At 11:05 p.m. Thursday, U. of I. student Caden D. Chenicek, 20, of Champaign, was cited for aggravated battery at Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign. The male suspects appeared to be black males. Trimble shot Rafael Arevalo six times, killing him. Douglas County Sheriff Nathan Chaplin said in a press release that Tuscola Police Department had made an arrest at 2:56 p.m. Another woman tried to pull Hearnes off the first victim and in the melee, Hearnes stabbed that other woman in the eye. Robbery in Champaign - 12-12-22December 12, 2022. Inmates at the Champaign County Jail have been protesting high bonds. His only intention was to serve, protect and help provide care before he was senselessly fired upon and killed, the chief said. Davenport Police responded to reports of hit-and-runs Thursday evening near Arlington Avenue and East Locust Street that police say left one with minor injuries. I had caffeine poisoning. He talked about it all the time, Rice said. Arrest made in connection to weekend Brady Street gas station armed robbery, Man arrested in Milan of April 2022, convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. The suspect appears to be a black male wearing a black stocking cap, black coat, black pants, and tan shoes. More:Police from around Illinois gather to commemorate officers who have died. But we also spoke with Judy Borton, whose grandson is in custody, and she said five people are still striking. The two were engaged in a verbal dispute before the man struck the student. Shooting victim decries justice system that 'failed' her, Champaign Fire Department's request: Send recruits to Peoria for training, Trees, traffic: Impact of high winds felt throughout area, House fire in south Champaign displaces residents, Accused shooter of paralyzed UI grad held on $500,000 bond, PHOTO GALLERY: Champaign officer killed in line of duty, Urbana Fire Marshal Phil Edwards Walk Out Ceremony, Man charged in connection with 35 pounds of cannabis in his home, Woman arrested in threats made to three Tuscola schools, Shooting victim's mother relieved, grateful for arrest, enduring 'life of agony', Roselle man in custody in 2021 shooting of North Prospect Avenue motorist, Investigators trying to find cause of fire that heavily damaged Urbana school district office, Danville council to vote on seeking $2.1 million grant to hire more firefighters, One arrested in bomb threats to Tuscola schools, Urbana woman gets jail, probation for attack that left victim blinded in one eye, 3 charged after meth, other drugs found during Urbana traffic stop, Traffic stop leads to serious charge for Champaign man after gun, cannabis found, Champaign man accused of robbing a friend using mobile app, Teen ordered to serve two more weeks in detention for Urbana High threats, Champaign man gets first-offender probation for selling cannabis, Champaign man's failure to show for drug sentence results in extra 3 years, Rantoul 17-year-old charged in connection with Paxton shooting, Fire heavily damages Danville storage facility, Crime Stoppers | Trio sought in theft of cellphones from Champaign T-Mobile store, Savoy Village Board to discuss changes at fire department, Urbana man convicted in deaths of 2 Danville men, Police seeking person who had gun amid fights at Danville elementary basketball game, Springfield man gets 50 years in prison for the 2021 murder of a Hammond man, Third man accused in burglary, theft of guns and coins, now in custody, Man arrested for a false alarm allegedly had methamphetamine, Champaign woman accused of stealing package from Campustown apartment, Name Dropping | Area hosts make IHSA basketball teams feel at home. Champaign Police advise every piece of information is valuable and ask anyone with additional information to please call Crime Stoppers. The Golden Apple Awards []. Avery Falconer, 33, whose last known address was on Kimberly Drive, pleaded guilty Monday before Judge Randy Rosenbaum to failure to return from furlough. Cody James Toki in Ohio Champaign County 8/27/1992. A man reported Tuesday that he had been the victim of deceptive practices after receiving a call from a credit monitoring service saying that he had $3,629 in outstanding bills with a telecommunications provider. I only had one before, but I had five after because I had like [], CHAMPAIGN, Ill., (WCIA) We now know new details about how Champaign Police caught a suspect in a road rage shooting. Responding officers immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could arrive. Laresha L. Reed, 42, no address provided, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment building in the 400 block of East Healey Street, Champaign, for trespassing. At 2:28 a.m. Wednesday, a U. of I. employee reported that someone had painted graffiti in a bathroom and elevator at the Psychology Building, 603 E. Daniel St., Champaign. The vehicle then fled the area. Police seek the publics assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. On October 30, 2022, at 2:10 a.m., a male victim was walking in the 300 block of East Green St. in Champaign when someone came up behind him and grabbed food out of his hand. I'm not homeless, so I will never truly understand but I'm using this opportunity to build a little more empathy about what their day is like." The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871 At a public services committee meeting this week, the committee discussed applying for a federal grant to help pay for additional firefighters needed as a result of the casino opening, and adjusted the liquor code to allow the casino to serve alcohol. On September 16, 2022, at approximately 12:24 PM, Rantoul Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of St. Andrews Circle for a report of shots fired. US States (36975K) Current Events (51K) Celebrity (272) Exonerated (117) Favorites (421) FBI . Ricriana Allenia Tyler was reported missing April 13 but was last seen March 22, police said. Derrick Humphery, 32, was in court on Thursday. Julia Rietz, the Champaign County States Attorney, [], UPDATE: 1:48 pm. The female approached the counter and asked to purchase five iPhones. On November 17, 2014, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Damian Henderson was believed to be shot and killed in the 0-100 block of Forsythia Drive in Champaign. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was struck by gunfire while seated inside of a parked car Dec. 29. Following Peoples' arrest for allegedly pulling a fire alarm, police found multiple pills of suspected methamphetamine on him. Samuel I. Bellettiere, 24, who listed an address in the 500 block of Breen Drive, was sentenced Monday to two years of first-offender probation after pleading guilty before Judge Roger Webber to possession with intent to deliver cannabis. But he says this vacant, fenced-in lot CHAMPAIGN, Ill., (WCIA) Youre used to hearing one of the most famous college marching bands around the U of I campus on game days, at parades and other events around Central Illinois. Police are reminding the community about important violence prevention measures and programs that are available for assistance. On September 16, 2022, at approximately 7:48 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2400 block of West Springfield Avenue for a report of a shooting with injury. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.. If you have any information about the whereabouts of any of these suspects please submit an anonymous tip via this website, call our TIPS line at 217-373-TIPS, or use our free P3 Tips mobile app. Several other demands for money were made over time, with the student paying a total of $4,500. The 25-year-old was fatally shot, while two other men were injured and several vehicles were struck by gunfire, according to reports. MUGSHOTS.COM IS AN AGGREGATOR OF THE TODAY'S CRIME NEWS. The investigation is ongoing, state police said. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) Part of a Champaign bike trail is currently closed. U.S. 45 potholes money Unit 4 has spent on consultants why the Illini stay at a local hotel the night before home games whether its time to add a traffic signal at a busier-than-ever intersection an update on our menu collaboration and much, much more. She dropped the check off at a United States Postal Service mailbox in the 300 block of East Green Street, Champaign, and later discovered that the check had been stolen and altered, and her account was charged $4,022.94. GPS tracking information showed that the phone was taken to an apartment in Urbana. A current version for public viewing is always kept in hard copy at the front desk of the University of Illinois Police Department, located in the Public Safety Building at 1110 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana. The victim was then transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Both appeared to be White; one was wearing a black Reebok hoodie and khaki pants []. Officers were able to locate security camera footage from the area that depicts a potential suspect. When my office reached out to Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his staff for their assistance they continue to stand with us to fight violent crime, as does the Danville Police Department.. On December 19, 2022, at approximately 9:11 a.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the First Financial Bank located at 1205 South Neil Street for reports of a bank robbery. At 2:12 a.m. Friday at Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall, 906 W. College Court, Urbana, Rodney L. Teague Jr., 32, of Champaign, was issued a no-trespass notice to all university property after police were notified of a man sleeping on a couch in the lower-level lounge area. Before that, he spent seven years on Decatur's police force. Raoul said that on Sept. 4, 2017,. Champaign Crime Data Crime Index (100 is safest) Safer than 19% of U.S. Cities Champaign Annual Crimes Violent Crime Violent Crime Comparison (per 1,000 residents) 20 15 10 5 0 7.04 3.95 National Median: 4 Champaign Illinois My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Violent Crime 1 in 142 in Champaign 1 in 253 in Illinois Champaign VIOLENT CRIMES Online Scott County Jail records show he was being held on a $30,000 cash-only bond Thursday morning. Assault 01/25/2023 8:01 AM 1600 BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY AV Assault 01/25/2023 12:55 AM 600 BLOCK OF BREEN DR Theft 01/24/2023 3:11 PM 2600 BLOCK OF PROSPECT N Assault 01/23/2023 8:52 PM 1800 BLOCK OF VALLEY RD Other 01/23/2023 11:24 AM 100 BLOCK OF N . A U. of I. student reported that someone entered her apartment without permission around 2 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of East Springfield Avenue, Champaign. A Davenport man was arrested after a chase ended in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night, according to troopers. Police and the state's attorney's office in Champaign announced Thursday that criminal charges have been filed against six men accused of cutting up the body of Ashley Gibson, the Champ Vermilion County Circuit Court Judge Derek J. Girton set Trimbles sentencing hearing for April 26. The suspect was described as a white male with brown hair, 510 tall, and had a slight European accent. Three vehicle hijackings were reported to Champaign Police in April. On October 10, 2022, at approximately 5:15 PM, two individuals entered Walmart at 100 South High Cross Road in Urbana. All rights reserved. Assistant States Attorney Brooke Hinman said the teen had missed probation appointments and school, and did not write the letter of apology that she had been ordered to. A Kewanee man convicted of killing his girlfriends 3-year-old daughter in Henry County pled guilty Friday to predatory criminal sexual assault in Henry County Circuit Court. The men in custody say their bonds are . Officers on-scene immediately rendered medical aid with the assistance of the Champaign Fire Department. What a game', Good Morning, Illini Nation: Big Ten standings update, Editorial | White Castle ruling leaves bad taste in business community's mouth, 'Craziness' of Illini helps secure double overtime win, Bob's buzzer beaters | Disappointing to say the least, New Illini-centered name, image, likeness collective targets big-dollar donations. A man wanted in Scott County was arrested in Greeley, Colorado Tuesday according to Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities. Champaign, IL 61820, Emergency: 9-1-1 Update at 3 p.m. Paxton Police Chief Coy Cornett released a statement that 18-year-old Kaiden P. McCubbins of Rantoul was arrested on a Ford County arrest warrant for armed robbery in direct connection to the Feb. 18 shooting in Paxton. Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman told us on Friday afternoon it was over. Tuscola Police Department arrested Harp at 2:56 p.m. after being notified at 12:39 p.m. of a bomb threat to North Ward Elementary School in Tuscola. Partly cloudy. The student paid $200 to the scammer before realizing that the check had bounced. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. A Davenport man was arrested Monday after police say he neglected his bedridden mother causing her death. The individuals selected over $500 in merchandise and proceeded to the self-checkout lanes. Illinois People booked at the Champaign County Illinois and are representative of the booking not their guilt or innocence. What a game. Low 31F. The other male stood by holding the door open until they were all exiting the business. On Feb. 15, it was reported that the Aeronomy Field Station, 4810 N. High Cross Road, Urbana, had been burglarized between Feb. 10-15. High near 50F. There were no firefighter or occupant injuries reported after the Jan. 29 fire. When officers arrived, they located a residence damaged by gunfire and additional evidence shots had been fired. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. The Illinois State Police will lead the investigation into the shooting, with assistance from Urbana police, the Champaign County Sheriffs Office and the University of Illinois Police Department, Champaign police said. An employee of Patricias, 2208 S. Neil St., Champaign, reported that a customer had exposed their genitals inside the store around 4 p.m. Feb. 22. There were no injuries on the scene but the residents of the home will be displaced. The United States Marshals Service Northern District of Indiana arrested McCubbins around noon on Tuesday. The department responded to a fire at an unoccupied house on South Fair Street around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Attorney Generals office prosecuted the case with Vermilion County States Attorney Jacqueline Lacys office. In a rare move, Rantoul police quickly released video of the incident. On December 6, 2022, at approximately 7:16 p.m., one female and two male subjects entered T-Mobile located at 61 East Marketview Drive in Champaign. An arrest warrant was issued four months ago for Henry A. Pettigrew, who was arrested for the shooting Wednesday in Urbana. The victim had initially written a check for $422.94 on Jan. 28 to a local plumbing company for work at her residence. The wounded officer was hospitalized in stable condition, the department said. Residential Fire Reported On Park Terrace Lane, Bomb Threat At University Of Illinois Ruled Unfounded, Plane Carrying Idaho Murder Suspect Makes Illinois Pit