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Crime Stoppers
Loves Park woman wanted after McHenry Co. crash
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
No injuries were reported, but three vehicles and another residence were damaged in the crash.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man arrested in Belvidere storage unit burglary
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:37 AM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
Numerous items were reported stolen from several storage units.
Crime Stoppers
Sterling man charged with possession of images of child sex abuse
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:58 AM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
Illinois State Police are investigating the child pornography case after a tip from Twitter led them to Sterling, Ill.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man gets 55+ years in 2019 murder case
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:04 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
The sentencing comes five months after the man was found guilty of shooting Joseph Hernandez in the back.
Crime Stoppers
2022 Rockford murder suspect found in Florida
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:50 PM CDT
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By
WIFR Newsroom
The shooting victim was just 19 years old.
Crime Stoppers
Winnebago Co. deputy recovering after BB gun shooting
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:01 AM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
The deputy who was hit was treated at a nearby hospital for a head wound.
Crime Stoppers
Arrests made in thefts from UPS drop boxes in Ogle County
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:03 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
Investigators say other jurisdictions may have more charges pending for both men taken into custody.
Crime Stoppers
4 men wanted in $200K Pecatonica farm equipment theft
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:02 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
Authorities say since the investigation, several of the stolen items have been recovered.
Crime Stoppers
Two arrested in string of Poplar Grove car burglaries
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 2:03 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The teens were arrested Thursday and face felony burglary charges.
Crime Stoppers
Man faces murder charges in Rockford cold case
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:09 AM CST
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By
Jim Hagerty
A man is charged in the cold case murder of a 35-year-old Rockford pre-school teacher.
7 Day Forecast
Crime Stoppers
Lee County woman arrested after alleged screwdriver stabbing
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:48 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Deputies claim the woman tried to batter law enforcement during the arrest.
Crime Stoppers
Ashton man charged with possession of images of child sex abuse
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:10 AM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
According to court records, the images depicted a victim younger than 13 years old.
Crime Stoppers
Auburn High School student arrested after weapon found at school
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:48 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The weapon recovery is the second this week at the Rockford high school.
Crime Stoppers
Second person arrested in shooting at Onyx Bar & Grill
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
A second person is in custody in connection with the Feb. 26 shooting at a local bar.
Crime Stoppers
Alleged Pinnon’s shooter appears in court
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:57 AM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
William Jones was arrested January 13 in Alabama for a shooting outside Pinnon’s meat market in Rockford.
Crime Stoppers
Deputies: Rockford garage fire caused by meth lab explosion
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 3:26 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
The person who called 9-1-1 told the dispatcher they heard a “loud boom” and “their house shook.”
Crime Stoppers
Two 19-year-olds face weapons, drug charges after Rockford traffic stop
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 2:25 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Police say they found guns reported stolen inside the vehicle.
Crime Stoppers
Man indicted on murder charges in 2022 Rochelle apartment fire
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:29 AM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
The Ogle County State’s Attorney’s Office issued charges Tuesday.
Crime Stoppers
Arrest made in fatal Ogle County motorcycle crash
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:59 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Authorities say a Creston woman was driving northbound on Mulford Road when her truck collided with a motorcycle.
Crime Stoppers
Machesney Park man arrested after Onyx Bar & Grill shooting
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:10 AM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
He faces several felony charges including attempted murder after five people were shot early Sunday morning.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man turns himself in on child solicitation charges
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:07 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
He's being held in jail on a $10,000 bond.
Crime Stoppers
Cartons of cigarettes, bottle of whiskey stolen from Rockford bar
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:10 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
No word yet on estimated damages or if anything else was taken during the burglary.
Regional
Man found shot to death in Sterling; arrest made
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
A Sterling man found suffering from a gunshot wound Sunday night is now dead, while another man is arrested in connection with the case.
Regional
Suspect arrested after deadly Beloit shooting
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:59 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
Authorities are investigating the shooting as a homicide.
Crime Stoppers
Stephenson Co. man arrested in Wisconsin after police chase
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:27 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The man and a passenger reportedly fled Stephenson County deputies Friday on Highway 69 from Illinois to Wisconsin.
