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Rockford Scanner™: Standoff Near Poplar Grove



 

I first want to say thank you to Sheriff Dave Ernest.

UPDATE:

 

On September 7, 2019, at approximately 2:50 pm, Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of West Edson Street, Poplar Grove, for a possible suicidal subject. Deputies arrived and began speaking with the subject who was very uncooperative. The subject threatened and pointed a rifle at deputies multiple times during the incident. Deputies secured the area and a team of negotiators from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and Belvidere Police Department began to negotiate with the subject.

The team of negotiators continued to speak with the subject for over 7 ½ hours. At one point in the negotiations, the subject did fire one shot. At approximately 10:45 pm, the subject surrendered and was taken into custody by the Belvidere SWAT team, which is made up of Belvidere Police Officers and Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies. The subject was later transported to Mercy Hospital for a medical evaluation.

Boone County Sheriff’s Detectives executed a search warrant at the subject’s residence. Detectives recovered two rifles and a handgun. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the case. There were no injuries during this incident.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Belvidere Police Department and Capron Rescue Squad for their assistance during the standoff. The Sheriff’s office would also like to thank the citizen of this neighborhood for their patience and generosity during this very stressful event.

Around 3:30 pm the police were dispatched to a possible barricaded suicidal subject on W Edson st in Poplar Grove.

The Boone County deputies, Belvidere Police, Capron Rescue squad all assisted. They secured the scene.

The police negotiators peacefully negotiated with the subject for approx. 6 hours, and were able to take the subject into custody.

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Serious Accident Closes Down A Major Road




Sources are reporting a very serious accident near Belvidere. 

It happened on 20 near Belvidere. 

Sources are reporting a very serious accident. 

Police have shut down 20 between Belvidere and Garden Prairie, going both directions. 

AVOID the area for awhile. 

Still developing

UPDATE:   Sources have told us there was a Chevy Blazer and a Kia that were involved in the accident. Extrication was needed.  One of the vehicles involved, reported crossed the yellow line, then the accident occurred. Reports of a female that has life threatening injuries. A child was also in one of the vehicles involved. Unknown if the child was injured, but the child was transported to a local hospital. Another person involved was reporting no injuries, but was transported for precautionary measures.

We have tried  to get info. from the police, but they have not released any info. on this accident.  Officers at the scene told us to call the non emergency line. We called the non emergency line, they said they can’t release info. and they would call us back. We still have yet to hear from them as of 4:10  am.  If they do respond back to us, we will update this.

But in the meantime: What we can confirm is there was a serious accident on 20, West of Garden Prairie.  Both lanes of traffic were shut down and traffic was detoured.

What we have been told via sources that is not confirmed yet, is that the injuries were believed to be life threatening and someone had to be extricated from a vehicle and a medical helicopter was used to transport at least one victim.







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Rollover Accident in Belvidere, Possible Child Involved



 

Sources are reporting a rollover accident in Belvidere. 

It happened around 3:40 am near State and Fairgrounds.

Reports of a 1 vehicle rollover accident.

Unknown on injuries.

There are reports that a child may have been in the vehicle.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Avoid the area.

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Mountain Lion Sighting In The Area



 

Sources are reporting a possible cougar (Mountain Lion) sighting in the area. 

We have gotten several reports saying 97 ZOK posted about a cougar that was spotted near Beaver Valley and Squaw Prairie.

They had a photo on their site, but it has since been removed.

You can read about it at https://97zokonline.com/cougar-spotted-roaming-in-belvidere-rockford-backyards/ 

Side note:  There have been unconfirmed of reports of a mountain lion at Rock Cut for awhile now.  The most recent was about 2 weeks ago on the East side of the park. A man was walking along a trail on the East side of the park and he came across it. The man said the mountain lion came out of the brush and onto the trail he was on.  He said that it posed no harm to him. The man and the mountain lion were both startled and the mountain lion took off in one direction while he fled in the other direction.

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Bank Robbery, Still Developing



 

Sources are reporting a bank robbery.

It happened at the First National Bank near 1725 S State in Belvidere around 1 pm. 

Suspect fled in a Black SUV

Suspect is described as a dark skinned male, Thin build, 6’0, dark clothing.

Unconfirmed reports are saying there is a suspicious package inside the bank, and it was evacuated.  A perimeter was setup.  Rockford Bomb Squad is en route along with the Hazmat. 

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Police Investigating A Possible Active Shooter Situation In A Local School



On Thursday, August 22, 2019, at approximately 8:30 am, the Boone County 911 Center received a 911 call from an individual who referenced a safety concern at Belvidere North High School. Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies along with School Administrators responded to the concern and the school was immediately placed on lockdown. The School District sent out information as soon as it was possible advising parents on the situation.

Note: We have been told the threat was a student who posted a threat on a social media platform threatening to shoot another student those around her. But police have yet to confirm this, but the video has been shared numerous times on social media sites.

Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies secured the building as Sheriff’s Detectives began to investigation. Deputies along with several officers from Belvidere Police, Illinois State Police, Rockford Police, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF) and the Secretary of State assisted with various tasks. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all the jurisdictions that assisted during this emergency.

Securing the school was done in a calm and orderly fashion. The students and staff at Belvidere North High School are to be commended on their patience, calmness and professionalism during this very stressful event. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the parents for being patient and understanding while law enforcement and school officials secured the school and create a safe environment. Lastly, the Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the media for getting the information out to the public as soon as possible.

These type of threats are taken very seriously by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and Belvidere School District 100. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the case. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone having information on this or any crime to call 815-544-2144 or Boone County Crime Stoppers at 815-544-7867.

The Boone County Sheriff wants to update you on a situation that is happening at Belvidere North High School. Boone County 911 received a call about a safety concern regarding the school. School administration partnered with local law enforcement to investigate the matter immediately. Currently schools in the area are on lockdown and surrounding roads have been closed until the investigation can be completed.
We will update parents as we have more information. Thank you for your patience and concern.

Initial reports were saying there was a fire alarm and an active shooter situation (2 shooters)  inside the school and teachers and students have barricaded themselves inside the school.  You can see chairs and other items blocking entrances to classrooms.

The police have the area blocked off, numerous police from several agencies on scene.

The police said everything is calm and no need to worry.

No reports of gunfire or injuries.

Everyone is asked to stage at the Shopko

Note: Years ago there was an active shooter incident where the students pulled the fire alarm to get the students to come outside, and then they shot the students as they exited for the fire alarm.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Johnson_and_Andrew_Golden







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Atreyu brings 20 Year Anniversary Tour to The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, IL



 

Press Release:
Atreyu brings 20 Year Anniversary Tour to The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, IL

104.9 WXRX Presents

Atreyu – 20 Year Anniversary Tour

Saturday, November 9th, 2019

At The Apollo Theatre
104 N. State St. Belvidere, IL

With Whitechapel, He Is Legend, Tempting Fate, Santa Cruz

More info available at www.TheApolloTheatreac.com

Tickets on sale Friday at 10:00 AM

Atreyu Bio:

Everyone leaves a legacy behind. No matter how big or small, our words and actions echo forever and make a lasting imprint.

Two decades since their 1999 formation in Southern California, that truth weighed heavy on the members of gold-selling metal mavericks Atreyu—Alex Varkatzas [vocals], Brandon Saller [drums/vocals], “BIG” Dan Jacobs [guitar], Travis Miguel [guitar], and Porter McKnight [bass].

Of course, their musical legacy speaks for itself. 2002’s Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses established them as an influential force, while 2004 follow-up The Curse sold 450,000-plus copies as the group rose to global renown. A Deathgrip on Yesterday and 2007’s Lead Sails Paper Anchor both bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 with the latter garnering a gold certification from the RIAA—a highly rare accomplishment for a 21st century rock band.

Following a hiatus post-Congregation of the Damned in 2009, the musicians returned firing on all cylinders with Long Live during 2015. It crashed the Top 30 of the Billboard Top 200 and earned widespread acclaim from Revolver, Loudwire, AXS, and Kerrang! who dubbed it “a hell of a return.” Along the way, the boys sold out countless headline shows in addition to sharing the stage with everyone from Slipknot and Linkin Park to Chris Cornell and Avenged Sevenfold.

Their website ~ http://www.atreyuofficial.com/









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Rockford Scanner™: Stabbing in Belvidere




Sources told us a little after 9 pm tonight there was a stabbing in Belvidere. It happened on Logan ave.  Reports of a Hispanic male that was stabbed in the back. It is not yet known on the severity of the injuries. Unknown on suspect information. 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: We Want To Hear About Your Paranormal Experience!



 

I am wanting to do some stories on local paranormal encounters in and around the Winnebago County areas. 

If you had an experience with a possible ghost, bigfoot, ufo, or anything else strange in or around the Winnebago County area.
I would like to hear from you!

Is your house haunted?  Are you a 1st responder who saw or experienced a paranormal encounter?  Saw a ghost?  Been to Bloods Point?
We want to hear about your experience!

We will definitely keep everyone anonymous.  Privacy is our number one key. We know coming forward and telling your story my be hard for some. There is no worries, we will keep you ANONYMOUS. 

Please email us at RockfordScanner@gmail.com
with your experience. 

#1 Your expereince 
#2 Location
#3 Date/Time
#4 Your name or anonymous







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Local Emergency Personnel Do A Special Escort For Isaac, Make A Wish Foundation



 

On Sunday July 21st, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, along with Belvidere Police Department had the privilege to escort Isaac to the Rockford Airport. Isaac is off to a special vacation from Make a Wish Foundation.

Isaac is a 4 year old boy with Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, and Septo Optic Dysplasia. His prognoses was that he would be in a vegetative state his entire life.

He is a bright, energetic, happy, and imaginative little boy who loves to be outside and play.

He has endured 22 surgeries in his short life and each day is not a guarantee.

It was an honor to be part of this special event!!!!