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Rockford, IL – A 19-year-old Rockford man is facing multiple charges following an early morning arrest by the Rockford Police Department’s Specialized Community Oriented Police Enforcement (SCOPE) team, according to a release issued Thursday.
Police said officers located a stolen vehicle shortly after midnight near the 4200 block of Auburn Street. When officers approached, the suspect allegedly fled on foot before being taken into custody a short time later. A handgun and additional evidence were recovered during the arrest, authorities reported…