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Sources are reporting a possible kidnapping.
Police are investigating a possible kidnapping.
A vehicle described as a Silver GMC Terrain was in the area of I-90 and Irene rd.
In the back window of the vehicle it has the word “Kidnapped”
The driver had a stocking cap on.
Police are searching for the vehicle to investigate to see if this is a valid kidnapping. Still developing
Sources are reporting a very serious accident in Boone County.
It happened around 6:35 pm near Woodstock and Russellville.
Reports of 2 people unconscious in one vehicle. One person might be fatal, but not confirmed yet. Medical helicopter was requested to the scene.
Avoid this area for several hours. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Still developing
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Sources are reporting an accident with extrication needed.
It happened on Ispen rd in Boone County.
The vehicle is on the train tracks.
There is a Union Pacific train headed towards the accident scene and it is not yet known if the train will be able to stop in time. They are trying to stop it, but it is not yet known if it will be able to stop in time.
They were able to extricate the victim in time. Unknown on the severity of the injuries. Two ambulances have been dispatched to the scene.
Still developing.
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Sources are reporting a hot air balloon sighting in the area this morning.
It happened around 8 am, near Belvidere.
The Remax Hot Air Balloon was sighted floating around in the skies.
A very cold 15 degrees outside.
Fast fact: Balloons fly easier in colder temps. and calmer winds in the morning and evening times.
It is not yet known where it lifted off from, or where it landed.
Sources said it was just above the tree tops near the Belvidere area.
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Sources are reporting a vehicle has crashed into the waters of a local creek.
It happened around 6:30 am Continue reading “Rockford Scanner™: Vehicle Crashes Into The Waters on A Local Creek, Still Developing”
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Elderly Man Shot in Belvidere
Sources are reporting a shooting victim in Belvidere.
It happened around 6:40 am this morning in the 200 block of Gail Court in Belvidere. Reports of a man has been shot near this location.
Sounds like the injuries are life threatening.
The circumstances of the shooting are not yet known.
Still developing. Check back later for updates.
UPDATE: Police said the victim is 85 years old and was shot in the head. He was alive at the scene, but was transported to OSF, where he passed away. They have not ruled out anything yet, and it is an open investigation. Belvidere Belvidere Police Chief Shane Woody said it was too early to call the death accidental, suicide or an act of foul play. The victims name has not been released, pending family notification.
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1702 Pearl st in Boone County
Sources are reporting an auto accident in Boone County
It happened around 11:35 am near 1702 Pearl in Boone County.
Two vehicles are involved in the accident. Air bags have deployed.
Unknown on injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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Just before 7 pm tonight several emergency personnel were responding to a rollover accident in the area of Swanson rd and Belvidere rd near Roscoe.
Around 6:30 pm several emergency personnel were dispatched for a rollover near Caledonia rd and Dawson Lake in Boone County. The occupants left the scene. Unknown on injuries.
Jennifer W. said: Cars in ditches down on Irene Rd. in Boone County.
Several minor accidents are being reported.
Sounds like the road conditions are poor.
Several areas have declared a SNOW EMERGENCY. Rockford, Janesville, etc…
Feb 17, 2019 – Snow Emergency Declared effective 7:00 PM tonight.
Arterial Salting Operation in progress
February 17, 2019 – ROCKFORD – At approximately 6:30 AM today, the City of Rockford Public Works Department began spreading salt on the arterial routes
Decisions about further deployment will be made, as needed, according to developing conditions.
Citizens are urged to follow at a safe distance behind snowplows. This will prevent the salt that is being spread from hitting your vehicle and the added distance also allows a driver room to back up if needed.
Please contact the Street Division at 779-348-7260 with questions.
When we are not in a snow operation, we handle individual requests as needed.
Please contact us at 779-348-7260.
Decisions about further deployment will be made as needed, according to developing conditions.
The City of Rockford or its contractors are NOT responsible for plowing alley ways.
The City of Janesville has declared a snow emergency for Sunday, February 17th beginning at 6:00 P.M. A snow emergency means that all parked vehicles must be removed from city streets and public parking lots until snow plowing operations are complete. To ensure that you do not receive a parking ticket, please move your vehicle prior to 6:00 P.M. and keep your vehicle off city streets until they have been completely plowed.
Snow and ice accumulations of approximately 3 or more inches have been forecasted for Sunday, February 17th through Monday, February 18th that will require City staff to complete a full plow. Main and arterial streets will be maintained throughout the duration of the snowfall event. Snow accumulations are expected to taper off late on Monday evening, after which the full plow will begin and all City streets will be cleared. The full plow is not expected to be completed until very early on Tuesday morning, although every e ffort will be made to complete residential streets as soon as possible. Please plan on keeping parked vehicles off the street until plows have completely removed snow from curb to curb.
Snow Emergency Parking
The best place to park during a snow emergency is in your garage or driveway. If you are unable to park in a driveway or garage, please park in one of the designated snow emergency parking stalls. These stalls are located in the seven downtown municipal parking lots listed below (click lot name to display location on Google Maps):
– East Wall Street Lot at E Wall Street & N Parker Drive
– City Hall Lot at W Wall Street & N Jackson Street
– S High Street Lot at W Court Street & S High Street
– Senior Center Lot at St. Lawrence Avenue & Water Street
– Hedberg Public Library Lot on Water Street
– River/Union Street Lot at S River Street & Union Street
– N Parker Drive Parking Ramp at N Parker Drive and E Wall Street
When you arrive at the lot, look for the signs designating the snow emergency parking stalls. Fines for parking on the streets during a snow emergency are $50. The Police Department may begin issuing tickets to violators before plowing operations begin.
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Sources are reporting an accident involving a plow truck.
It happened around 11 pm in the area of Business 20 and Town Hall in Boone County. Heavy damage is being reported along with injuries. A lot of debris is in the roadway. This is still developing.
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Sources are reporting a serious head on collision in Boone County.
It happened just before 8 pm tonight near 173 and Beaverton.
Two vehicles collided head on. Serious injuries are being reported.
MD-1 (Mobile medical doctor) was dispatched to the scene.
At this time, the cause of the accident is under investigation. But they believe the slippery road conditions may have played a factor in the accident.
Other accidents:
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