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Parolee arrested for downtown Rockford shooting

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A Rockford parolee was arrested Wednesday after a shooting left two people wounded at the intersection of Sixth and East State streets a day earlier. Jamie Pearson, 28, is charged with two counts of…

Two men charged in Rockford shooting

Staff Report Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announced Wednesday that a grand jury has returned an indictment against two men for a shooting that occurred on the city's west side over the summer. Authorities say…

Arrest made in Pecatonica homicide

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A 53-year-old man is in custody for allegedly stabbing a man to death in Pecatonica Thursday night. David W. Baldwin was jailed in Wisconsin Friday on unrelated charges. He was later charged in…

Man sentenced to 20 years for Rockford home invasion

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was sentenced to prison for a home invasion that occurred on the city's south side last year, Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announced Friday. Christopher S. Walker, 46,…

Rockford man charged with sexually assaulting minor

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man faces several charges in connection with a sexual assault of a minor that police say occurred last December on the city's south side. Troy Perkins, 33, was arrested Wednesday and charged with six…

Rockford man charged with sexual assault

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A 49-year-old man has been indicted by a Winnebago County grand jury in a sexual assault authorities say occurred last month on the city's near-east side. Juan Moreno-Jimenez is charged with criminal…

Man jailed after child suffers multiple fractures

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was indicted Wednesday for allegedly beating a child earlier this year. Police say on May 15, Rockford officers were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to a child-abuse investigation.…

Rockford woman accused of beating 5-month-old baby

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A 21-year-old Rockford woman has been charged with beating a 5-month-old baby, the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office announced Wednesday. Porshay Paden is charged with aggravated battery to a…

Rockford police arrest wanted suspect

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A man wanted on a probation warrant was arrested Wednesday on the city's northwest side.  Police say at approximately 12:30 a.m., Rockford SCOPE officers received information regarding the whereabouts of Julio…

Two women shot on Rockford’s west side

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Investigators with the Rockford Police Department are investigating a shooting that left two  women wounded early Friday in the 4000 block of Auburn Street. Shortly after 1 a.m., Rockford officers responded to…
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