This page covers criminal activity, law enforcement actions and the local justice system. Reporting follows public safety developments, judicial proceedings and official efforts to monitor and address criminal trends.
Village council reviewed three police protection levy options at 2.5, 3, and 3.5 mills while advancing a snow emergency ordinance.
Live Poll
Would you support a police levy increase in your community for 2027?
A 31-year-old man faces multiple charges following a pursuit that spanned over a mile in Rockford.
Live Poll
Do you think current drug enforcement is keeping your community safe enough?
William Spears, 68, was sentenced in federal court after a four-month narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of cocaine, cash and a handgun.
A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting near Yonge and Evergreen streets on Tuesday night.
Live Poll
Should the government implement stricter identity verification to prevent fraud in federal benefit programs?
Carissa Jordan admitted to stealing over $2 million in pandemic benefits using stolen personal data.
A fire on Blenheim Drive resulted in one resident being transported to a local hospital for medical care.
Regular subjects here include police department operations, court activity, ongoing investigations and changes in public safety protocols. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it, tracking how these issues affect life for people in the area. Prosecution timelines and departmental policy updates frequently drive the pace of reports. Law enforcement budgets and staffing levels remain the primary factors that influence how the city handles public safety.
