What does that say to my family? An Urbana police report said the cannabis was found in Wetzel's home when police went to check on his roommate, who had died of natural causes. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is recovering from his injuries. Responding officers immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could arrive. They bagged all items and exited the store without rendering payment. I am committed to continuing to collaborate with law enforcement agencies at all levels of government to address violent crime in Illinois.. Officials said the student was communicating with someone through a dating app [], Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Training timelines, on-the-job injuries and overtime costs all come into play in this Champaign Fire Department item, set for a city council vote next week. CHAMPAIGN A suspect shot and killed one central Illinois police officer and wounded another during a shootout at an apartment complex early Wednesday in which the suspect was also killed, authorities said. The student later discovered that none of the claims were true. URBANA Three people arrested late Friday in Urbana for allegedly having methamphetamine and other drugs in their vehicle remained in the county jail Wednesday. Click here to see our subscription options. An employee of Patricias, 2208 S. Neil St., Champaign, reported that a customer had exposed their genitals inside the store around 4 p.m. Feb. 22. The Associated Press. It was reported that Zhang put his hands around another U. of I. students neck during an argument. Champaign Crime Data Crime Index (100 is safest) Safer than 19% of U.S. Cities Champaign Annual Crimes Violent Crime Violent Crime Comparison (per 1,000 residents) 20 15 10 5 0 7.04 3.95 National Median: 4 Champaign Illinois My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Violent Crime 1 in 142 in Champaign 1 in 253 in Illinois Champaign VIOLENT CRIMES Tuscola Police Department arrested Harp at 2:56 p.m. after being notified at 12:39 p.m. of a bomb threat to North Ward Elementary School in Tuscola. But today, that face settles into a momentary sigh of relief.". Once he completes his sentence, he will serve three years of supervised release. Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes ofwebsite accessibility This week. The father demanded money under the threat of contacting the police. The semi overturned Friday around 12:30 p.m. This electronic version of the daily crime log is provided as a convenience and is updated as frequently as possible. CHAMPAIGN, Ill., (WCIA) We now know new details about how Champaign Police caught a suspect in a road rage shooting. According to online Scott County Jail records, Holdorf was being held on a $25,000 cash-only bond Saturday. Low near 30F. Police initially were called by building staff who reported that Owoeye was acting aggressively toward employees and shouting racial slurs. Police seek the publics assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. After communicating with an unknown person through a dating app, the purported father of that unknown person called the student to say that the student had been communicating with a minor. Before that, he spent seven years on Decatur's police force. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted by East Moline police for fleeing, eluding police Updated : Mar. The reservation has a value of $807. CHAMPAIGN A suspect shot and killed one central Illinois police officer and wounded another during a shootout at an apartment complex early Wednesday in which . CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) People were displaced from their home after the Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire on Thursday. Low 31F. Someone tried to kill me and the best we could do was juvenile jail? There was evidence that tools were used to break into two buildings on the property. When crews arrived on the scene in the 800 block of Richards Lane around 5:30 p.m., they reported no smoke or flames showing from the []. U. of I. student Yucheng Zhang, 19, was arrested at 3:21 a.m. Wednesday at his residence hall room at Wardall Hall, 1012 W. Illinois St., Urbana, for domestic battery. Cobb said Oberheim joined the police force in Champaign, a city of about 85,000, in September 2008. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) State Police are responding to a semi-truck rolling over on Interstate 74 in Champaign County. "The face my family shares in public and the face we have at home represent two very different worlds. The closure is so parking deck maintenance can be completed at the [], CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) Pat Mills was just going about his day until he found a surprise in his front yard. Illinois People booked at the Champaign County Illinois and are representative of the booking not their guilt or innocence. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Kimetrice Tate is one of 30 teachers that instruct 4th to 8th grade throughout the state who were nominated for the 2023 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. 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Following Peoples' arrest for allegedly pulling a fire alarm, police found multiple pills of suspected methamphetamine on him. Avery Falconer, 33, whose last known address was on Kimberly Drive, pleaded guilty Monday before Judge Randy Rosenbaum to failure to return from furlough. Several items were later recovered at the Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St., Champaign. Officer Chris Oberheim died after being struck by gunfire while reporting to a domestic disturbance. The Attorney Generals office prosecuted the case with Vermilion County States Attorney Jacqueline Lacys office. Body cam footage from the 44-year-old fallen officer was released by State Police investigators Thursday, the day after Oberheim was laid to rest after a funeral service in Decatur attended by . This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding bicycle thefts. During the meeting, Trimble and another individual attempted to take the cannabis by force. At 2:28 a.m. Wednesday, a U. of I. employee reported that someone had painted graffiti in a bathroom and elevator at the Psychology Building, 603 E. Daniel St., Champaign. Persico reportedly used another persons rewards points without permission to book a hotel room for three nights. Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, died of his wounds, the citys police chief, Anthony Cobb,said in a statement. A private plane transporting Bryan Kohberger back to Idaho stopped for several minutes at Willard Airport. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. According to a post on Facebook, the fire was reported by a resident of the home. Its part of [], Update 5:19 p.m. State Police said the crashed semi-truck has been removed from the highway and all lanes are open again. The two were engaged in a verbal dispute before the man struck the student. Demarko L. Brown, 33, who listed an address in the 2100 block of West White Street, was arraigned Tuesday on charges of armed violence and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. The men in custody say their bonds are . Crews responded to 1101 E. University around 12:30 a.m. Employees from MTD that occupy the east portion of the building said there was a fire in URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) Two University of Illinois students were recently scammed out of almost $5,000 between the two of them, U of I Police reported on Thursday. According to developer Doug Altenberger, a major source of the delay has been rising building costs. He wanted to be a veterinarian since he was like 7 years old. URBANA, Ill. (WCCU) One community organization, Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services (RACES). A single family home and a cannabis dispensary are now permitted to start construction. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was struck by gunfire while seated inside of a parked car Dec. 29. Because the victim sustained serious bodily harm she was blinded in one eye Amayra Hearnes, 20, will not be eligible for day-for-day good time on her jail sentence, which began Tuesday. A U. of I. student reported Friday that he was the victim of a battery Feb. 7 while attempting to enter the Illinois Street Residence Halls dining hall, 1010 W. Illinois St., Urbana, without paying. Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman told us on Friday afternoon it was over. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The City of Champaign announced that one northbound lane of Randolph Street will be closed beginning Monday. PESOTUM, Ill. (WCIA) Northbound traffic on Interstate 57 is currently reduced to one lane near Pesotum due to an overturned semi-truck. The other two were killed in 1913 and 1967, the newspaper reported. The second male was wearing a maroon sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. The student was contacted via social media by someone purporting to be an artist offering money to use one of the students photos in a project. An exchange of gunfire followed in which both officers and the suspect were shot. The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871 A cellphone, cash and banking cards were reported stolen around 11:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that on Friday, a Vermilion County jury found Nicholas Trimble, 42, guilty of six counts of first-degree murder. Police initially were called by a witness who asked them to escort Reed from the building. A U. of I. student reported that his bicycle had been stolen overnight Thursday or Friday outside his apartment in the 500 block of South Third Street, Champaign. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with a lion design on the front and back, khaki pants, and white shoes. A U. of I. student reported that a rug and suitcase had been stolen overnight Saturday or Sunday from her unlocked apartment in the 0-100 block of East John Street, Champaign. Champaign Police advise every piece of information is valuable and ask anyone with additional information to please call Crime Stoppers. The individuals selected over $500 in merchandise and proceeded to the self-checkout lanes. On October 4, 2022, at approximately 5:48 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of North Third Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. Crime Stopperswill pay a cash rewardfor information that leads to an arrest and you will always remain 100% anonymous. Crime Stoppers doesn't want your name, just your information. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft. Burlington man arrested for possession of meth. U.S. 45 potholes money Unit 4 has spent on consultants why the Illini stay at a local hotel the night before home games whether its time to add a traffic signal at a busier-than-ever intersection an update on our menu collaboration and much, much more. When officers arrived, they located a residence damaged by gunfire and additional evidence shots had been fired. Champaign, IL 61820, Emergency: 9-1-1 The victim learned that Alford allegedly made a total of $300 in transfers using the victim's phone from the victim to himself using Cash App. Eskridge reportedly slapped an employee in the face during a dispute over payment. E. Pershing in Decatur was shut down Friday afternoon by CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) A fallen tree caused a house fire in Champaign according to the Champaign Fire Department. Peiyuan Jim, 20, was arrested at 4:40 a.m. Saturday at his apartment in the 300 block of East Springfield Avenue, Champaign, for domestic battery and unlawful restraint. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The person suspected of a crime spree in Champaign County on Wednesday has been arrested. There were no injuries on the scene but the residents of the home will be displaced. A passerby reported smoke coming from the home. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. The total estimated value of the stolen items is $980. More >> Champaign PD: Charges filed in possible road rage shooting from 2021 . The offender left the area before police arrived. A. The United States Marshals Service Northern District of Indiana arrested McCubbins around noon on Tuesday. Warren Charter left the comfort of home for two weeks, embracing cold and uncomfortable Winter days and nights. The driver had left the area. I had caffeine poisoning. On December 6, 2022, at approximately 7:16 p.m., one female and two male subjects entered T-Mobile located at 61 East Marketview Drive in Champaign.