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Authorities confirm person of interest in Rock Co. homicide found dead in Illinois – channel3000.com

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PRINCETON, Ill. — The City of Beloit Police Department confirmed the person of interest connected to a homicide last Wednesday was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at a rest area in Princeton, Ill., approximately an hour and 45 minutes south of Beloit.
According to the Illinois State Police, troopers and local law enforcement attempted to pull over the suspected vehicle around 9:51 p.m. on Dec. 10. The pursuit ended at the Great Sauk Rest Area on I-80 westbound near Princeton.
Upon making contact, officials discovered the person deceased. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
The Illinois State Police stated it will conduct a thorough investigation and remain in contact with the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding the incident. The investigation is active and ongoing.
On the same day, 25-year-old Arianna Fobes was shot in the 1900 block of Colony Court in Beloit. She was taken to the hospital, where she later died.
Beloit police have not disclosed what led to the shooting but confirmed it was an isolated incident.
Officials did not provide the age, gender, or other identifying characteristics of the deceased individual.
No additional information is available at this time, according to the Illinois State Police.
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Sheriff's reports – wataugademocrat.com

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The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
LARCENY: Felony larceny was reported in the 100 block of Grover Norris Road.

THEF: Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Mountain Bike Way.
LARCENY: Misdemeanor larceny was reported in the 4000 block of NC 105.
ARREST: Scott P. Douglas, 42, of Banner Elk, was arrested and charged with resisting public office and fugitive. Douglas was issued a May 15 court date and a $21,000 secured bond.
ARREST: Quinta L. Naffziger, 54, of Princeton, Illinois, was arrested and charged with driving while impaired. Naffziger was issued a May 15 court date and a written promise.
ARREST: James J. Zwickert III, 29, of Boone, was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon on LEO, communicating threats, resist public officer and communicating threats. Zwickert III was issued a June 30 court date and a $25,500 secured bond.
LARCENY: Misdemeanor larceny was reported in the 300 block of Elk lane.
ARREST: Travis L. Presnell, 44, of Mooresville, was arrested ad charged with driving while license revoked. Presnell was issued a $1,000 secured bond. No court date was listed.
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2 dead after rollover crash in rural Princeton – kwqc.com

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BUREAU CO., Ill. (KWQC) – The Bureau County Coroner says two people are dead after a crash Thursday night.
According to Bureau County Coroner Kurt Workman, around 8:42 p.m. Thursday the coroner’s office arrived to a crash on 2400 East Street north of US Highway 6.
The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to KWQC Thursday night that the crash was a rollover.
Workman said 28-year-old Taylor Steele of Hennepin, Illinois died at the scene and 62-year-old Howard Buckles of Malden, Illinois, died at an area hospital.
According to Workman autopsies and a toxicology report will be done.
The crash remains under investigation, Workman said.
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Suspect vehicle in Wisconsin murder found in Illinois, driver dead – wqad.com

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PRINCETON, Illinois — A death investigation is underway after a vehicle wanted in connection with a Wisconsin homicide was found near Princeton, Illinois, state police said. The driver and only occupant was found dead inside. 
Around 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, troopers with the Illinois State Police and other law enforcement officers found a suspect vehicle wanted in connection with a homicide in Rock County, Wisconsin. 
Police said they attempted to conduct a traffic stop when a pursuit started. It ended at the Great Sauk Trail Rest Area on I-80 westbound, just north of Wyanet. 
When officers approached the vehicle, ISP said they found the driver had died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. 
ISP said it is conducting an investigation and will remain in contact with the Bureau County State’s Attorney on the incident. No additional information is available. 

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Photos: Shoppers flock to Aldi's grand opening in Princeton – Shaw Local

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Princeton mayor Ray Mabry (right) applauds during the ribbon-cutting of Aldi on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at the corner of Backbone Road and North Main Street in Princeton. The 12,000 square feet store began construction in May of this year. The first 100 people in line were given a chance to win a golden ticket to win a $100 gift card. Hundreds of people waited in line for free gift bags. The store hours are 9a.m.-8p.m. daily. (Scott Anderson)
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