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Rockford police car hit by DUI driver, officer injured

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford Police squad car was struck by another vehicle that was exiting onto S. Alpine Road from the U.S. 20 bypass.

The officer was hospitalized for minor injuries caused in the crash, police said.

Two occupants of the offending vehicle, including the driver, Tracey McLin, 38, were also taken to the hospital.

McLin faces charges of driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis.

Rockford man, woman are in custody on weapons, drug charges

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Edward Wells, 38, and Ricki McLin, 30, for allegedly running from officers during a traffic stop. On Feb. 23, around 9:30 p.m., officers were patrolling the area of 15th Avenue and 10th Street when they saw a white Dodge Journey that did not…

February 25, 2025

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Man sentenced to 165 years for 2021 Rockford Kwik Mart murder

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Darrell McLin, 45, convicted of killing a woman at a Rockford Kwik Mart in 2021, has been sentenced to 165 years in prison. According to police, officers were summoned to the scene of a shooting at 1203 7th Street, around 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 10th,…

July 1, 2025

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Police use GPS trackers, K9 in pursuit of Rockford teens in stolen car

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police used vehicle tracking technology, a tire deflation system, and a K-9 in pursuit of two 15-year-old boys who stole a car in Rockford on Sunday. According to Rockford Police, officers with the department's Specialized Community Oriented Policing Enforcement (SCOPE) team spotted a reportedly stolen vehicle…

October 14, 2025

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