Stop, No Shooter, But School Canceled After Threat In Urbana, Illinois Man Shot To Death While Attending Family Party: Coroner, Woman Sentenced After Trying To Blow Up Clinic In Champaign: Report, IL School Board President Charged With Exposure, Resigns: Reports, 19-Year-Old Missing From Champaign: Police, 16-Year-Old Missing Since March From Champaign, Champaign Police Investigate Hedge Road Shooting, Chief Of Police Anthony Cobb Issues Statement On Fallen Officer, 1 Officer Killed And 24-Year-Old Suspect Dead In Shooting: Police, Champaign Law Enforcement Agencies Discontinue Prescription Drug Collection Box Program, Champaign Police Offer Vehicle Safety Tips In Response To Recent Vehicular Hijackings, Champaign City Staff Connects With Community To Address Gun Violence, Champaign Police Provides Community Update On Gun Violence, Champaign FD Extinguishes Prospect Avenue Fire, Arrest Made In May 26 Champaign Shooting Investigation, Champaign Fire Department Issues Building Permits, Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Ice Rescue Training, Champaign Police Investigating Southwood Drive Shooting, Champaign Police Investigating Beardsley Avenue Shooting, Champaign Fire Department Extinguishes Raintree Drive Residential Fire, Champaign FD Extinguishes Nelson Court Residential Fire, Arrest Made In September 2020 Shooting Investigation, Champaign Police Investigating West John Street Shooting, Champaign Police Investigate Moreland Boulevard Homicide, Champaign FD Responds To W. Union St. Garage Fire, Applications Open For 2021 Entry-Level Police Recruitment In Champaign, Champaign Police Investigating Eureka Street Shooting, Champaign Police Investigating East Hill Street Homicide, Warrant Issued, Suspect In Custody In Nov. 12 Homicide Investigation, Gun-Related Arrest Made In Connection To Nov. 12 Homicide, Champaign Police Investgating North Sixth Street Shooting, Five Champaign Police Officers Honored By Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists, Police Investigating Holiday Drive Shooting, Champaign Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect, Champaign Police Releases Investigation Into July 25 Washington Street Incident, Champaign Police Investigating Harris Avenue Shooting, Champaign Police Investigating Weekend Shootings, T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week, Randolph Street Lane To Close Between Springfield Avenue And Healey Street, City Of Champaign: Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, The Poop On Free-Range Cats And Your Lawn And Garden [Block Talk], University Avenue Lane Closure Extended Between Chestnut And First Streets, Bradley Avenue Closed Between Mattis Avenue And Garden Hills Drive. "There has been a lot of hardships, definitely trying to stay the course and stay positive," Gasser said. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) People were displaced from their home after the Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire on Thursday. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to the garage Christmas Day. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) The Champaign Fire Department extinguished a house fire in Champaign on Thursday night. Officers found a loaded handgun that they later learned had been reported stolen, about 5 pounds of cannabis, a scale, empty plastic bags and $175 cash in the car. A driver struck another vehicle while backing out of a parking space and then left the area without attempting to exchange information. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. Eskridge reportedly slapped an employee in the face during a dispute over payment. A Galesburg man was charged after police say he shot at a man after an argument in July. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. is urging students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support one another during "Unofficial," which is the unofficial St. Patricks Day. The (Champaign) News-Gazettereported that the suspect was a man. Persico reportedly used another persons rewards points without permission to book a hotel room for three nights. Police haven't released certain details about the shootout, including the names of the wounded officer and the suspect. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) The Champaign Fire Department extinguished a house fire in Champaign on Thursday night. The department didnt immediately reply to Associated Press requests for further information about the shootout, including whether the officers' body cameras captured it. The day Avery Falconer was supposed to turn himself in to begin serving a six-year sentence for delivery of cocaine, he did not. More >> Champaign PD: Charges filed in possible road rage shooting from 2021 . Click here to see our subscription options. The overturn happened westbound near []. Shortly after taking the report, the officer found the vehicle parked in a garage in the 100 block of East Green Street, Champaign. According to a post on Facebook, the fire was reported by a resident of the home. A 34-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his right leg was transported to a local hospital Oct. 10.