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Sources are reporting a possible kidnapping attempt on the East side. It happened near Buckbee and Seminary. A suspect beat the victim and attempted to force the victim into a vehicle. No other information at this time. Police are in the area with K-9’s. Still developing
Police are encrypted and have not released any information
Sources are reporting a victim was beaten during a robbery in Rockford around 8:30 pm on the East side.
It happened in the area of 23rd ave and 15th on the East side. Reports of the suspects beating the victim during the robbery.
No other information at this time.
Sources are reporting a few scenes in Rockford that has numerous officers on each scene.
The first one was in the 1500 block of 4th st. Approx. 9 officers are on scene. This was around 10:30 pm. Unknown what is currently ongoing.
UPDATE: We have been told it was a 10 year old boy that stole his grandmas vehicle. Police have yet to confirm this.
Another scene around the same time is near Douglas and Camlin. Several officers are on scene. Again, unknown what happened. Police have yet to release any information.
Third scene happened in the 1900 block of 4th st around 8:30 pm. Video below by Angela Marie Bailey Eklund. She said the police stopped her daughter thinking she was another individual and then tackled her 17 year old daughter because they thought her daughter was someone else. (Mis-identification) . 3 people were detained, 2 arrested.
Sources are reporting a scene at a local motel last night around 10:30 pm in the 7600 block of Colosseum in Rockford.
Sources said the local police got a tip on a wanted suspect that was staying at the motel.
Police conducted an investigation and found the wanted man.
Police arrested a man named Sam Giacalone.
He was booked in the jail around 12:30 am on several charges that include: Aggravated Battery, Domestic Battery, Violation of Bail Bond, violation of a no stalking order, etc… He is being held in the jail on a no bond.
Sources are reporting a violent home invasion in Rockford.
It happened a little after 2 am in the 200 block of Avon. That is very close to the RPD district 1 HQ.
3 Black male suspects committed a home invasion and assaulted a woman.
They are described as 3 black males, all wearing masks, all wearing dark hooded shirts. Last seen near the rear alleyway on foot.
RPD:
On Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at approximately 0242 hours Rockford Police Officers were dispatched to 200 S. Avon St. reference a Home Invasion. Victim advised they were at the residence when suspects kicked in the front door to the residence. Victim confronted the 3 suspects at the front door and a struggle ensued. Victim was able to flee from the residence. Suspects fled in an unknown direction from residence. Victim was transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Unknown if any property was taken. Suspects were described as unknown race males armed with handguns.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Rockford Police Department @ (815) 966-2900
Accident With Injuries, People Fighting At The Scene
It happened around 7:30 pm near Huffman and Burton.
Reports of an auto accident with injuries.
Initial reports are saying there are some people fighting at the scene.
No other information is available
Photos by RS source
Source said: “they were arguing not fighting. Guy in the gray mini van appeared to be under the influence(DUI). Black SUV was parked when was hit by the gray mini van. ”
Sources are reporting numerous emergency personnel working a scene on the East side.
It happened at the Burger King on 11th st.
Sources said 2 black males robbed the business.
RPD has yet to confirm this or release any info.
Sources were reporting a large fight last night in Rockford.
It happened last night at the Way-Lo station on W State st in Rockford.
The video shows many people fighting and vehicles ramming each other.
Unknown on injuries. Unknown on arrests.
RPD has yet to release any information on the incident.
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Several emergency personnel were working a scene at the Mcdonalds/Circle K at E State and Charles/Jefferson st around 1 am this morning.
Reports of at least 6 suspects were beating up on 1 victim.
Medical was needed for at least one person who was transported to a local ER. Unknown on the severity of the injuries.
No suspect information.
Sources are reporting a scene in Rockford.
It happened around 5:30 PM near Arthur and Shelly.
Reports of and accident and people fighting.
Multiple injuries are being reported.
Unknown on the severity of the injuries.
No other information.
