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Rockford man accused of punching, strangling woman in Auburn Street apartment

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Niyan Triplett, 23, for allegedly strangling and punching a woman multiple times in the face.

On Feb. 16, around 7 p.m., officers were called to the 4000 block of Auburn Street for reports of two people fighting in an apartment. The woman told authorities the incident started arguing after the suspect found something on her phone he did not like.

Triplett proceeded to punch her three times in the face and strangled her, according to court records.

A witness told officers she saw the suspect’s arm around the victim’s neck. Another witness corroborated the first witness’s story.

Rockford woman accuses man of strangling, punching her in Burton St. residence

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Toni Anderson, 56, after he was accused of strangling and punching a woman. On April 9, around 5:47 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting domestic violence in the 1200 block of Burton Street. The woman told authorities she was punched in…

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Rockford parolee accused of strangling a pregnant woman

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Levar Wright, 35, for strangling a pregnant woman, according to court records. On June 22, around 10 a.m., officers were called to the 1900 block of Auburn Street for reports of domestic violence. Levar Wright. Photo: Winnebago County Jail The woman told officials…

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Rockford man accused of strangling a pregnant woman in an alley

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Marquall Flint, 34, for allegedly attacking a pregnant woman after an argument. On July 19, around 1 a.m., officers were called to the Mobil gas station on Stowmarket Avenue for reports of domestic violence. The victim told authorities she was strangled and punched…

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