Shaquil Manigault

Jul 26, 2024 | wrex.com | Shaquil Manigault

Winnebago, Ill. -- Edwards Apple Orchard West will host its opening day for the 2024 season on Friday August 23. The announcement was made in a Facebook post. The orchard is located at 8218 Cemetery Road. The orchard's second location is located in Poplar Grove but an opening date has not yet been announced. On Wednesday, Curran's Orchard located in Rockford, announced their opening date for August 17.

Jul 24, 2024 | wrex.com | Shaquil Manigault

ROCKFORD, Ill. -- An investigation is underway on 31st Street after a standoff incident, according to a social media post by the Rockford Police Department. Police have a large presence in the 1100 block of 31st Steet. Officer were able to use de-escalation strategies and negotiated a peaceful surrender. The Rockford Police Department is asking the public to avoid the area until the investigation is complete.

Jul 21, 2024 | wrex.com | Shaquil Manigault

DeKalb, Ill. -- A DeKalb man threatened to assassinate State Representative Jeff Keicher at DeKalb High School, according to court documents.  On July 15, Forrest Brandon, 58, DeKalb, left a threating voicemail on Rep. Keicher's office voicemail. Brandon said he may assassinate Rep. Keicher for being involved in partisan event. The event was a senior fair at DeKalb High School scheduled for July 18. According to court documents, Brandon's voicemail said, "Yeah, yes sir, my name is Forrest Brandon.

Jul 3, 2024 | wrex.com | Shaquil Manigault

ROCKFORD, Ill. —  A Rockford Man is behind bars after police say he shot at a KFC employee on Wednesday. Daniel Baker, 33, has been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon According to the Rockford Police Department, officers responded to the KFC on Kilburn Avenue for reports of a shooting victim. Once they arrived, officers were advised that a male KFC employee was shot after an altercation with Baker.

Jun 5, 2024 | wrex.com | Shaquil Manigault

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) -- A Freeport man was arrested after threating to shoot to two Walmart security guards Tuesday evening, according to a criminal complaint filed in Winnebago County. According to the factual summary, an aspect of the criminal complaint, at approximately 5:00 p.m. Walmart Security told Abdulameer Abdulameer to leave the property but he refused to do so and instead threaten to shoot the security guards while grabbing at his waist band.