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Rockford man arrested for attempted sexual assault of child

Summary by MYSTATELINE
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police announced the arrest of Whitney Watkins Jr, 30, on charges of attempted sexual assault of a child and criminal sexual abuse. According to authorities, on Tuesday, August 12th, police were notified of possible abuse occurring in the 200 block of North Day Avenue, with a victim under the age of 13 years old. Patrol officers located the suspect, Watkins, later in the 400 block of North Central Avenue. Police …

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MYSTATELINE broke the news in Rockford, United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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