Crime at SALEM ST / E CHAPEL ST on 02/22/2026 6:53 PM
Type: Other
Date: 02/22/2026 6:53 PM
Description: Suspicious Person. EVENT #: 26-038442. REPORTING DISTRICT: Rockton PD. Disclaimer: his is from the Winnebago County Sheriff calls for service. Information is subject to change.
Address: SALEM ST / E CHAPEL ST, Rockton, IL
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Area Missing Persons
Name
William RandMissing Age
30Est. Current Age
45Last Seen
Machesney Park, IL on 04/14/2010Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Unknown Eyes: Blue Height: 5' 10" - 6' 1" Weight: 120 - 140 lbsCase Number
MP12928Area Cold Cases
Name
Robert SimmonsAge
31Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The victim robert l. Simmons, age 31 was shot near the preston street liquor store, 3912 preston street on april 8, 1982. Simmons' father robert simmons had ben involved in a confrontation at the liquor store with another subject when shots were fired and his son was hit. He transported his son to his residence at 801 vista terrace where sheriff's deputies and medical were called. Investigation determined that the confrontation started inside the liquor store and that the shooting of robert simmons, jr. Was a result of the initial dispute.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff