him and when he ran they followed him, along with calling 911 and he got into a newer black Cadillac with chrome trim and lost the vehicle. We wanted people to be aware of these package thieves and if you see this vehicle, please get a license plate and call 911.
Shortly before 4pm today my wife caught a package thief dead to rights. It occurred in 2200 block of 22nd St. The guy is a white male between 18-20 yrs old skinny build light brown hair in a bun clean shaven wearing a hoodie. Driving a older red or burgundy mini van with faded paint.
N Central ave in Rockford
Old River rd near Roscoe/Rockton
Limestone in Loves Park
Mcfarland rd in loves Park
Elm st in Durnad
Clark st in S Beloit
Hunter rd near Roscoe
All these locations we been told have had packages stolen from their porches.
If you see someone stealing, get their description and also their license plates.
Head sup, some been using stolen license plates, so follow them while calling 911.
