On the evening of May 9, 2025, at approximately 5:57 PM, Danville Police Department (DPD) officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Grace Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 32-year-old woman lying in the front yard of a residence, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
A man charged in a hit-and-run that claimed the lives of two young women is now facing federal charges for possessing fraudulent documents identifying him as a U.S. citizen.
Rafael Magdaleno-Mendoza was denied pretrial release during a detention hearing held Wednesday in Champaign County court. The judge determined that continued detention was warranted, citing public safety concerns and flight risk factors.
The Danville Police Department is asking for the public’s help after a 75-year-old woman was shot in her home Monday evening.
A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested early Tuesday morning, April 29, following a foot pursuit with Danville Police near Bowman Avenue and Meadow Street. Officers stopped the individual just after midnight for being underage and out past curfew.
On April 11, 2021, at approximately 4:37 p.m., a shooting occured in the 1100 block of Webber Street. Responding officers arrived on scene to find Musah lying in a yard with a gunshot wound. Officers and paramedics then immediately provided lifesaving care as he was tranported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation indicated the victim was believed to be letting out a dog for a friend when he was approached and shot.
The driver accused of crashing into a Mattoon nursing home, killing one resident and critically injuring another, has been denied pretrial release. On Tuesday afternoon, a Coles County judge ruled that 54-year-old Curtis Meadows will remain in custody as he awaits trial.
In April, Chambana Today continued its coverage of crime and public safety developments across Champaign and Vermilion counties, highlighting a range of incidents from arrests and investigations to court proceedings. The region saw ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address violent crime, impaired driving, and illegal firearms.
Arson robs communities of its assets, lives, and property, according to the United State Fire Administration (USFA). It can result in increased insurance premiums, loss of business revenue, and a decrease in property value. The fire service can reduce arson and its effect by informing residents of measures to safeguard their property, homes, and buildings. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported fire departments responding to an annual average of 52,260 intentionally set structure fires from 2014 to 2018.
The driver who crashed into a Mattoon nursing home on Friday, killing one resident and seriously injuring another, is now facing multiple felony charges.