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Rockford man charged in child porn, grooming investigation

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MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Machesney and Loves Park Police arrested Matthew Smith, 20, for meeting a 15-year-old to have sex at an elementary school, among other accusations. Loves Park officers responded to Maple Elementary School on Maple Avenue after receiving reports of sexual assault on May 27. The victim and Smith agreed to meet at this location through Snapchat, according to court records. Smith admitted to performing sexual acts on th…

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Rockford man charged in child porn, grooming investigation

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Machesney and Loves Park Police arrested Matthew Smith, 20, for meeting a 15-year-old to have sex at an elementary school, among other accusations. Loves Park officers responded to Maple Elementary School on Maple Avenue after receiving reports of sexual assault on May 27. The victim and Smith agreed to meet at this location through Snapchat, according to court records. Smith admitted to performing sexual acts on th…

15 hours ago·Rockford, United States

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MYSTATELINE broke the news in Rockford, United States 15 hours ago on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

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