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Rockford Scanner™: Two More Accidents With Injuries in Rockford


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Two More Accidents With Injuries in Rockford

  • June Reaves is reporting there is numerous police that are working a scene near Broadway and Woodruff (Viaduct area)   Reports are saying there is an auto accident with injuries near this location. We got reports they may have been a police chase just prior to the accident, but not confirmed. June is reporting police have the area blocked off, you want to avoid the area.
  • Alpine and Harrison, a vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Injuries reported.

 

 




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Rockford Scanner™: Man Arrested For Agg. Criminal Sexual Abuse Against Two Minors


On 7/5/18 at 10:30 am, Ogle County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested Brent T. Bauer, age 49 of Oregon, for two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, Class 2 felonies.

The arrest stems from an investigation that began in June in which Bauer is alleged to have had sexual contact with two minors in rural Forreston.

Bauer appeared in court on 7/6/18 and he was given a $3,000 recognizance bond.






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Rockford Scanner™: Police Chase Ends Up In A Serious Accident in Rockford


 

 

 

Sources were reporting a police chase that ended up in a serious accident in Rockford.

It happened last night around midnight in the area of 9th st and 6th ave. 

Unconfirmed reports said a vehicle was fleeing from police when it crashed near this intersection. A vehicle hit a pole and a house.

The driver fled the scene, while the passenger was seriously injured.

Sounds like the chase may have originated near 9th and Wills

No suspect information, due to the encryption. 

 

 






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Rockford Scanner™: Very Serious Accident, Several People Injured & Extrication Needed


 

 

 

Several sources were reporting a very serious accident this afternoon. 

It happened around 1:20 pm near Hammertime, 

near Business 20 and Andersen.  

Several people were reported to be injured and several ambulances were dispatched to the scene. 

Extrication crew was also requested to cut at least one person out of the vehicle. 

The cause of the accident is under investigation

 

 






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Rockford Scanner™: Male On The Ground Near Dam, Possible Dead


 

 

 

Around 5 am this morning, a source was reporting a body at the Fordham Dam in downtown Rockford. 

The male victim was near the entrance to the dam on the west side of the river. 

The male was laying on the ground. The source said it appeared the man was deceased. 

Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene. 

Still developing

 

 

 

 

 






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Rockford Scanner™: Two Events This Morning, Be Careful Driving


 

 

 

 Good morning everyone.  I wanted to remind everyone there are two events this morning that involves several people walking and running. 

The first event is the Pink Heals Winnebago 3rd Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk. That is being held at Martin Park at 8am.  http://www.pinkhealswinnebago.org/

 

The other is a road race that is starting at 9 am 
Paws for a Cause 5K Race. It is a 5k road race.  Which means there will probably be a lot of people on or near the roads nearby. It starts at Sportscore One on Elmwood at 9am.  I was unable to find a map of their route.  

You can find out more info at https://www.rockfordroadrunners.org

 

If you are traveling in these areas this morning, please be very careful. 

If you are participating in these events, please dress appropriately and drink lots of water. And have fun! 

 

 






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Rockford Scanner™: Possible Fatality in Rockford


 

Update from the Winnebago County Coroners Office: 

At 4:40 pm on 6-29-2018, the Coroner’s Office was contacted and informed of a traffic collision at the 4300 block of Owen Center Rd in Rockford. Upon our arrival were informed that this had been a two vehicle collision. The driver from one of the vehicles was transported to a local hospital. Two people from the other vehicle were pronounced dead on the scene.

Victim: Mr. Paul Conrad ( driver ) of Rockford, Il
Age: 66
Victim: Mrs. Sheryl Andreasen ( front seat passenger ) of Rockford, IL
Age: 62
Pronounced dead: 6-29-2018 / 5:16 pm

The death is under investigation by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department.
An autopsy is pending by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office.
Toxicology tests will be available in approximately three weeks.

 

Due to encryption, details are very limited.  Northwest Fire Department is requesting mutual aid from Harlem Roscoe Department for a fatality at Riverside and Central Ave.  We are not sure at this time if that is due to a car accident or something else.  Please check back for more details.  Also avoid the area at this time. 

 






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Rockford Scanner™: Woman Walking, Suspects Pull Up And Viciously Beat The Woman Up Then Flee



 

 

 

Just before 2:30 am this morning a woman was walking in Rockford.

She was walking in the area of Main and Springfield.

A vehicle approached her and the suspects got out and viciously beat her up.

The woman is reported to have been beaten up pretty bad.

She is injured and needs medical attention. 

No suspect information, due to the encryption. 

 

 

 


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Rockford Scanner™: STABBING: At Least One Person Has Been Stabbed in Rockford, Still Developing



 

 

Details are minimal right now, due to the encryption. 

Around 7:40 pm tonight several emergency personnel were responding to a stabbing in Rockford. 

At least one person was stabbed near 515 Hill st, in the East side. 

Unknown on the severity of the injuries. 

No suspect information, due to the encryption. 

Still developing. 

 

 


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Rockford Scanner™: Sources Reporting An Armored Vehicle Robbed, Suspects Flee



 

 

 

Sources are reporting an armored vehicle was robbed earlier today. 

It happened near the mall at 1470 South Peace Road in Sycamore around 9:45am. 

Details are minimal. Two males wearing all dark clothing and ski masks and gloves have robbed an armored truck. While a third suspect was the get-a-way driver. 

The suspects then fled in a Silver Ford Edge with no license plates. 

Sources reporting almost a half million dollars was stolen from the truck. 

Still developing