Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Champaign County during April, focusing on ensuring compliance with safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law mandates that all vehicle passengers, both front and back, must be properly restrained.
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Macon and Vermilion Counties throughout April, focusing on reducing impaired driving and ensuring seatbelt use during the critical hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 will be conducting Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols throughout Champaign County during April. These patrols are designed to detect and respond to violations related to impaired driving, as well as illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol and drugs.
Illinois State Police (ISP) will be conducting Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrols in Champaign, Macon, and Vermilion counties throughout April. The initiative aims to reduce traffic deaths and injuries caused by distracted driving, which continues to be a significant safety issue on Illinois roadways.
he Champaign Police Department (CPD) was on hand for an informal and engaging “Coffee With a Cop” event at the Mad Goat coffee shop in Champaign. The goal of this initiative is to strengthen relationships between officers and residents by providing an opportunity for open dialogue in a relaxed environment.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is set to host its first-ever all-women recruitment event on March 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the ISP Academy. The event, titled “Meet the Women in ISP: A Career Exploration,” aims to encourage women to explore the wide range of career opportunities available within the ISP, both as sworn police officers and civilian employees.
If anyone has information to provide about this incident please contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at vccrimestoppers.org, by using the mobile app., P3TIPS, or by calling anonymously at 217-446-TIPS (8477).
This investigation is open and ongoing. ISP is currently processing evidence and conducting interviews. ISP will continue to submit evidence and facts for review to the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office. No additional information is available at this time.
Callers are connected to ongoing treatment with a community provider that best meets their needs. To connect with a MAR NOW care manager, visit the Illinois Helpline online at https://helplineil.org, call 833-234-6343, or text “HELP” to 833234.
Urbana officers responded to a report of domestic battery on Sunday, March 2. The victim was discovered with several visible injuries. Upon investigation, the victim provided a video of the 18-year-old suspect brandishing a modded rifle. Further investigation led officers to recover the illegally modified firearm. The suspect was then located, interviewed, and taken into custody on multiple charges.