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Two Rockford Cops Return To Streets After Shooting Armed Suspect

Rockford Police Department

Two Rockford police officers are patrolling the streets again after being on administrative duty for three months.

Nicholas Alejo and Andrew Seale were cleared of any wrongdoing after shooting an armed suspect in the leg during a March 30 incident. Both returned to work Sunday.

The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s office says the force used against Joshua Schweig was warranted. State's Attorney Joe Bruscato determined no criminal charges against the officers are necessary.