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Evicted tenant accused of breaking into his former Rockford residence

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Jordan Bickler, 24, for allegedly breaking into his former residence that was condemned due to a fire.

The landlord told authorities she believes Bickler was responsible for the fire, according to court records.

On May 5, around 10:30 a.m., officers were called to the 1000 block of Harlem Boulevard for reports of property damage. Police found Bickler walking on Main Street and took him into custody.

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Jordan Bickler. Photo: Winnebago County Jail

The owner of the home told officials the suspect was still living in the home even though he was evicted on December 21, 2024. When asked about a structure fire that happened on April 28, Bickler smirked, the landlord told authorities.

A tenant alerted the owner that Bickler was still living on the second floor of the unit and had caused damage to the house by forcing his way into the residence.

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Officers were shown four separate door frames with significant damage, according to court records.

Bickler is charged with criminal trespassing to a residence and criminal property damage.

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