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.
A 31-year-old Champaign man was arrested Monday evening after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of over 500 grams of cannabis and an illegal firearm.
To report suspected human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at humantraffickinghotline.org, 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.
Derrell L. Boston, a 28-year-old man from Danville, was arrested early Friday morning on a warrant for First-Degree Murder in connection to the shooting death of 35-year-old Joseph Jones.
On Sunday, January 5 at around 4:30 p.m., Danville Police officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 900 block of Martin Street. Witnesses reported seeing individuals running from the area after the gunfire.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Acting Captain Heather Apperson recently announced the results of their Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE).
Anyone with information or relevant footage is encouraged to contact the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477 (TIPS), visiting 373tips.com , or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest.