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.
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 was called in to assist the Arcola Police Department with a shooting investigation.
In 2024, the Champaign Police Department (CPD) hired 20 new personnel including three civilians, 15 new hire officers, and two experienced officers
“The Champaign Police Department has a history of leadership in our region and across our profession,” said Chief Tyler. “Today, I am proud to continue that legacy through the promotion of an exceptional leader by promoting Gregory Manzana to the role of Deputy Chief of Police.”
The Champaign County Coroner has identified an 18-year-old who was shot and killed in Champaign on January 9. Nicholas M. Griffin, of Champaign, was pronounced dead at 4:28 p.m. that day.
A shooting that occurred on the 1900 block of Cynthia Drive on January 9, has left an 18-year-old man dead, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.