Crime Stoppers
Man charged with aggravated DUI in Rockford fatal crash
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Koeing faces several charges including aggravated DUI involving death and possession of a controlled substance.
Crime Stoppers
Byron man gets 14 years for sharing images of child sex abuse
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 6:05 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The man pled guilty earlier this year to one count of knowingly transporting the images in June 2018.
Crime Stoppers
AR-15, narcotics found in Rockford home during investigation
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 6:03 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Deputies recovered an AR-15 rifle and four loaded handguns from the property, along with a significant amount of cocaine and cannabis.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford 15-year-old faces first-degree murder in 7th Avenue shooting
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 2:33 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The victim has not been named at this time.
Crime Stoppers
Man wanted in Montana arrested in Lee County
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 1:01 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
Lee County deputies found the man while conducting a traffic stop in Paw Paw, Ill.
Crime Stoppers
Man found guilty in 2021 murder in Rockford
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 12:15 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
He faces up to 60 years in prison, plus an additional 25 for using a firearm to commit the murder.
Crime Stoppers
Victim identified, murder investigation underway in Rockford shooting, crash
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:04 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The death of a 26-year-old man is being investigated as a homicide.
Crime Stoppers
Teen arrested in Rockford after targeting seniors in attempted carjackings
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 2:21 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
He faces multiple felony charges related to the crimes.
Crime Stoppers
SPFPA treasurer pleads guilty to $63K+ embezzlement scheme
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 11:58 AM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Federal prosecutors showed that the Morrison man stole a total of $63,713.14 from the union for personal use.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man convicted of murder in 2020 home invasion, shooting
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:13 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The man faces up to 60 years for the felony charge, with added time for being armed during the crime.
Crime Stoppers
Police search for Rockford man, charged with aggravated DUI in fatal crash
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 5:59 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
He faces several felony charges and remains at-large.
Crime Stoppers
Man arrested for reckless homicide charge in 2022 crash
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:04 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
18-year-old Oswaldo Leon-Victoria died just a month after the crash.
Crime Stoppers
Police search for suspects after Freeport residence hit by gunfire
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 1:55 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Freeport Police Department at 815-235-8222
Crime Stoppers
Two Rockford teens face weapon charges after shots fired
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 2:42 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Two 15-year-olds allegedly fired shots in the streets on Sunday Morning
Crime Stoppers
Man charged in fatal Rockford hit-and-run was unlicensed, according to records
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:27 AM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Family members of the victim say she was killed just after 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 while shoveling snow.
Crime Stoppers
Ex-Rockford detective gets 6 months for child pornography charges
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
In August, the Roscoe man pleaded guilty to four counts of possession of child pornography.
Crime Stoppers
Repeat offender found guilty of sex crimes against child in Boone County
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:21 AM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The Boone County State’s Attorney says the child reported the assault after a sexual abuse prevention program at school.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man charged with abuse of a corpse after van theft
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:08 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Deon Howard, 23, faces unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle and abuse of a corpse.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man faces multiple child sex crime charges
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:23 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The report, made in November 2022, stated that an adult man was having inappropriate contact with a child.
Crime Stoppers
Man wanted in van theft from Rockford funeral home
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:13 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
Video surveillance footage shows the man dressed in all black with white gloves.
Regional
Police: Janesville man tells 9-1-1 dispatcher he ‘tried to kill his wife’
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:05 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
The 33-year-old faces first-degree attempted homicide and domestic violence charges.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford cop charged with battery after review of body-cam footage
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
The suspect sustained injuries to his head and shoulders as a result of the alleged battery.
Crime Stoppers
Roscoe man gets 7 years for embezzlement
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:40 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
Steven A. Bennett, pleaded guilty in September 2022 to charging thousands of dollars for personal expenses to company credit cards.
Crime Stoppers
Loves Park man accused in stabbing, faces felony charges
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:55 PM CST
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By
WIFR Newsroom
The 31-year-old is currently lodged in the Winnebago County jail.
Crime Stoppers
Freeport woman faces felony homicide charge after fatal crash on Rt. 20
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:57 AM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
She was arrested Wednesday in Freeport.
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