Compton found not to have the necessary license to possess and carry a firearm in Illinois and was charged for that violation. Officers then arrested Compton and took him to the Public Safety Building where he was booked for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Wanted on a Warrant, and Driving While License suspended.
Through more investigation with Vermilion County Sherff’s K9 unit, officers found illegal cannabis along with a firearm with an illegally loaded magazine. Anderson and Jeffries were transported to the Public safety Building where Anderson was booked on Driving While License Revoked and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon.
Saenz-Suarez was charged with Reckless Homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal injury crash.
The Danville Police Department would like to remind the public that all subjects arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Individuals with more information on this incident can contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers anonymously online at vccrimestoppers.org, using the mobile app P3TIPS, or by calling 217-446-TIPS (8477).
Another life was tragically taken due to the the car crash that took place in Urbana at the intersection of University and Coler Avenue.
On Sunday, January 19, the Urbana Police Department (UPD) responded to a severe traffic crash at the intersection of University and Coler Avenue.
In the early hours of Sunday, January 19, 2025, a fatal collision occurred at the intersection of University Avenue and Coler Avenue in Urbana, leaving one dead and others injured.
The Danville Police Department would like to remind the public that all subjects arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Individuals with more information on this incident can contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers anonymously online at vccrimestoppers.org, using the mobile app P3TIPS, or by calling 217-446-TIPS (8477).
Applegate was promptly arrested and transported to the Vermilion County Public Safety Building on charges of Illegal Possession of Adult Use of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Another officer traveled to 610 E. Stoughton Street to find two discarded boxes that were determined to be the other items in Ford’s possession, which were stolen as well. Burns and Ford now remain in the Champaign County Jail as of Thursday morning.