Rockford Police K9 Captures Man Fleeing From Stolen Vehicle

A Rockford man faces multiple charges after officers attempted to stop him early on Wednesday morning when he was seen driving a stolen vehicle.

According to a press release from the Rockford Police Department, SCOPE Officers from RPD located a stolen vehicle that was at S. Central and Lincoln Avenue around 12:40 am on Wednesday (6/19).

The vehicle drove away and hit a parked car while officers were watching, then the occupant exited the vehicle and fled before a Rockford Police K9 caught him and officers took him into custody.

During their investigation, SCOPE officers also discovered the suspect had cocaine on him.

41-year-old Benard Beard of Rockford now faces a half dozen charges after being arrested:

Vehicular Hijacking
Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Fleeing
Resisting Arrest
Possession of a Controlled Substance

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