Residents in a neighborhood close to Springfield Avenue have been woke up early on Saturday morning (1/28) by gunfire, in keeping with a Rockford PD press launch.
Officers have been dispatched for a report of an grownup male who was allegedly taking pictures a gun outdoors of a residence within the 200 block of S. Springfield Avenue round 1 am Saturday.
When Rockford Police arrived on the scene they noticed the suspect, who was recognized as 42-year-old Francis Froeber of Rockford leaving the realm in a automobile.
Shortly after, officers stopped the automobile being pushed by the suspect and through their investigation recovered a gun from Mr. Froeber. He was arrested and brought into custody on the Winnebago County Jail with the next costs:
- Reckless Discharge
- Aggravated Illegal Use of a Weapon
- No Legitimate FOID
Rockford Police stated within the press launch that the costs towards Francis Froeber are “merely accusations” and he’s harmless till confirmed responsible.
The Rockford PD asks anybody who has details about the taking pictures incident to name 815-966-2900, or stay nameless by calling Rockford Space Crimestoppers at 815-963-7867
This story is continuous to develop and will likely be up to date if extra data is launched by the Rockford Police Division.
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