If you have any information about the whereabouts of any of these suspects please submit an anonymous tip via this website, call our TIPS line at 217-373-TIPS, or use our free P3 Tips mobile app. 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. Officers Hobson, Reilly, Tatum, Warren and Watkins received certificate awards for their outstanding impaired driving enforcement. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Rashaud Weatherall who had sustained multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Christopher forward McKensie Jackson (14) heads to the bench late in the fourth quarter against Champaign (St. Thomas More) on Thursday during the Class 1A girls basketball semifinals at CEFCU. The student paid $200 to the scammer before realizing that the check had bounced. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) A Champaign man was arrested in connection to an October 2021 shooting on North Prospect. Once he completes his sentence, he will serve three years of supervised release. A hit-and-run accident was reported at noon Feb. 20 in the 600 block of East John Street, Champaign. Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate an ice rescue, reinforcing victim removal skills. Some sun this morning with increasing clouds this afternoon. Low 31F. A U. of I. student reported Feb. 23 that he had been the victim of an ongoing extortion scam between December 2021 and Feb. 17. Derrick Humphery, 32, was in court on Thursday. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with a lion design on the front and back, khaki pants, and white shoes. The student later discovered that none of the claims were true. The second male was wearing a maroon sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. The student awoke to see a person sitting at the end of her bed. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. Here's how to watch the game, with all your TV information, top scorers, coaching bios and more. ALL TRADEMARKS BELONG TO THEIR RIGHTFUL . On January 3, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., an unknown male entered the First Mid Bank & Trust located at 114 West Church Street in Champaign. Several other demands for money were made over time, with the student paying a total of $4,500. Persico reportedly used another persons rewards points without permission to book a hotel room for three nights. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you . Police seek the publics assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. For more information about the incidents listed here, please contact the U. of I. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) People were displaced from their home after the Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire on Thursday. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted by Moline police on aggravated battery charges inside Moline bar. A Davenport man was arrested Monday after police say he neglected his bedridden mother causing her death. The university is joined by Busey Bank, Carle Health, Christie Clinic, OSF HealthCare and the United Way of Champaign County, each of which is investing $50,000. The estimated cost to replace the window is $450. Daniel E. Hoffman, 17, was charged as an adult for allegedly shooting a woman at a party in the 600 block of North American Street in Paxton on Feb. 18. The other male stood by holding the door open until they were all exiting the business. Chance of rain 50%.. Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim from Champaign with multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the legs. It was reported that someone entered an unlocked vehicle overnight Friday or Saturday while it was parked in the 300 block of East John Street, Champaign, and stole miscellaneous items, including electronics and medications. I only had one before, but I had five after because I had like [], CHAMPAIGN, Ill., (WCIA) We now know new details about how Champaign Police caught a suspect in a road rage shooting. Its a good deal. No. The city said northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street while work is being completed. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The City of Champaign announced that one northbound lane of Randolph Street will be closed beginning Monday. Police ask if anyone has seen this truck or might know its whereabouts to contact the traffic division at 563-344-4047. 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. Seven people started a hunger strike on Saturday, Feb. 25. A U. of I. student reported that he was the victim of an internet-based scam between Feb. 19-22. According to developer Doug Altenberger, a major source of the delay has been rising building costs. Low 31F. The Illinois State Police will lead the investigation into the shooting, with assistance from Urbana police, the Champaign County Sheriffs Office and the University of Illinois Police Department, Champaign police said. Champaign Police Department Officer Chris Oberheim died after being struck by gunfire while reporting to a domestic disturbance. Champaign | News | May 2021 1 Officer Killed And 24-Year-Old Suspect Dead In Shooting: Police Darion Lafayette, 24, was killed during the shooting, according to the County Coroner's Office. Multiple university-owned tools, including a large lawn mower, had been stolen. BLOG; CATEGORIES. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. If you're having . They bagged all items and exited the store without rendering payment. The Illinois State Police will submit the case to the Stark County States Attorney once the investigation is complete. 0:00. At 11:05 p.m. Thursday, U. of I. student Caden D. Chenicek, 20, of Champaign, was cited for aggravated battery at Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign. Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes ofwebsite accessibility This week. The semi overturned Friday around 12:30 p.m. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. When officers arrived, they learned no one was fighting at that time and that the individuals had begun to leave the scene. A 30-year-old male inside of a motor vehicle who sustained a fatal gunshot wound Nov. 13. Wanted Suspects. The suspects fled with the phones valued at $4,500.00. The News-Gazette 2101 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL 61820 +1 (217)351-5252 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822 +1 (217)373-1500 Mahomet Car Connection 1103 E Oak St, Mahomet, IL 61853 +1. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is partnering with local businesses and organizations to invest $300,000 to fight violent crime in Champaign County. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) State Police are responding to a semi-truck rolling over on Interstate 74 in Champaign County. The fraudulent transactions totaled over $10,000. Police said Victor M. Hurtado is wanted for possessing a gun despite being a previously convicted felon. 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. Douglas County Sheriff Nathan Chaplin said in a press release that Tuscola Police Department had made an arrest at 2:56 p.m. Another woman tried to pull Hearnes off the first victim and in the melee, Hearnes stabbed that other woman in the eye. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. GPS tracking information showed that the phone was taken to an apartment in Urbana. Police received a report at 10:56 a.m. of a large fight in progress. An arrest warrant was issued four months ago for Henry A. Pettigrew, who was arrested for the shooting Wednesday in Urbana. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. Officers found a loaded handgun that they later learned had been reported stolen, about 5 pounds of cannabis, a scale, empty plastic bags and $175 cash in the car. Avery Falconer, 33, whose last known address was on Kimberly Drive, pleaded guilty Monday before Judge Randy Rosenbaum to failure to return from furlough. Laresha L. Reed, 42, no address provided, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment building in the 400 block of East Healey Street, Champaign, for trespassing. Low near 30F. The victim pursued the offender who then, with three additional offenders, battered the victim and took his phone. Assistant States Attorney Brooke Hinman said the teen had missed probation appointments and school, and did not write the letter of apology that she had been ordered to. 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. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. A woman told police she pulled up next to his vehicle and saw him masturbating while looking at children playing, according to a report. Davenport Police Patrol Units respond to screwdriver attack Monday morning. Rock Island police are asking for help to identify a man they say stole about $200 worth of times from Hy-Vee. Mayor Deb Feinen designated March 3 as Nolan Miller Day in Champaign, an honor the state champion swimmer from Central celebrated at Fridays gathering with family, friends and teammates in the schools cafeteria. The overturn happened westbound near []. No arrests have been made in separate shootings Saturday and Sunday. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, displayed a note indicating the presence of a handgun, and demanded money. Vermilion County Circuit Court Judge Derek J. Girton set Trimbles sentencing hearing for April 26. Before that, he spent seven years on Decatur's police force. Officials say because of the debris from the interstate bridge in that area. is urging students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support one another during "Unofficial," which is the unofficial St. Patricks Day. But we also spoke with Judy Borton, whose grandson is in custody, and she said five people are still striking. Front Desk: 217-351-4545 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) The Champaign Fire Department extinguished a house fire in Champaign on Thursday night. Following Peoples' arrest for allegedly pulling a fire alarm, police found multiple pills of suspected methamphetamine on him. 82 E. 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Champaign officers were equipped with body cameras in 2017, and those cameras are activated when an officer responds to service calls or is engaged in any law enforcement-related encounter, according to the departments website. Julia Rietz, the Champaign County States Attorney, []. Threats of the same nature were also soon made to East Prairie Middle School and Tuscola High School. A Princeton man was charged after police say he crashed a UTV and fled leaving an injured 11-year-old behind. The first scam happened for over a year between December of 2021 and Feb. 17. Julia Rietz, the Champaign County States Attorney, [], UPDATE: 1:48 pm. 