An arrest has been made in connection with a December 2025 home invasion on Rockford’s south side.
December Home Invasion in Rockford
According to the press release, on December 26, 2025, Rockford Police officers were called to a residence in the 2800 block of 9th Street for a report of an armed robbery.
After investigating, Rockford Police eventually determined the incident was a home invasion, which prompted a follow-up investigation.
Suspect Identified and Search Warrant Approved
During the course of the investigation, Rockford Police Detectives identified 21-year-old Demarland Rollins of Rockford as the suspect.
Based on the evidence that was gathered, Rockford PD detectives obtained a search warrant connected to the case as the investigation continued into late January.
Gang and Narcotics Units Execute Warrant
On January 27, 2026, members of the Rockford Police Department’s Gang and Narcotics Unit executed the authorized search warrant at a downtown Rockford residence in the 500 block of Locust Street…