Divers recovered human remains from a 1966 Chevrolet Impala pulled from the Pecatonica River in Winnebago County, Illinois. The remains of at least two individuals were found inside the vehicle and along the river bank, along with personal items. The car is believed to be linked to the 1976 disappearance of two Freeport-area men, and the investigation to identify the remains is ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A suspect with a gun was shot and killed by a North Fond du Lac police officer after fleeing a traffic stop and approaching law enforcement on Interstate 41 in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The officer was unharmed, and the suspect, who has not been identified, died at the scene despite life-saving measures. The officer has been placed on administrative leave, and the state Dept. of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation into the incident, which resulted in the closure of I-41 for several hours.
The search for a missing 41-year-old male kayaker on Lake Butte des Morts in Winnebago County has been suspended. Multiple agencies, including the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Natural Resources, conducted a water search with the assistance of drones. The kayaker was last seen wearing a blue-grey light jacket, dark-colored pants, dark brown boots, a facemask, and a hat. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
A man has been charged with killing his parents in Winnebago County. The suspect was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The motive for the killings is currently unknown.
