Christopher Scott was sentenced to 50 years in prison for first-degree murder of Montrell Scott in Freeport, Illinois in ...

The Freeport school district was investigating the incident but could not immediately provide details Friday afternoon.

UPDATE: Freeport Police Chief Chris Shenberger released this statement to 13 WREX concerning the incident: On February 14, 2024 at 11:15 AM, an individual entered Freeport City Hall and engaged in a ...

Freeport Police are increasing seat belt enforcement May 15-26, 2026, as part of the 'Click It or Ticket' campaign.

One of Freeport's finest is now one of Freeport's firsts. The police department now has its first Black assistant chief in the department's history. "It's emotional to me because I never expected it .

The village of Freeport has entered into a voluntary agreement with the federal government to ensure non-English speakers can access police department services, the U.S. Department of Justice ...