ROCKFORD - The Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office on Thursday announced multiple counts of murder against a suspect they say killed a man outside CherryVale Mall earlier this year. Devin L. Stevenson, 34, is charged with 12…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A Rockford man is behind bars after police say he was in possession of drugs on the city's south side. Jesus Zarate-Garcia, 31, of Rockford, is charged with two counts of possession with intent to…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Rockford Police arrested four people they say were involved in a home invasion on the city's near-east side. At approximately 11:30 p.m., Tuesday, SCOPE officers were on patrol when they noticed several people…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A man who was interviewed by a local news station about vandalism to the local Republican headquarters has been charged with defacing the property. Timothy A. Damm, 42, was taken into custody…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A Rockford man has been jailed after a woman was found beaten to death on the city's near-east side earlier this month. Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato announced Thursday that…

Staff Report BELVIDERE - A Belvidere woman is behind bars for allegedly transmitting a false threat of violence against a person at a local school while school was in session. According police spokesmen, Sabrina Andrews, 20, was…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was arrested on a handful of charges Thursday, after police say he was in possession of drugs and an illegal firearm. Drake A. Stewart, 36, was arrested by Winnebago County Sheriff's deputies…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man faces charges in two violent robberies in Rockford, police reported Thursday. Joseph Collins, 20, faces two counts of aggravated battery and a single count of robbery in two separate incidents.…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was found guilty of first-degree murder Thursday following a bench trial in front of Winnebago County Judge Randy Wilt. Jose RodriguezAranda, 38, was arrested on Nov. 21, 2015, when…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Jefferson High School student was the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of Clover Avenue Wednesday night, police announced Thursday morning. Police say officers responded to the scene…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department is investigating three armed robberies that occurred withing the last two days. The first incident happened at 7 a.m.,Tuesday, Sept. 18 in the 3200 block of Gilbert Avenue. The…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - A Rockford man faces new charges linked to several crimes in the city. On Sept. 1, Rockford Police officers arrested 28-year-old Jawan Robinson-Jones for aggravated battery to a senior citizen and attempted robbery…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Two men accused in a fatal shooting the occurred in Rockford five years ago were found not guilty Monday by a Winnebago County jury. Shazariyah F. Hibbett, 29, and 26-year-old Johny L. McFadden,…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 2200 block of Sharon Avenue early Saturday morning, Officers arrived on the scene at approximately 5 a.m., and located a…

Staff Report ROCKFORD – The Rockford Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the city’s west side. On Tuesday, Sept. 4, shortly before 10:30 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of South Henrietta Avenue in…