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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
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
Around 10 am several emergency personnel were responding to a body found in Rockford.
Continue reading “Rockford Scanner™: BREAKING NEWS: Body Found Near The Airport”
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:
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.
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
Three accidents this morning around 6-7 am
Around 1:45 am this morning, several emergency personnel were responding to a shooting victim call in Rockford.
Continue reading “Rockford Scanner™: One Person Shot in Rockford, Police Searching For The Suspect”
“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.”
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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.
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.
RockfordFire 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
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
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
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
Around midnight, several emergency personnel were responding to a rollover accident with injuries, and extrication is being requested.
Continue reading “Rockford Scanner™: Rollover Accident With Injuries, Extrication Requested”
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.
Several sources were reporting a lot of police working a scene at the Walmart on Walton in Rockford.
Continue reading “Rockford Scanner™: Sources Reporting A Scene At Walmart”
Sources reporting a home invasion in Rockford.
Continue reading “Rockford Scanner™: Another Home Invasion In Rockford, RPD Investigating”
Sources reporting a shooting victim in Rockford.
Continue reading “Rockford Scanner™: Shooting Victim in Rockford”
Around 4:40 pm today several emergency personnel were responding to a water rescue in the Rock River.
Continue reading “Rockford Scanner™: Child In The Rock River, Several Emergency Personnel En Route”
