Loves Park teen crashes stolen car into police squad car, faces charges

Loves Park 16-year-old arrested after crashing stolen car into police squad car

The 16-year-old faces several charges after leading police through downtown Rockford in a stolen car, even hitting an occupied squad car in the process.

Loves Park teen crashes stolen car into police squad car, faces charges

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Loves Park teenager is in custody after stealing a car and crashing into an occupied Rockford Police squad car on Saturday. According to Rockford Police, officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle in the area of N. Court and Locust, but the vehicle fled. It was located a short time later but the 16-year-old driver rammed the pursuing officer's squad car in an attempt to escape. The car was stopped near the UW Sports …

Curve Lake teen charged after crash involving stolen vehicle

A 17-year-old from Curve Lake is facing several charges after a vehicle crashed into a light pole early Saturday morning in Peterborough. Police were called to the area of White Crescent and Glenforest Boulevard around 4:15 am, where they found a vehicle running but unoccupied. Officers began searching the area and found two males in a nearby school parking lot. Police say both showed signs of impairment. Further investigation revealed the vehic…