Rockford Teen Charged After Police Find Loaded Gun, Cannabis

A teen is facing several serious charges after local law enforcement responded to an incident on the city's southeast side.

Teen Located Near 11th Street and 5th Avenue

According to a Rockford Police Department press release, SCOPE officers were patrolling the area of 11th Street and 5th Avenue around 9:50 pm on Tuesday (5/6) when they were alerted of a potentially armed individual.

Officers located a 16-year-old male from Rockford who was in possession of a loaded handgun equipped with an extended magazine and a laser/light attachment.

Rockford Police also recovered approximately 35 grams of cannabis from the individual before he was transported to the Juvenile Detention facility.

State's Attorney Authorizes Multiple Charges

After reviewing the facts in the case, the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office has approved the following charges against the 16-year-old male from Rockford:

Armed Violence
Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
Possession with Intent to Deliver Cannabis
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Due to his age, the suspect's name has not been released, and all charges are accusations. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Public Asked to Submit Tips

Rockford Police Department is urging anyone who has information about this incident to call RPD at 815-966-2900, or anonymous tips can be called into Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.

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