Rockford Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Traffic Heroin and Cocaine
ROCKFORD — A Rockford man has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for trafficking heroin and cocaine. TERVARIE LOTTIE, 34, pleaded guilty earlier this year to conspiracy to distribute a…
Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Two men have been sentenced to federal prison terms for illegally possessing firearms in Rockford. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston on Friday sentenced RAHIME BRIGGS, 25, of Rockford, to…
Federal Judge Sentences Rockford Man to More Than 7 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Gun
ROCKFORD — A Rockford man was sentenced today to seven and a half years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded semi-automatic handgun. SHAZARIYAH F. HIBBETT, 33, illegally possessed the gun…
Man Sentenced to 41 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Armed Robberies in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A man was sentenced today to 41 years in federal prison in connection with a series of violent retail-store robberies in Rockford. In the fall of 2015, RICKEY CLAYBRON and…
Rockford Man Sentenced to More than Five Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm “Switch” Devices
ROCKFORD — A Rockford man has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearm “switch” devices. JAVAUGHN A. HIXSON, 23, possessed and sold four of…
Rockford Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Straw Purchasing Firearms
ROCKFORD — A Rockford woman has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for making false statements in connection with the acquisition of firearms. KIANA MARTIN, 30, was sentenced Monday by U.S.…
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Enters Rockford, Illinois!
(PRESS RELEASE) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is a much more than your average fast casual restaurant. The menu boasts jumbo hot dogs, pulled chicken, pulled pork, smoked brisket, hot and mild…
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Enters Rockford, Illinois
ROCKFORD, IL – A famous national hot dog and barbecue franchise is coming to Rockford, the company announced this week. According toa press release, Stephanie Woods and Saneeta Goldenare looking forward to…
Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Committing Arson during Civil Unrest in Rockford in 2020
ROCKFORD — A man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for setting fire to a store in Rockford during a period of civil unrest in 2020. SEAN CARDENAS, 22, of Rockford,…
Two Men Indicted in Rockford on Charges of Conspiracy To Possess Methamphetamine With Intent To Distribute
ROCKFORD — A federal grand jury in Rockford has returned an indictment charging two defendants – TONY CLAPP, 58, and GREGORY BOLLMAN, 48 – with conspiracy to possess 50 grams or more of…
Rockford Man Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms
ROCKFORD — A Rockford man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for illegally possessing loaded handguns. JAMES PETERSON, 41, last year illegally possessed a .380-caliber semi-automatic handgun and a .45-caliber handgun. As a…
Rockford Man Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Handgun
ROCKFORD — A Rockford man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded handgun with an obliterated serial number. DONTREL U. BROWN, 24, illegally possessed the…
Rockford Man Found Guilty of Robbery and Firearm Charges
ROCKFORD — A man has been convicted of federal robbery and firearm charges in connection with a series of violent retail store robberies in Rockford. After a seven-day trial in U.S. District Court in Rockford,…
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