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He reported that he never opened an account with that provider, and someone else must have done so in his name. The two suspects skip scanned much of the merchandise and then attempted to pay for the remainder of the items with a credit card that declined payment. The City will accept applications for the 2021 process through Jan. 28. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The person suspected of a crime spree in Champaign County on Wednesday has been arrested. 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On October 30, 2022, at 2:10 a.m., a male victim was walking in the 300 block of East Green St. in Champaign when someone came up behind him and grabbed food out of his hand. There is no perceived threat to the public. The bicycle, which has an estimated value of $125, was locked to a rack.*. According to a post on Facebook, the fire was reported by a resident of the home. 5 Purdue (25-5, 14-5 Big Ten) closes its regular season schedule at Mackey Arena on Sunday with a matchup against Illinois (20-10, 10-8). The United States Marshals Service Northern District of Indiana arrested McCubbins around noon on Tuesday. Assault 01/25/2023 8:01 AM 1600 BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY AV Assault 01/25/2023 12:55 AM 600 BLOCK OF BREEN DR Theft 01/24/2023 3:11 PM 2600 BLOCK OF PROSPECT N Assault 01/23/2023 8:52 PM 1800 BLOCK OF VALLEY RD Other 01/23/2023 11:24 AM 100 BLOCK OF N . The items were left unattended in a bathroom. URBANA A Champaign man who allegedly had a loaded gun and cannabis in a car at the same time has been charged as a Class X felon. 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. Police seek the publics assistance in identifying a subject captured on video. More:Police from around Illinois gather to commemorate officers who have died. The total estimated value of the stolen items is $980. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding bicycle thefts. How will the Big Ten's last weekend shake out? Now, the Marching Illini is raising money to help make sure they can continue traveling and performing for you. Champaign Police advise every piece of information is valuable and ask anyone with additional information to please call Crime Stoppers. Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, died of his wounds, the citys police chief, Anthony Cobb,said in a statement. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted by East Moline police for fleeing, eluding police. Police have arrested Lamont Jackson, a 47-year-old male from Urbana, for his reported involvement in this incident. Came back, oh 2-230 and expected to do a little five minute job and I find this, the tree in the front yard, Mills said. A private plane transporting Bryan Kohberger back to Idaho stopped for several minutes at Willard Airport. The chase began when police in Danville, Illinois tried to stop Henry's vehicle for a traffic violation shortly before 7 p.m. Police said Henry disregarded emergency lights and headed toward Indiana. WAND has received several reports in regard to branches, trees, and poles down throughout the streets of Decatur, and reports of power outages. URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - Firefighters were called out to a Champaign-Urbana MTD building that is used by the Urbana School District early Thursday morning. Police are asking any businesses or anyone in the involved neighborhood with surveillance cameras to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area either prior to or after the incident. The 25-year-old was fatally shot, while two other men were injured and several vehicles were struck by gunfire, according to reports. 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A trial date is tentatively set for this spring. It appeared that the person may have entered the apartment through a sliding door with a faulty lock. The (Champaign) News-Gazettereported that the suspect was a man. A Vermilion County jury found Nicholas Trimble, 42, guilty of six counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Rafael Arevalo, 26, and Omar Roman, 26, both of Danville. The victim was then transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. According to Raoul, Nicholas Trimble arranged a meeting to buy cannabis from Arevalo on Sept. 4, 2017. A U. of I. student reported that someone had broken his vehicle window between Thursday and Sunday while it was parked in a garage in the 900 block of South Third Street, Champaign. At 11:36 a.m. Sunday at TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 603 S. Sixth St., Champaign, Brenda K. Persico, 30, of Homer, Illinois, was issued a state of Illinois notice to appear in court for identity theft. Champaign 1 day ago WILLIAMS, KAMRON JAMAL | 2023-03-02 Champaign County, Illinois Booking This police blotter provides information only about crimes that have been reported to the University of Illinois Police Department. Shortly after taking the report, the officer found the vehicle parked in a garage in the 100 block of East Green Street, Champaign. 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