17-04-2025
Rockford man, wanted for robbery, leads police chase in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford man wanted for robbery led police on a chase through Freeport on Wednesday afternoon, according to law enforcement.
The Freeport Police Department reported that officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Alvin Jones, 32, who was wanted on a robbery warrant.
Around 4:30 p.m., officers tried to pull Jones over at Waddell Avenue and Beach Street, but he fled, leading police on a chase that eventually ended in the area of Stephenson Street and Brad Mar Drive.
There, Jones got out and ran and was apprehended after a foot pursuit, police said.
Authorities said MDMA (Ecstasy) pills were found on Jones' person during his arrest.
He has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Aggravated Fleeing to Elude a Police Officer.
He was booked into the Stephenson County Jail.
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