Rockford, IL – The Rockford Police Department released its weekend incident summary Monday, outlining a series of arrests tied to narcotics distribution, stolen vehicles, and weapons offenses across the city.
According to Rockford Police, the Narcotics Unit began investigating alleged drug activity in the 3700 block of Trilling Avenue. After reviewing the case, six individuals were charged, including Shomari West, 35; Gentiana Ismaili, 28; Richard Hearne Jr., 45; Willie Fisher, 76; and Gilbert McDonald Jr., 37—all from Rockford. A warrant was also issued for Sebastian Patterson, 47, who is not currently in custody.
In a separate investigation, Rockford Police SCOPE officers located a stolen vehicle in the 1100 block of Morgan Street on October 23. The driver, a 17-year-old male, allegedly fled on foot before being detained. Officers also arrested 25-year-old Arkise Sturdivant, who was reportedly found with over five grams of suspected cocaine.
Another pursuit on October 26 near Elmwood and Garfield ended with the arrest of multiple suspects. Officers say 19-year-old Marques Henson was taken into custody along with several juveniles after a brief foot chase in which two handguns were recovered.
Police note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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