The data shows that 150 men and eight women were released in Winnebago County. Of the parolees, two were veterans, and the median age was 34. The youngest parolee was a 19-year-old man sentenced for a crime involving one or more weapons in 2018, and the oldest was a 68-year-old man sentenced for a financial crime or fraud in 2018.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Joel Jackson. He was convicted of a property crime in 2001 when he was 36 years old. He is now 53.
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 | 144 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 23.6% |
| Loves Park | 5 | 20% | 0% | 20% |
| Machesney Park | 5 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| South Beloit | 2 | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Rockton | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cherry Valley | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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