Rockford, Illinois – A Rockford police officer was arrested following an Illinois State Police investigation into alleged home repair fraud and theft, authorities announced.
According to Illinois State Police, Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 special agents arrested 35-year-old Corey Roser of Rockford on multiple felony charges after an internal investigation into his on-duty and off-duty business practices. Roser is charged with five counts of theft of property over $500 but less than $10,000, four counts of home repair fraud, and one count of official misconduct.
The Rockford Police Department requested that Illinois State Police conduct the investigation after multiple alleged offenses were reported in 2024 and 2025. ISP stated that Roser was placed on administrative leave at the outset of the investigation and remained on leave throughout the process.
After completing the investigation, ISP agents submitted their findings to the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office, which reviewed the case and issued an arrest warrant. Authorities said Roser turned himself in to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 2.
Illinois State Police indicated the investigation remains ongoing. Zone 2 agents are asking anyone who believes they may have been affected or who has information related to the case to contact ISP at 815-987-7300.
No additional details were released regarding the alleged victims, the locations involved, or the specific nature of the home repair work cited in the charges.
The charges are allegations only. Roser is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The case may be of particular interest to local residents and workers who rely on licensed contractors or interact regularly with public safety officials.
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