Residential Burglary Suspects Arrested in Rock County for the Unicorporated Marengo area Burglaries 
MEDIA RELEASE
Residential Burglary Apprehension
September 9, 2011
Sheriff Keith Nygren announced today the apprehension of two Rockford area men suspected in residential burglaries in the unincorporated Marengo area. On Friday, September 2nd in the afternoon hours, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office (WI) stopped a suspicious vehicle that was occupied by James Tarrant and Nicholas Batzler. Further investigation revealed that four residential burglaries were committed in Rock County, and the vehicle contained proceeds from the burglaries including televisions, guns and pillow cases.
Investigators from Boone, Rock, Ogle, Winnebago and McHenry County are investigating residential burglaries that may be connected to these two offenders. Two search warrants were executed on residences and more stolen property was recovered, including proceeds from two residential burglaries in McHenry County. Charges of Residential Burglary and Theft are forthcoming against Tarrant. The investigation continues and additional charges are pending.
Offenders:
Nicholas Batzler, 32
Loves Park, IL
James Tarrant, 43
Rockford, IL
The charges against the above listed defendants are merely allegations against them. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Address/Location
McHenry County, IL Sheriff's Office
2200 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-338-2144