Rockford Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Cherry Valley, Faces Weapon and Drug Charges

Thinkstock[/caption]A Rockford man was arrested over the weekend in Cherry Valley after an alleged robbery with a handgun on the city's north end.

Victim Flagged Down Officers on Garrison Avenue

According to a Rockford Police press release, an investigation is underway following a robbery that unfolded on Sunday (2/22) in the 1200 block of Garrison Avenue, just north of downtown Rockford.

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Around 6:35 pm, officers were flagged down by a man who had reported he had just been robbed at gunpoint. The victim told police the suspect fled the area in a vehicle shortly after the incident, prompting an immediate search by patrol units.

Suspect Located in Cherry Valley

SCOPE officers from the Rockford Police Department quickly located the robbery suspect vehicle in nearby Cherry Valley, according to the report. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 25-year-old Donovan Mitchell of Rockford, who was taken into custody without further incident.

During their investigation, officers reportedly recovered items stolen in the robbery, and when searching the suspect's vehicle, a handgun and Adderall pills were discovered.

Charges Filed by Winnebago County State's Attorney

After reviewing the facts of the case, the Winnebago County State's Attorney has authorized the following charges against Donovan Mitchell:

• Armed Robbery
• Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
• Possession of a Controlled Substance

Mitchell was booked into the Winnebago County Jail, and the investigation remains ongoing.