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• Four Rockford Residents Charged with Federal Narcotics Conspiracy Following Joint FBI and Local Undercover Investigation

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A coordinated operation between the FBI and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office resulted in federal drug charges for four men from Rockford, Illinois. The suspects, identified as...

• Rockford Man Sentenced to 10 Years After Pleading Guilty to 2024 Murder Near Local Furniture Store

  Published: Mar 11, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Jason Bryant, 30, has pleaded guilty to first degree murder in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Chase Higgins. The incident occurred during a large gathering outside a Ro...