Crime & Safety
Rockford, IL: Police K9 Tracks Fleeing Suspect, Drugs Recovered
ROCKFORD, IL – A 32 year old Rockford man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop early Friday morning, leading police on a pursuit that ended with a K9 tracking him
By Erin Vale · 2026-10-09T23:31:26.243Z
ROCKFORD, IL – A 32 year old Rockford man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop early Friday morning, leading police on a pursuit that ended with a K9 tracking him to a garage where officers later recovered suspected drugs.
According to the Rockford Police Department , officers assigned to the Specialized Community Oriented Police Enforcement SCOPE unit attempted a traffic stop near Huffman Boulevard and Yonge Street at approximately 12:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9.
Police said the driver refused to stop and drove away from officers.
The vehicle eventually stopped in the 2100 block of Vernon Street, where the driver, identified as Jaylen Bullock, 32, of Rockford, allegedly fled on foot.
Officers deployed a Rockford police K9 to assist in locating the suspect.
The K9 tracked Bullock to a garage in the 1500 block of Carney Avenue, according to investigators.
Authorities said Bullock eventually exited the garage around 4 a.m. and was taken into custody.
During the investigation, SCOPE officers recovered crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
Following a review of the case, the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office authorized several criminal charges against Bullock.
Those charges include two counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude, reckless driving, resisting arrest, criminal damage to property, burglary, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug equipment.
Bullock was subsequently lodged in the Winnebago County Jail.
Police said the investigation remains open and additional charges or arrests are possible.
Authorities did not provide details about the amount of crack cocaine recovered or the circumstances surrounding the burglary allegation.
Anyone with information can contact Rockford police at 815 966 2900 or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815 963 7867 .
Bullock is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.