Rockford, IL – A 19-year-old Rockford man is facing multiple charges following an early morning arrest by the Rockford Police Department’s Specialized Community Oriented Police Enforcement (SCOPE) team, according to a release issued Thursday.
Police said officers located a stolen vehicle shortly after midnight near the 4200 block of Auburn Street. When officers approached, the suspect allegedly fled on foot before being taken into custody a short time later. A handgun and additional evidence were recovered during the arrest, authorities reported.
According to the Rockford Police Department, Lyone Washington Jr., 19, of Rockford, now faces the following charges:
- Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon
- Aggravated Fleeing to Elude
- Resisting Arrest
The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office has reviewed the case, and Washington remains lodged in the county jail pending further court proceedings.
Police encourage anyone with information about related incidents to contact the Rockford Police Department or leave an anonymous tip through Rockford Area Crime Stoppers.
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