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Battery Victim in Rockford
Around midnight several emergency personnel were on scene of a battery victim call.
It happened on Park near Horace a little after midnight.
RPD call log shows it as an “In Progress Property: Home Invasion/Burglary”
Unknown on any other information.
No suspect information.
A Rockford bank was robbed Wednesday around 11:40 am.
A suspect robbed the Chase Bank at N Main and W Riverside.
3699 N Main.
Suspect is described as a black male, approx. 6 foot, wearing a black knit hat, dark hooded sweatshirt, dark jeans, a white surgical mask, white shoes and black gloves. Approx. 25 to 35 years old. Armed with a gun.
No injuries were reported.
Police are offering a $1K reward for information.
From our friends at Beloit Scanner:
Around 1:20 am (Wednesday Morning/Tuesday Overnight) there was an armed robbery in the 1500 block of Portland in Beloit.
The victim was in their front yard when a Red vehicle pulled up and the suspects got out and pointed a gun to the victims head. The suspects then robbed the victim, then fled the scene on Portland headed towards Grant.
Around 10:30 pm tonight, sources are reporting an accident. It is alleged the people in the vehicle were fleeing from police just prior to crashing into a building near 7th st and 23rd ave.
At least two ambulances were on scene. It is unknown on the severity of the injuries. No other information at this time.
Rockford police were doing a standoff with a suspect on the East side. It started around 5 pm near 13th ave and 12th st.
Several officers were setup around a residence. Some officers had their rifles out. Around 6 pm the suspect came out of the residence and RPD took him into custody. At the time of writing this, it is not yet known what the suspect was wanted for. No other information at this time.
Sources are reporting a bad accident on the west side.
It happened near Springfield and W State st just before 11 pm.
Multiple injuries are being reported, at least 2 ambulances are on scene.
It is unknown if it is related to this ~ http://rockfordscanner.com/2019/07/03/rockford-scanner-multiple-police-from-several-agencies-working-a-scene/
Unconfirmed: We have been told an emergency vehicle is possibly involved.
Sources are reporting a scene on the west side.
Several police officers from multiple police agencies have a perimeter set up in the area of Auburn and Springfield.
We have been told there was a chase with a white vehicle, that ended up near this location. Sounds like the vehicle may have crashed into a nearby cornfield. The suspects then fled from the scene on foot and police have setup a perimeter.
If you live in the area, or are in the area. Stay inside, just in case they have a police k-9 assisting. No other information is available.
Lindsay Marie Mailand “We have dogs an helicopter looking”
Sources are reporting a death investigation in Rockford.
It happened shortly before 11 PM and the 3500 block of Teal Lane. That is located near West Riverside and Rockton.
Sources are reporting there is a dead body near this location and several police officers, and emergency personnel are on scene. The cause of the death is under investigation. Sources said the death may possibly be suspicious in nature. But as you know, nothing is confirmed at this time. Rockford Police Department has yet to release any information.
Update: After we posted this a source contacted us and said that it is an elderly woman victim.
Also, shortly after we posted this there was another death investigation on island ave in Rockford. No details on this scene at the time of writing this.
Beloit PD: We are seeking the whereabouts of Jebb B. Sparks Sr., 25, of Beloit, who is a suspect in a substantial battery incident that was reported today in the 1400 block of Madison Road.
Jebb is white, 6 feet tall, 140 pounds, with long, light brown hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen with his mother, Gina L. Sparks, who is white, 5’6”, 125 pounds, with green eyes and red hair. Jebb also is believed to have his 7-month-old child with him.
Jebb was last seen driving a black, four-door Mazda 6 with Wisconsin plate number AEL1029; the car only has back plates. The vehicle has damage on the driver’s door and a window is broken out and may be covered in plastic. The triangle windows on both sides of the rear of the vehicle are also broken.
If you know where Jebb B. Sparks or Gina L. Sparks are located, please contact us at 608-757-2244
Woman falls out of a vehicle and is injured.
It happened around 7:40 pm tonight in the 1300 block of Halsted. Initial reports are saying a female has fallen out of a vehicle and has head injuries. The cause of her falling out of the vehicle, is under investigation.
