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Rockford Scanner™: Suspects Break Into A Church, Vandalize Church & Steal Items

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On Sunday 10-21-18 the Rochelle Police Department responded to the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1100 Calvin Road, reference a burglary.

Upon arrival officers located the point of entry, and several areas of damage within the building. The offenders stole an I-pad from an office area.

The Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit processed the scene for trace evidence.

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call the Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers at 1-888-228-4488. Rewards of up to $1000.00 are paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offenders.

 

 





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Rockford Scanner™: Accident With Injuries in Loves Park

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Just before 6 pm tonight, several emergency personnel were responding to an accident with injuries in Loves Park.

It happened at Perryville and Mulford. Yes, they do intersect.

Multiple vehicles are reported to be involved.

Unknown on the severity of the injuries.

Traffic is backed up, avoid the area

Unknown if it is related, but theres also reports of another accident scene near Riverside and Mulford as well

 





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Rockford Scanner™: Several Officers Working A Scene On The East Side

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This  after noon several police officers were working a scene near Kishwaukee and Broadway.  At the time of writing this, it is not yet know exactly what happened (Due to the encryption)  All we can confirm is several officers working a scene near this location.

We have been told it appeared to be a drug bust, stolen vehicle recovery, shooting suspect, etc… As you can see, noone knows yet.

We will post updates as they become available

 

 





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Rockford Scanner™: “Medical Assists” on the Rise, Violent Crime Calls In Rockford And Winnebago County

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In the past, police labeled shootings, robberies, stabbings, kidnappings, deaths, as “In Progress Person”

In the past, police have labeled shooting victims, deaths, home invasions as “Medical Assists”

Police call logs, As of 11 pm Sunday night





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Rockford Scanner™: Police Working 2 Scenes, Possible Dangerous Situations

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UNKNOWN DUE TO THE POLICE ENCRYPTION

Update from RPD: On Sunday 10/21/2018 at 7:33 pm Rockford Police Officers responded to the 1800 block of Charles St. reference an armed robbery to a citizen. Two adult victims advised they had just parked their vehicle and were getting out when they were approached by the suspect. The suspect pointed a handgun at them and demanded money. The suspect fled north bound on foot. No injuries were reported. Suspect: Black male, 20’s, 6′ 2″, 165 lbs, white stocking cap, black hoodie, black pants. This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at (815) 966-2900 or Rockford Area Crimestoppers at (815) 963-7867.

A couple other robberies in the area:

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ARMED ROBBERY TO CITIZEN

  • Date: 10/19/2018 9:16 pm
  • Location: 200 12TH ST.

On Friday, 10/19/18 at 9:16 pm Officers from the Rockford Police Department responded to an armed robbery to a citizen near 200 12th St..  Victims advised they were walking to their vehicle when they were approached by the suspect.  The suspect pointed a handgun at them and demanded money.  The suspect fled on foot.  No injuries were reported.

Suspect: Black male, 20’s, 5′ 8″, 150 lbs, black hoodie, blue jeans.

This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at (815) 966-2900 or Rockford Area Crimestoppers at (815) 963-7867.

 

ARMED ROBBERY TO CITIZEN

  • Date: 10/19/2018 8:21 pm
  • Location: 100 SUMMIT ST.

On Friday, 10/19/18 at 8:21 pm Officers from the Rockford Police Department responded to an armed robbery to a citizen near 100 Summit St.  Victim advised he was walking to his vehicle when he was approached by the suspect.  The suspect pointed a handgun at him and demanded money.  The suspect fled on foot.  No injuries were reported.

Suspect: Black male, 20’s, 5′ 7″, thin build, black hoodie, white pants.

This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at (815) 966-2900 or Rockford Area Crimestoppers at (815) 963-7867.

Sources reporting numerous police working 2 different scenes.

Considering how many officers are at both scenes, it sounds like both these scenes might be a very dangerous situation. So please avoid these areas

#1 Charles st near 18th down to the East High School

#2 600 block of Althea  in Machesney park

Email us if you know information

 

 





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Rockford Scanner™: Three Bad Accidents This Morning in Rockford

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Three accidents this morning around 6-7 am

  • On the bypass just west of Alpine in the westbound lanes, a rollover accident with injuries. The vehicle is on its roof. Two ambulances have been dispatched.
  • In the 800 block of Broadway, a vehicle crashed into a pole. The occupants fled the vehicle.  The pole was laying on the ground and wires are all over. They have shut down Broadway.
  • On the bypass near Harrison ave.  Unknown on injuries.

 





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Rockford Scanner™: One Person Shot in Rockford, Police Searching For The Suspect

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Around 1:45 am this morning, several emergency personnel were responding to a shooting victim call in Rockford.

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Rockford Scanner™: RS Fan Finds Cat, Is It Yours?

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“The Grey Ghost found us Thursday Oct 18 at noon. Came back at 5:30 for supper. And returned Friday for both meals again. Very hungry. Very loving friendly and talkative. Please help us find the owners. Obviously a house cat. Follows the treat jar treat jar and here kitty.
Near Sinnissippi Park and Scandinavian Cemetary on N Prospect.”

Contact: md2thrive7@gmail.com





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Rockford Scanner™: Source Reporting Disorderly Kids Throwing Eggs

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Source reporting the following:
” There kids throwing eggs to the houses, I was with family and we heard some hard noises at my backyard windows and there was 4 or 5 eggs on my windows it was around 7:30 pm. It happened near Alpine and Harrison”

No other information was provided

 





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Rockford Scanner™: Armed Robbery Spree in Rockford, Police Asking The Public In Help Locating The Suspects

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ARMED ROBBERY TO CITIZEN
Date: 10/19/2018 9:16 pm
Location: 200 12TH ST.
On Friday, 10/19/18 at 9:16 pm Officers from the Rockford Police Department responded to an armed robbery to a citizen near 200 12th St.. Victims advised they were walking to their vehicle when they were approached by the suspect. The suspect pointed a handgun at them and demanded money. The suspect fled on foot. No injuries were reported.

Suspect: Black male, 20’s, 5′ 8″, 150 lbs, black hoodie, blue jeans.

This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at (815) 966-2900 or Rockford Area Crimestoppers at (815) 963-7867.

ARMED ROBBERY TO CITIZEN
Date: 10/19/2018 8:21 pm
Location: 100 SUMMIT ST.
On Friday, 10/19/18 at 8:21 pm Officers from the Rockford Police Department responded to an armed robbery to a citizen near 100 Summit St. Victim advised he was walking to his vehicle when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect pointed a handgun at him and demanded money. The suspect fled on foot. No injuries were reported.

Suspect: Black male, 20’s, 5′ 7″, thin build, black hoodie, white pants.

This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at (815) 966-2900 or Rockford Area Crimestoppers at (815) 963-7867.

ARMED ROBBERY TO A CITIZEN

  • Date: 10/18/2018 5:34 pm
  • Location: 9th St. and Reed Ave.

On Thursday 10/18/18 at 5:34 pm Officers from the Rockford Police Department responded to an armed robbery to a citizen near the intersection of 9th St. and Reed Ave.  The victim advised he was walking near the intersection when he was approached by a dark colored pick up truck.  One of the occupants of the pick up truck pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded money.  The suspect then fled in the pick up truck.  The victim reported no injuries.

Suspect vehicle: dark colored pick up truck

Suspect: White male, 30 years of age, 5′ 7″, 200 lbs, black t-shirt, light colored jeans, black face mask armed with a black handgun.

This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department at (815) 966-2900 or Rockford Area Crimestoppers at (815) 963-7867.





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Rockford Scanner™: Multiple Injuries At A Scene, Still Developing

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is on scene at 200 Hemlock Lane. Four people have been transported to local hospitals with non life threatening injuries. People were in a bouncy house that was rolled over by the wind and eventually causing it to strike power lines and a utility pole

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Several people injured at Rockford Christian after  a pole came down and injured some people including some children. (Update)

Reports of at least 4 victims, and 4 ambulances have been dispatched.

Also Comed has been dispatched to the scene.

Not yet known exactly what happened. All we know is there is at least 4 victims, several ambulances en route and Comed also en route.

If you know what happened, contact us

UPDATE FROM A FAN: That Rockford Christian story is four kids that were in a bouncy house and the pole fell and swung around through the bouncy house and I guess the kids went flying. One is alright but there are two that are pretty bad. All got injured

 





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Several Wires Down, Transformers Blown, Branches Down Due To Weather Conditions. Comed Is Backed Up

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Local emergency personnel and Comed are pretty busy this afternoon dealing with weather related calls.  As the winds gusts up around 45 mph, tree branches are falling down and transformers are blowing up and wires are coming down.

There are numerous calls all over the area.

Lexington, Robey, N Main, Grand ave,Bell School,N Horsman,  Riverside, Grendale, 15th st, 7th ave.  These are just a few of many places around town experiencing weather related calls.

Comed said they are backed up and restore times might be delayed

 





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Rockford Scanner™: NWS Chicago has received reports of light rain, light snow and graupel falling

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NWS Chicago has received reports of light rain, light snow and graupel falling in the counties near the Wisconsin border this activity will move south to cover most of the area through mid afternoon. IL Road Conditions: Call 1-800-452-4368 or go to https://gettingaroundillinois.com/WinterConditions/ IN Road Conditions: Call 1-800-261-7623 or go to http://indot.carsprogram.orgLive Radar (PC): http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php… Mobile Weather Including Radar: mobile.weather.gov

 





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Rockford Scanner™: Another Armed Robbery in Rockford, RPD Investigating

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Sources reporting another armed robbery just happened in Rockford.

The armed robbery happened in the area of the 200 block of 12th st

Suspect is described as a black male with a black hoodie, bleach stained blue Jean’s , red shoes and a  gun

 

 





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Rockford Scanner™: Suspect Robs A Victim on The East Side, Get Away. RPD Investigating


On Thursday 10/18/18 at 5:34 pm Officers from the Rockford Police Department responded to an armed robbery to a citizen near the intersection of 9th St. and Reed Ave.

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