The suspects were captured on video and they were described as two black males, approximately mid-teens to early 20’s. The first suspect had a blue blanket draped over him and was wearing a black ski mask, black jacket, and light-colored pants. The second suspect was wearing a brown hoodie with white lettering, a black ski mask, and dark pants.
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The Urbana Police Department (UPD) held a press conference […]
The Urbana Police Department will provide updates on two deadly shootings that occurred over the weekend, claiming three lives, including that of a seven-year-old child.
Afterwards, they headed to the checkout area and split up. Two of the men distracted an employee and the other man left without being confronted. The suspects then fled with the TV valued at $200.00.
A report from the Urbana Police Department has provided further insight into a tragic home invasion over the weekend that left two people dead, including 7-year-old Darnell “DJ” Wicks. One of the key revelations from the report is that 43-year-old Melvin Braxton fatally shot Wicks during a domestic incident on Saturday night in the 900 block of Lanore Drive.
On Tuesday, February 11th, at 8:31 a.m., the Urbana Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Laurel Drive for a report of an injured individual.
A 67-year-old woman has been arrested following an investigation into the fatal stabbing of 71-year-old W. B. Curry in November 2024. Dewandee Carter of Champaign has been charged with First-Degree Murder after a lengthy investigation into the domestic altercation that led to Curry’s death.
If anyone has information to provide about this incident please contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers at vccrimestoppers.org, use the mobile app. P3TIPS, or call 217-446-TIPS (8477).
Central Illinois law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for an armed and dangerous man wanted for a parole violation. The Findlay Police Department issued an alert Monday night, announcing that the U.S. Marshals Service and the Illinois Department of Corrections Parole are actively searching for Dylan Woodworth.
Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer released the name of the two victims of a shooting in Urbana Saturday night. The victims have been identified as seven-year-old Darnell “DJ” Wicks and 43-year-old Melvin Braxton.