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Women charged in Cherry Valley stabbing

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Two women were jailed Thursday after a woman was stabbed in Cherry Valley.  Police say at approximately 12:15 p.m.,  Thursday, Rockford patrol officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of Cherry Street…

Local woman convicted in daughter’s drowning

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A Winnebago County jury on Wednesday, found a Loves Park woman guilty in the drowning death of her 1-year-old daughter. Stephanie A. Larson, 26, was convicted of one count of endangering the life of…

Rockford men face drug charges

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Two Rockford men are in custody following a months-long narcotics investigation.  Michael Alexander, 42, and 24-year-old Dana Simmons are charged with possession with intent to deliver cannabis and possession…

Rockford man detains burglary suspect

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man detained a burglary suspect Monday night after the suspect allegedly stole items from a garage on the city's northwest side.  Police say at around 10 p.m., officers responded to a home in the…

Police arrest 2 suspects in Rockford restaurant burglary

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Two men were arrested early Monday after a burglary on the city's near-east side.  Michael Gottal, 48, of Rockford, is charged withe burglary and criminal damage to property.  Lawrence Lawnduski, 43, of…

Rockford man sentenced to prison for domestic violence

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was sentenced to a total of 28 years in prison for domestic battery, Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announced Monday. Marcisheo B. Moore, 33, received a sentenced to 20 years…

Rockford man charged with holding woman against her will

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was jailed Thursday after police responded to a domestic altercation in the 2900 block of Reid Farm Road. Officers from the Rockford Police Department responded to the scene at 5:50 p.m., and…

Winnebago County reaches settlement with sheriff

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought by Sheriff Gary Caruana earlier this year against Winnebago County, County Board Chairman Frank Haney and Treasurer Susan Goral.  Caruana filed…
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