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Rockford Scanner™: Suspect Acts Like A Local Police Officer, Then Robs A Woman



Sources are reporting a suspect acted like a local police officer,then robbed a woman.  It happened in the 500 block of N Winnebago around 11:30 pm

A suspect acted like he was a Freeport police officer and rang the doorbell of a residence in the 500 block of N Winnebago. A woman approx. 60 years old answered the door.

The suspect pointed a flashlight in her face and held a gun to her.  The suspect who was acting like a police officer and 2 other suspects with him, robbed her.

Suspect is a black male, 5’10 ,wearing a ski mask and a black jacket or black hooded sweatshirt. No description on the other 2 suspects.







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Witness An Accident Yesterday?



 

A source is looking for any witnesses that may have saw the an auto accident at Rockton ave and Custer yesterday around 2:45pm.

If you may have witnessed this accident, 

  Email Nwells74@comcast.net

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Robbery Near S. Beloit/Rockton, Medical Needed



 

Sources are reporting numerous emergency personnel in the 1700 block of Shirland.  

Sources have told us there was a robbery near this location and at least one person needs medical attention. 

No other details at this time 

As you know the local police are encrypted, and have not released any information yet. 

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Pedestrian Hit By A Vehicle in Rockford



 

Sources are reporting a scene on the East side. 

It happened around 8:15 pm tonight near E State and 2nd.

A male pedestrian was hit by a vehicle near this location.

Injuries were being reported. Unknown on the severity of the injuries.

Unknown if the vehicle stayed on scene or fled.

Still developing

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Garbage Truck Stuck Under A Rockford Viaduct





Video by Admin Will
Sources are reporting a scene on the East side. 

Reports of a garbage truck that is owned by Advanced Disposal, is stuck under the viaduct at Broadway and 15th. 

It is unknown on injuries.

Unknown how the garbage truck become stuck.

Traffic is being diverted. 

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Rockford Scanner™: House Fire in Rockford, Dog Trapped Inside



RFD

Around 1:30 pm today several sources were reporting a house fire in the 600 block of Lincoln. 

There are flames and smoke showing.

A dog is trapped on the inside of the house on the A side.

Still developing. 

Update: Rockford Fire Department said the Structure Fire is at  606 Lincoln Avenue. Fire is now under control. 4 dogs were rescued.

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Rockford Scanner™: Serious Accident in Rockford, Avoid The Area



UPDATE: Sources said  the vehicle allegedly hit another vehicle in the Mcdonalds parking lot, then fled the scene. While fleeing they crashed into a pole and the person was ejected from the vehicle. The person appeared to be a white female approx her mid 30’s was laying in the roadway approx. 15 feet from the vehicle not moving.  And another person inside the vehicle  (a male) was thrown into the backseat of the vehicle and was screaming for help.  Video by a source LayLow Fuentes. Viewer discretion is advised

 

Sources are reporting a very serious accident in Rockford. It happened around 5 am near S Main and 15th ave. 

Reports of a serious accident near this location.  Injuries were being reported. Possible life threatening injuries.

RPD has told the citizens to avoid the area for awhile.  They have the area blocked off while investigating.

This is still developing, check back later for possible updates. 

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Sources Reporting A Home Invasion in Rockford



 

Sources are reporting a scene in the 1000 block of Kishwaukee. It happened around 2 am.  

Sources said this was a home invasion call.

RPD said in their call log as an Other Disorderly Conduct
(Which in the past the police have labeled violent crimes under this code in their call logs in the past. )

RPD has not released any information on this.

Video below by RS source

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Bus Accident in Rockford, Multiple Injuries



 

Sources are reporting a a city bus has been involved in an accident and several injuries were being reported.

It happened around 2:30 pm near Rockton and Whitman.

Reports of multiple injuries. At least 3 victims are reporting injuries.  It is not yet known on the severity of the injuries at this time. This is still developing.

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Suspect Crashes After Shooting A Man And Carjacking His Vehicle



Sources are reporting a scene on Douglas in Rockford. 

Sources said it is related to the shooting and carjacking on Rockton ave.
Details on the shooting and carjacking at http://rockfordscanner.com/2019/09/30/rockford-scanner-another-shooting-in-rockford-still-developing/

Sources said police chased the suspect until it crashed on Douglas. It crashed into 2 parked vehicles.  The suspects got away from police. They are currently roaming the streets of Rockford still.

RPD has not provided any suspect information.

RPD has not confirmed the chase, only saying they responded to an accident on Douglas, per their release below.