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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police in Wisconsin rescue Illinois man from sinking Jeep, arrested for OWI
BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV) – A man from Illinois is in custody for his first OWI offense after police in Wisconsin had to rescue him from a Jeep sinking in a river early Sunday morning. According to a release from the Beloit Police Department, officers responded at 1:38 a.m. to the area of Liberty Avenue and Third Street for reports that a vehicle had driven into the Rock River. Officials say the Jeep was seen about 40 yards into the river and sinking. One officer was said to drop her gear and enter the water to assist the Jeep's driver. One dead, one arrested after shots ring out in Wisconsin After the Jeep became fully submerged, the driver was able to break his window. Officers were able to eventually reach the driver and help push him to shore. The driver, a 42-year-old man from Rockford, Illinois, was arrested for his first Operating While Intoxicated Offense. Thank you to Officer Carlson and Officer Davis for your quick thinking and fast action in helping this man get to shore safely! You truly exemplified our values as guardians in the City of Beloit! The Beloit Police Department No other information is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
17-year-old hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after accidental shooting in Wisconsin
BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV) – A 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life in the hospital after accidentally being shot by a 15-year-old. According to the Beloit Police Department, officers responded to a report of an accidental shooting shortly after 11 p.m. on Wednesday in the 1700 block of Park Avenue. Wisconsin once again ranks first in United States for Spring 2025 Drug Take Back A preliminary investigation revealed a 15-year-old had accidentally fired a gun and shot the 17-year-old boy, who was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. His condition is unknown. Beloit police say all parties are fully cooperating, and at this time, no one has been taken into custody. The incident remains under investigation. Wisconsin State Patrol ramps up seat belt enforcement for Click It or Ticket campaign The department concluded its social media post asking for thoughts and prayers as all involved individuals navigate this tragedy. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Missing Beloit woman found, family reports
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Rebecca Osmond (47) has been missing since February 22, but her family reported on Sunday that she has been found alive. Osmond last spoke on a Facetime call to her son February 22. Her mother said her phone was off after that. The family told police they believed she arrived in Tampa, Florida via an Amtrak train on February 24th. The family held a candlelight vigil for Osmond Sunday afternoon, and five minutes before it was scheduled to start, Osmond's sister said she got a phone call from police confirming Osmond's location. 'I am so in shock right now,' Osmond's sister Stacy Rebhahn said. 'There's a lot of emotions going through me right now. I'm so thankful that everybody came through and helped get her name out there, even though she's going to be very, very angry at how far this has gone. It'll teach a lesson that you need to tell people what's going on with you because it doesn't just affect you.' Rebhahn said the Beloit Police Department told her there was an issue in the spelling of Osmond's name that led to the investigation delay. This story is developing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Yahoo
31-year-old Wisconsin man arrested on first degree murder charge, illegal firearm possession
BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV)- Officials are continuing to investigate a murder that occurred in the afternoon on Monday in southern Wisconsin after one man was arrested. According to the Rock County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred on Monday as authorities from the Beloit Police Department and Rock County Sheriff's Office were sent to the 1900 block of Wisconsin Avenue in Beloit around 3:47 p.m. for a person with an alleged gunshot wound. Six teens arrested after strong-armed robbery at a Wisconsin high school The person was pronounced dead on the scene, but an updated release a day later said that the incident was 'isolated' and that no threat was present to the community. On Friday, an updated release said that 31-year-old Dennis Banks Jr. of Beloit was arrested regarding the incident. Banks Jr. faces one count of intentional homicide of the first degree via dangerous weapon usage and one count of firearm possession as a felon. Sheboygan man arrested for mistreatment of animals, reportedly abused dog to death Banks is set for an initial court appearance at 3 p.m. on Friday. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
