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Sources are reporting a fire in Loves Park.
It happened around 6:30 am this morning in the 500 block of Lawn.
A porch is on fire. The flames are approx 5 feet from the structure.
LPFD arrived on scene quickly and was able to get the situation under control.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Sources are reporting a home invasion in Machesney Park.
It happened just after midnight last night in the 8500 block of Colchester Drive.
Sources are reporting numerous emergency personnel were on scene. Unconfirmed reports of injuries. Suspects fled in a pickup truck that possibly hit a deer while fleeing and has front end damage. No other information at this time.
Winnebago County police rarely ever release any information since encrypting. So do not expect any updates on this. Sorry.
Sources are reporting a shooting incident in Rockford. It happened around 1 am near Delaware in Rockford.
Source said their vehicle was struck by gunfire.
No reports of injuries.
Suspects fled in a SUV from the scene.
Sources are reporting an accident in Rockford.
A driver in a truck has crashed and taken out a utility pole near Sandy Hollow.
Reports of the driver has fled the scene, but as you know the local police are encrypted so that is not confirmed. Unknown on injuries.
Video from Ben Norrod as the tornado was just north of Dayton, Ohio.
Original: https://t.co/GLu7TQcJL1 pic.twitter.com/wlzrHBPcHN
— Dakota Smith (@weatherdak) May 28, 2019
A large catastrophic tornado has hit the Dayton, OH area a little bit ago.
Numerous house are reported to have been wiped off their foundations. Debris is all over the area. They are using snow plows to clear debris.
House have collapsed. People are trapped. And numerous injuries were being reported. It is unknown on the severity of the injuries.
Listen to it live https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/160
BREAKING: Video shows damage in Dayton, Ohio after a “historic” tornado hit the metro area – a second tornado is expected to hit soon. pic.twitter.com/iyoNx70rxv
— Breaking News Global (@BreakingNAlerts) May 28, 2019
Earlier from Dayton. pic.twitter.com/QztZJs5Ju8
— PRC IV (@pc4s3) May 28, 2019
Radar loop of massive debris ball whirling just north of downtown #Dayton, Ohio.
This is debris lofted by the tornado that the radar mistakes as hail/heavy precipitation. It's that blob at the tip of the hook. A heart-sinking signature. pic.twitter.com/a1nU8yurHo
— Harry.Charalambopoulos (@SouvlakiForYou) May 28, 2019
On Monday, May 27th, 2019 at 10:33 pm Rockford Police Officers were dispatched to 400 Stanley St. to meet with a pizza delivery driver who was just robbed.
The victim advised as he was delivering a pizza 3-5 black males robbed him at gunpoint. Officers arrived in the area quickly and located the suspects near Green St. and Stanley St. The suspects fled on foot.
3 juvenile suspects were apprehended after a foot chase. 4 BB guns were discarded and located in the area of the suspects’ flight. The victim sustained minor injuries and did not seek medical attention.
The Winnebago State’s Attorney’s Office was consulted and authorized the charges of Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Battery, and Resisting a Police Officer for each of the juveniles.
All of the juveniles were lodged in the Winnebago County Detention Center. The charges against the suspects are merely accusations. They are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
There is no further description on any outstanding other suspects.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department, or CrimeStoppers at 815 963 STOP (7867)
Delivery Driver Robbed at Gunpoint in Rockford.
A delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint at Green and Stanley in Rockford.
5 black males in their teens robbed a delivery driver. They were armed with a gun (possibly a bb gun) they fled on foot.
Police have a large perimeter setup searching for the suspects.
Still developing.
RS Source sent us the following video
Sources are reporting a bad accident in Rockford.
It happened around 10 PM in the area of Montague and Meridian.
Several injuries are being reported. It is not yet known on the severity of the injuries. At least two ambulances are reported to be on scene. Several emergency personnel are at the scene and have the area blocked off in are diverting traffic. Please avoid the area or expect delays. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Sources are reporting a possible structure fire
It happened just before 10 pm in the 5700 block of Forest Hills rd.
Reports of smoke coming from the back of the building.
Several emergency personnel are en route. Still developing.
UPDATE: Situation under control, possible food on the stove.
Sources are reporting 9 police squad cars at a scene on the East side, around 1:30 pm today.
It is the 2nd house south of Grant Park blvd and Brooke.
Police are currently at a standoff. A wanted suspect is held up in the garage area of the residence.
Numerous police officers are on scene.
Negotiations are currently ongoing.
This is still developing, avoid the area.
Sources are reporting a house fire near Roscoe/Rockton.
It happened around 2 pm in the 700 block of Bayfield.
Reports of a house on fire near this location.
Several emergency personnel are en route.
Still developing.
