On May 27, 2018 at 10:50 a.m. a female victim came to the District One Police Headquarters. She reported her ex-boyfriend, Zachery Laster, had shot at her while she was in the 1100 block of Blake St, Rockford, IL. She said the shooting just happened and she drove to the police station to report it. She was not injured and nothing appeared to have been struck by bullets. Rockford Police Patrol officers and detectives investigated the incident.
The investigation was reviewed by the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office and the following charges were authorized:
ZACHERY LASTER B/M 28 years of age ROCKFORD RESIDENT
UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON NO F.O.I.D RECKLESS DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
The Rockford Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Investigations Bureau (779-500-6551) or Crime Stoppers (815-963-7867).
The charges against the suspect are merely accusations and not evidence of his guilt. As with defendants in all criminal cases he is considered innocent unless proven guilty in court.
RS Fan Louveanger Dishman “Why the neighbors didn’t hear any shots why the police didn’t come that morning she need to move around and just accept he don’t want her why lie and play with somebody lively hood just bitter, did she tell she threw his clothes in the middle of the street and then went to the police station.
It’s a shame somebody can say you did something to them and you got a warrant without proof”
Over the last several weeks, Rockford Police SCOPE officers have been receiving complaints from concerned citizens regarding the sale of narcotics occurring in the 2000 block of South Fourth Street. As a result of these complaints, Rockford SCOPE officers conducted an investigation.
On May 25th, 2018, shortly after 7 pm, Rockford SCOPE officers were on patrol in the 2000 block of South Fourth Street when they stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. They identified the driver as 58-year-old Rockford resident, Rickey Pulliam. Investigation revealed that Pulliam was in possession of a quantity of crack cocaine and cash. He was taken into custody.
The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office was contacted. They authorized charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine 10-30 grams and Failure to Signal. Pulliam was transported to the Winnebago County Jail and lodged. A photo is attached. This is an on-going investigation. No further information is available at this time.
The charges against Pulliam are merely accusations. He is considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
We want to say thank you to our mutual aid partners who filled our stations and helped fight the fire at Beloit Box Board. Our media release has more information below:
A three-alarm fire was extinguished around 1 a.m. Tuesday after crews from southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois battled a fire that was reported around 10 p.m. Monday at Beloit Box Board, 801 Second St.
One employee was in the building at the time; that employee safely evacuated without injury. There were no injuries reported to any civilian or firefighter.
Flames were visible from the roof of the building upon City of Beloit Fire Department arrival. Due to the space constraints in the building, equipment in the building, and the level of the fire, a three-alarm response was needed to safely extinguish the fire.
Thirty-three units from other area departments responded to the three-alarm fire in addition to crews from the City of Beloit Fire Department. Five additional units responded to back-fill City of Beloit fire stations. The City of Beloit Fire Department wants to thank the following departments for responding: Town of Beloit, South Beloit, Janesville, Town of Turtle, North Park, Harlem Roscoe, Rockton, Edgerton, Milton, Cherry Valley, Loves Park, Boone County District 2, Boone County District 3, Delavan, Elkhorn, Clinton, Sharon, Monroe, Rockford, Capron, Pecatonica, Belvidere, and Win Bur Sew.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A damage estimate is unavailable at this time.
Around 10 pm tonight several area fire departments were responding to a commercial structure fire.
A MABAS to the 3rd alarm was toned out for a fire in the 800 block of 2nd st in Beloit.
That is at Beloit Box Board at 801 2nd st
There was a confirmed fire in the roof area of the business.
A little after 1 pm today several sources were reporting a bad accident in Boone County.
There was an auto accident in the area of Hunter rd and 76 in Boone County. Injuries were being reported. The severity of the injuries were believed to be non life threatening. There were two vehicles involved in the accident.
Update from RS fan Steven Parson: Approx 16 year old male. According to people in the crowd he was revived and sent to the hospital in ambulance grandmother had a heart attack so she left in another ambulance
A MABAS (Mutual Aid) was toned out for local fire departments to assist with the search.
Details are minimal right now.
Several sources are reporting a person drowning at Lake Louise, near Byron.
Several emergency personnel are on scene.
They were able to recover the victim. Unknown if the emergency personnel were able to revive the victim or not.
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2018 occurs on Monday, May 28. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades.
HISTORY OF MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars.
For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees; the change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.
MEMORIAL DAY TRADITIONS Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Americans also observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials. On a less somber note, many people take weekend trips or throw parties and barbecues on the holiday, perhaps because it unofficially marks the beginning of summer.
On 5/27/18 at around 11:50 P.M. Rockford Police Officers responded to the 300 block of N. Henrietta Ave in reference to a home invasion. Two suspects, both armed with handguns entered the home and demanded money from the residents. One of the suspects struck one of the residents in the head with a handgun. The victim then gave the suspects his wallet which contained an undisclosed amount of money. The suspects then left the scene on foot.
The victim suffered a minor injury.
Suspects were described as two black males in their mid 20’s. Both around 6’0″ and 170lbs. One wore a black hoody and the other a gray hoody.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Rockford Police Department.
Update: Sources are reporting the police chase originated near the Mcdonalds/Walmart on Northridge around 10:38 pm. The alleged vehicle fled from police. There was an auto accident at State and Alpine, which is believed to be related to the chase. That happened around 10:51 pm. RPD confirmed an accident at this location around this time. Then there was an accident near Broadway and 9th (RPD confirmed this accident as well) that is believed to be related to the incident. And also an accident at Broadway and 7th. Sources said the alleged suspect vehicle was Blue in color, possibly an Impala.
RPD has yet to release any information on this. RPD did confirm the accidents, but would not say if it was related to the police chase. When RPD releases information, we will update this.
Details are minimal right now.
There is an auto accident with injuries in Rockford.
It happened in the area of Broadway and 7th st around 11 pm.
We been told by sources this was a police chase, that resulted in the auto accident.
We can not yet confirm this. We can confirm there is an accident with injuries near this intersection and that several police officers are on the scene and have the area blocked off. So please avoid the area for awhile.
Several sources told us about a fight last night that involved an off duty police officer.
It happened at Neighbors Bar and Grill at 7745 Forest Hills around 11:15 Saturday night.
We can confirm there was a battery call at Neighbors around 11:15 pm.
Sources said the off duty officer allegedly beat up a person. Then fled the scene before the on duty police officers arrived on scene. The victim was beaten up so bad, medical had to be dispatched to the scene according to witnesses.
The band member from Power Trip who was playing at Neighbors Bar and Grill posted this on social media
UPDATE: Sources are reporting that the following arrests may have been involved in this incident. The following three people were arrested earlier today for aggravated battery to a peace officer. Sources say that it is related to this incident. But we can not yet confirm this.
Details are minimal.
Around 11:47 am this morning, emergency personnel were dispatched for an aggravated battery in Rockford.
Thank you to everyone from the community who assisted!
-Sgt. Linder
BPD needs your help to locate 10 year old Maysa Jackson. She left from the 1200 block of Copeland approximately 30 mins ago. She is wearing a grey and black striped dress and was last seen near Wisconsin and Copeland. Her hair is pulled back in a ponytail. If you see her please call 911.
