Illinois State Police Investigation Results in Obstruction of Justice Charge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2026
JULY 7, 2026
ROCKFORD – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 special agents today took into custody 30-year-old Evan M. White of Rochelle, IL for one count of Obstruction of Justice (Class 4 Felony) and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Crash (Class A Misdemeanor).
On October 5, 2025, ISP responded to a crash near I-39 and Baxter Road where the vehicle was left at the scene. After an exhaustive investigation, ISP special agents determined White was driving the vehicle and fled the scene before ISP arrived. ISP special agents submitted its findings to the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office, who issued an arrest warrant for White.
No additional information is available.
The charge is not evidence against the defendant, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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