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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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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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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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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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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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WIFR Newsroom
The 31-year-old is currently lodged in the Winnebago County jail.
7 Day Forecast
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.
Crime Stoppers
Woman dies after shooting at N. Court and Fulton in Rockford
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Limited details have been released at this time.
Crime Stoppers
Suspect caught on Ring camera in Beloit wanted in connection with burglaries
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 11:11 AM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
No details have been released on what was stolen from the vehicle.
Crime Stoppers
29-year-old Rockford woman guity of violating protection order
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 5:56 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
She faces up to six years in prison for the class 4 felony offense.
Crime Stoppers
Police: teens charged after alleged false kidnapping in Rockford
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:33 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Two 18-year-old girls face disorderly conduct charges after police claim they falsely reported their own kidnapping.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man gets 12 years for domestic battery, violating order of protection
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:06 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The man also has a pending case of predatory criminal sexual assault against a child.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man gets life in prison for murder of Ashley Hardin
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:04 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The Rockford man pleaded guilty in October to shooting Hardin in July.
Crime Stoppers
Baltimore man arrested in Rockford on drug charges
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:07 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The man was taken into custody in the 6300 block of Riverside Boulevard.
Crime Stoppers
South Beloit man gets 14 years in 2018 child porn case
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 6:07 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The prison sentence will be followed by a mandatory 15-years of court supervision.
Crime Stoppers
Man charged with shoplifting during Rockford ‘Presents With Police’ event
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 10:39 AM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Store asset protection says they saw him trying to steal bottles of wine.
Crime Stoppers
Belvidere police search for suspect in gas station robbery
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 12:32 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
They’re asking anyone with security cameras to come forward with footage of the area.
Crime Stoppers
Christopher Miller’s family searches for the missing Madison man on foot
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 10:23 PM CST
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Marcus Aarsvold
The family of Missing Madison man Christopher Miller canvased Janesville and Beloit while looking for the 27-year-old father, son and brother who went missing three weeks ago.
Crime Stoppers
Two shot during attempted robbery on Avon Street in Freeport
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:03 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The incident happened just before 5 p.m. Thursday
Crime Stoppers
Police search for suspect in break-in at Chicken Hop in Rockford
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 4:04 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The man is described as wearing a blue hoodie, black stocking cap and black gloves.
Crime Stoppers
Police: 81-year-old woman almost robbed in Freeport
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:02 AM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The woman refused to give the man any money and was able to escape without harm.
Crime Stoppers
Thousands of grams of narcotics seized from Rockford residence
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 4:54 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Rockford man faces at least four enhanced class X felonies after the drug bust.
Crime Stoppers
Belvidere man gets 9 years for child sex crimes
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 12:21 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The man is a previously registered sex offender on parole for attempted predatory criminal sexual assault.
Crime Stoppers
More than 90 pounds of cannabis seized from Rockford residence
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 2:09 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Man charged in connection with the drugs.
Crime Stoppers
Woman faces aggravated DUI charges after fatal New Milford crash
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 5:07 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
The woman was taken into custody Sunday after being released from the hospital.
Crime Stoppers
Ohio man in custody after high-speed chase through Stephenson, Ogle County
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 1:11 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
According to Ogle County deputies, the chase started in Stephenson County.
Crime Stoppers
Man convicted of robbery stole more than $10K from local banks
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 11:03 AM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
A Rockford man faces up to 40 years in federal prison for robbery.
Crime Stoppers
Shots fired call lead to drug bust, according to Winnebago Co. deputies
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 6:04 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
Authorities say no one was injured during the incident.
Crime Stoppers
Man faces up to 70 years for drug trafficking in Boone County
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 6:02 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
He is due back in court December 14 for sentencing.
News
Rockford man charged with possession of firearms
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 6:08 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
A 52-year-old Rockford man is arrested for weapon charges
Crime Stoppers
Good Samaritan helps rescue child screaming for help in woods: ‘My instincts kicked in’
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 2:56 PM CST
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Brianna Cook
A man in Georgia says his instincts took over when he heard a child screaming for help.
Crime Stoppers
Roscoe man charged with aggravated battery, home invasion
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 7:31 PM CST
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WIFR Newsroom
According to reports, the 43-year-old man walked into a nearby home and beat up two of the residents.
Crime Stoppers
New Winnebago Co. scam tells victims to vacate warrant by paying over the phone
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:13 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
According to the sheriff’s office, several residents have reported the scam.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man arrested; accused of child sexual abuse
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 3:36 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
The man is currently lodged in the Winnebago County jail on $5,000 bond.
Crime Stoppers
Wisconsin man faces nearly 48 years for Beloit shooting
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
He faces a combined maximum penalty of over 47 and 1/2 years in prison.
Crime Stoppers
Man faces first-degree murder charge in Auburn Street shooting
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 11:40 AM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
A suspect is in custody and faces a first-degree murder charge after a deadly shooting Saturday at Auburn Manor in Rockford.
Crime Stoppers
Thousands of narcotics pills, grams of cannabis found inside Roscoe business
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 3:18 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
A tip from concerned residents leads to a major drug bust in Winnebago County.
Crime Stoppers
75-year-old Dixon man faces aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 6:03 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
Dixon police received a report of sexual abuse Monday and opened an investigation.
Crime Stoppers
83-year-old Freeport woman killed in hit-and-run
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
According to police, the hit-and-run suspect and the vehicle have been identified, but no charges have been filed.
Crime Stoppers
Former Rockford ice skating coach guilty of criminal sexual abuse
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 2:08 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
Former Olympian and longtime Rockford ice skating coach convicted of sexual abuse of a former student who was younger than 15 at the time.
Crime Stoppers
Illinois man gets more than 10 years for drug trafficking in Rockford
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 3:51 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
This is Jackson’s fourth felony drug-trafficking conviction.
News
Pecatonica police chief arrested, charged with DUI following crash
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:52 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
Rockford police arrested 53-year-old Michael Mund, the current chief of the Pecatonica Police Department, following a two-vehicle crash.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man pleads guilty to first-degree murder of ex-girlfriend
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 5:58 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
Rayshawn Smith faces up to life in prison.
Crime Stoppers
Man faces up to life in prison for 2019 first-degree murder in Rockford
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
The 27-year-old was convicted Thursday, Oct. 13 in Winnebago County.
Crime Stoppers
29-year-old man out on bond after being accused of exposing himself in Rockford
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:29 AM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
Police say the man was involved in two separate flashing incidents this year.
Crime Stoppers
Rockford man faces several child sex abuse charges
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:04 AM CDT
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WIFR Newsroom
Police say the suspect knew both of the victims.
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