Rockford police officer charged with battery for second time in three years

The Rockford Star Register is reporting that Rockford Officer Officer Frank A. Fabiani faces up to one year in jail on the two charges of misdemeanor battery stemming from an arrest that happened last May.

According to Winnebago County State's Attorney J. Hanley, the incident happened on May 14, 2022 when Officer Fabiani was responding to a call for police service, during which he was assisting with the arrest of Alize Jones.

While Jones was handcuffed, Fabiani pushed Jones' head into a glass window, causing the window to break, according to Hanley.

Jones suffered head and shoulder injuries following the incident, Hanley said.

Aside from one year in jail, Fabiani also faces up to two years probation and a maximum fine of $2,500.