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.
Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer has identified the man who died after being struck by a motor vehicle on March 4 in Champaign. James McCammon, 58, was pronounced dead at 6:26 p.m. in the Carle Foundation Hospital Emergency Department in Urbana.
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that […]
A Mahomet man was cited for a Scott’s Law violation after Illinois State Police said he struck a stopped squad car on March 1 near Chebanse. The incident occurred when a State Police trooper responded to debris in the road on I-57 at approximately 2 p.m. The trooper parked in the right lane with emergency lights flashing and was removing the debris when the Lincoln SUV driven by 66-year-old Harold McComb of Mahomet hit the squad car from behind.
On February 11 at 3:49 p.m., a woman entered multiple parked cars at the 400 block of East John Street in Champaign. It was discovered that several items in one vehicle were moved around and a glove box was opened. It is unknown if anything was stolen. The woman was described wearing a teal jacket with a hood, blue jeans, white/tan shoes, and carrying a green bag.
19-year-old Tyjohn Williams was sentenced to over five decades in prison on Monday after being convicted of the 2022 murder of Lyft driver Kristian Philpotts. Williams was found guilty of four counts of first-degree murder following a bench trial in November.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone who has additional information please call the Criminal Investigations Division at 217-384-1213. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately.
“The victim in this case endured unimaginable pain and lost her eye at the hands of this violent criminal. With the criminal case now resolved, we hope and pray that the victim can begin the true healing process. My office remains dedicated to seeking justice for victims of domestic violence in our community.” said State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy.
If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to submit a tip via this website, call the TIPS line at 217-373-TIPS, or use the free P3 Tips mobile app. Crime Stoppers doesn’t want your name, just your information. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you will always remain 100% anonymous.
“We cannot tolerate violence in Vermilion County, especially when it involves repeated abuse within families. Domestic violence is a serious offense that affects not only the victims but the entire community. My office will continue to seek serious sentences in cases of domestic violence,” said State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy.