The data shows that 125 men and 10 women were released in Winnebago County. Of the parolees, one is a veteran, and the median age is 35. The youngest parolee was a 20-year-old man sentenced in 2017, and the oldest was a 66-year-old man sentenced for a crime involving drugs in 2016.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Rafael Ortiz. He was convicted of homicide in 2001 when he was 22 years old. He is now 40.
Under state law, paroled offenders are still in legal custody of the IDOC, meaning they can be taken back to a correctional center at any time if the state has probable cause or a warrant.
The table below gives a breakdown of how many offenders were paroled in the first quarter in each Winnebago County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q1 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 120 | 3.3% | 2.5% | 15.8% |
| Machesney Park | 8 | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| Loves Park | 5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Durand | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Roscoe | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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