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Francisco Correa convicted of sexual assault in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Francisco Correa, 34, has been found guilty on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse at a jury trial in Rockford.

According to Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley, Rockford Police began investigating Correa in March of 2022, after a 10-year-old girl reported Correa had sexually abused her for several years.

The crime was reported to the Illinois Department of Family Services and police began an investigation that ultimately led to Correa’s arrest.

He faces up to 60 years in prison. His sentencing hearing is set for November 10th, 2025.

Police arrest Rockford man, 26, accused of rape

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford man has been accused of rape after police were called to investigate an assault that reportedly occurred in April. According to the Rockford Police Department, on April 18th, officers received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred in the 2300 block of…

October 6, 2025

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Rockford man arrested for attempted sexual assault of child

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police announced the arrest of Whitney Watkins Jr, 30, on charges of attempted sexual assault of a child and criminal sexual abuse. According to authorities, on Tuesday, August 12th, police were notified of possible abuse occurring in the 200 block of North Day Avenue, with…

August 12, 2025

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Paroled sex offender arrested for kidnapping 12-year-old in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police say a paroled sex offender attempted to kidnap a 12-year-old girl on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses reported to Rockford Police that a man grabbed the girl as she was walking near Kishwaukee Street and Lourden Court, and forced her into his car. Another witness told police…

September 17, 2025

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