Crime
10 months ago
Multiple shooting victims in Danville reported

On November 27 around 2:45 p.m., Danville Police Officers responded to a business in the 1900 block of E. Main for a report of shots fired with several victims.

Crime
10 months ago
30 cats rescued from hoarding situation in Champaign County

On November 22, Champaign County Animal Control removed 30 cats and one bird from a home in southwest Champaign following an investigation by the Champaign Police Department.

Community
10 months ago
Illinois State Police announces the results of the Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrols

The results of the ACE patrols were announced on November 22 and focused on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving and illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol or drugs. The results are as follows:

Crime
10 months ago
Crime Stoppers seeks public help in theft and credit card fraud case

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspects is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (217) 373-8477. You may also use the champaigncountycrimestoppers.org website. Information can be provided anonymously, and tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

Community
10 months ago
Champaign Police honor the fallen Officer Robert Tatman

Units quickly rushed to the scene and found Officer Tatman down. An ambulance arrived to transport Officer Tatman to Mercy Hospital in Urbana. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead on arrival and no perpetrator was ever apprehended for the shooting.

Teen accused of shooting Lyft driver charged on all counts.
Crime
11 months ago
Teenager found guilty on all counts of 2022 murder of Urbana Lyft driver

 A teenager accused of murdering a Lyft driver in Urbana has been found guilty on all charges.

Crime
11 months ago
Illinois State Police arrest Watseka man on charges of child sexual abuse material

He is being held in Iroquois County pending an arraignment hearing in court. This investigation is a collaborative effort between the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office, the Watseka Police Department, the Iroquois County State’s Attorney’s Office, and ISP.

Crime
11 months ago
Champaign County Crime Stoppers requests $1,200 shoe theft assistance

The retail theft happened on October 21, at approximately 2:21 p.m. at a Dick’s Warehouse at 63 East Marketview Drive in Champaign. The male suspect entered the Dick’s and headed immediately to the footwear department.

Crime
11 months ago
Shooting with injuries after road rage incident

Urbana police officers responded on Saturday at 4:30 to the intersection of Busey Ave. and Park St. for a shooting with injuries. Officers learned that the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident that took place east of Five Points that continued to Busey & Park.

Crime
11 months ago
Investigators seize multiple firearms after investigation

The event happened on November 15 at approximately 9:48a.m. after Sheriff’s Detectives received information that Tyler Abbott, 34 years of age and a convicted felon, was in possession of multiple firearms.

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