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Home Invasion
Home Invasion in the 900 block of Acorn st.
Suspects are 3 black males armed with guns.
#1 Black male, 5’8, 130 lbs, short fade, dark clothing
#2 Black male, light complected, 5’8, 100 lbs, Blue hoody, black jeans.
# 3 Black male, Just described as a black male.
Last seen westbound on the footbridge at Fairgrounds Park.
Sources are reporting a head on collision in Boone County.
It happened around 3:30 pm today in front of the Boone County Fairgrounds.
Three vehicles are involved in the accident.
It is reported to be a head on collision.
Injuries were being reported. We been told there are multiple injuries.
The severity of the injuries we were told are believed to possibly be life threatening for one of the victims involved, but not yet confirmed.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Please avoid the area for awhile or expect delays
Note: Sounds like an emergency helicopter has been dispatched to the scene. Several sources are saying this is a very bad accident scene. Please avoid this area.
RS fan Jill Masek Hayes: “Silver neon and a Maroon Ford Edge and a White utility van. Van was bad, but the better of three. The other two… their needs to be some serious praying going on. They were in very bad shape.”
Around 2:40 AM the Rockford fire department were responding to a vehicle on fire on Rockford Eastside
On May 28th, 2018, shortly before 5:00p.m., members of the Rockford Police Housing Authority Unit were dispatched to Rockford Memorial Hospital in reference to a battery complaint. Upon arrival, officers met with a 24-year-old male victim, suffering from numerous injuries.
The victim reported that during the early afternoon hours, he was visiting friends at a residence in the 900 block of Acorn Street. This residence is located in the Fairgrounds Valley Housing Development. Several males arrived and began to argue with the victim. During the argument, the males began battering the victim. Some concerned citizens were able to intervene. The victim was eventually transported to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Officers from the Rockford Police Housing Authority Unit conducted a follow-up investigation. During the investigation 26-year-old Rockford resident, Kahyal Merrills, and his twin brother, Jamaal Merrills, were developed as suspects. Officers learned that Kahyal Merrills was on parole.
The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office was contacted. They authorized charges of Aggravated Battery and Mob Action against both Kahyal and Jamaal Merrills. Bond was set at $50,000. Warrants were subsequently issued.
On June 1, 2018 at 9:00a.m., Kahyal Merrills was located in the 900 block of Acorn Street. He was taken into custody at this time. He was transported to the Winnebago County Jail and lodged. Jamaal Merrills is still at-large. He is described as a black male, 5”9”, 140 pounds, black hair, and brown eyes.
This is an on-going investigation. No further information is available at this time. Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Jamaal Merrills is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at 815-966-2900 or CrimeStoppers at 815-963-7867.
The charges against the suspects are merely accusations. They are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law
