Crime & Safety
Winnebago County, IL Man Charged After Stabbing, Child Abduction
Rockford, IL – A violent Halloween weekend in Rockford has resulted in attempted murder and aggravated kidnapping charges against a 33 year old man, while another suspect remains out of custody follow
By Grant Holloway · 2026-11-02T22:55:17.308Z
Rockford, IL – A violent Halloween weekend in Rockford has resulted in attempted murder and aggravated kidnapping charges against a 33 year old man, while another suspect remains out of custody following a separate shooting investigation.
According to the Rockford Police Department 's Monday, Nov. 2, news release, officers responded to Broadway and 10th Street around 11:07 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, following reports of a stabbing and kidnapping.
Investigators reported that a 40 year old man had been stabbed during an altercation and that a young child had allegedly been taken.
Officers located the child nearby, unharmed, along with the suspect, identified as Darius Stubbs, 33, of Rockford.
The stabbing victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non life threatening. Police noted that the victim and suspect knew each other.
Following a review by the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office, Stubbs was charged with attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping and two counts of aggravated battery.
Stubbs was taken into custody and was being held in the Winnebago County Jail at the time of the release.
Separate Shooting Investigation
Police also announced charges stemming from a shooting Thursday, Oct. 29, in the 200 block of Clara Avenue.
Officers responded around 12:04 p.m. and found a 40 year old man suffering from a non life threatening gunshot wound to his back.
Investigators identified Lorenzo Kent Jr., 36, of Rockford, as the suspect.
Kent faces charges of aggravated battery, possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender and aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Police reported Monday that Kent was not in custody.
Authorities say additional arrests or charges remain possible as investigations continue.
Anyone with information can contact Rockford police at 815 966 2900 or anonymously contact Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815 963 7867.
All charges are allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.