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If convicted of attempted murder for allegedly shooting Liam Gasser in a vehicle on city street 16 months ago, Derrick Humphery faces 31 years to natural life in prison. Armed robbery occurs on University Avenue, Three floors of Scott Hall vandalized, student arrested, Teen responsible for December Illini Union Bookstore robbery is sentenced, The Daily Illini police blotter for May 2, The Daily Illini Police Blotter for April 25, The Daily Illini police blotter for April 18, The Daily Illini Police Blotter for April 11, UI student arrested for filing false police report, The Daily Illini Police Blotter for April 4, UI student battered in apartment by man posing as maintenance worker, The Daily Illini police blotter for March 28, Police investigate suspicious package at Smith Memorial Hall. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. A U. of I. student reported that she was punched in the face by an unknown man at 12:03 a.m. Saturday near First and Green streets, Champaign. 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. A. Police haven't released certain details about the shootout, including the names of the wounded officer and the suspect. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with a lion design on the front and back, khaki pants, and white shoes. Most recent Champaign County Bookings Illinois. One male was wearing a black hat, gray sweatshirt, black pants and shoes. He wanted to be a veterinarian since he was like 7 years old. Police Department at 217-333-1216 or. The suspect was described as a middle-aged white male, last seen wearing a camouflage jacket and baseball cap. A trial date is tentatively set for this spring. PESOTUM, Ill. (WCIA) Northbound traffic on Interstate 57 is currently reduced to one lane near Pesotum due to an overturned semi-truck. 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. The other male stood by holding the door open until they were all exiting the business. Its a good deal. No. The female appeared to be a black female, wearing a yellow cap, black coat, light-colored jeans, and orange shoes. The female approached the counter and asked to purchase five iPhones. 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 . Trimble shot Rafael Arevalo six times, killing him. Investigators are asking any businesses or residents with surveillance cameras to review the footage for any persons or vehicles captured in the area either prior to or after the incident. 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. Davenport Walmart burglary, during closed store hours leads to arrest. The department responded to a fire at an unoccupied house on South Fair Street around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. A Vermilion County jury found Nicholas Trimble, 42, of Champaign guilty of six counts of first-degree murder in the murders of Rafael Arevalo, 26, and Omar Roman, 26, both of whom were from Danville. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. 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. Several other demands for money were made over time, with the student paying a total of $4,500. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Champaign Police release evidence leading them to road rage shooting arrest, Randolph St. lane closure in Champaign begins Monday. The subject is described as a middle-aged white male and was seen wearing a dark blue jacket, a grey or olive-green hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants, and boots. His only intention was to serve, protect and help provide care before he was senselessly fired upon and killed, the chief said. A current version for public viewing is always kept in hard copy at the front desk of the University of Illinois Police Department, located in the Public Safety Building at 1110 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana. 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. A man reported that he was knocked to the ground and kicked around 2 a.m. Sunday by four unknown people somewhere within a block of an apartment complex in the 900 block of Welch Drive, Urbana. and has CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) The Champaign Fire Department extinguished a house fire in Champaign on Thursday night. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The person suspected of a crime spree in Champaign County on Wednesday has been arrested. CHAMPAIGN, ILL (WAND): Living life rough on the streets, that's how a Champaign homeless advocate described his 14 day journey into the life of his homeless community members. Homicide Investigation - 1200 Block of Garden Hills Drive January 6, 2023 Champaign Police Address Gun Violence, Quality of Life Concerns in 2022 January 5, 2023 Shooting Investigation - 2400 Block of N Neil Street January 3, 2023 Champaign Police Officer Jeffrey Creel Retires December 22, 2022 View more news releases Non-emergency: 217-333-8911 CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) A teacher at International Preparatory Academy in Champaign is on the shortlist to receive a coveted teaching award. Chance of rain 50%.. Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. 0:00. is urging students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support one another during "Unofficial," which is the unofficial St. Patricks Day. At a public services committee meeting this week, the committee discussed applying for a federal grant to help pay for additional firefighters needed as a result of the casino opening, and adjusted the liquor code to allow the casino to serve alcohol. 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. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance. 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. Preliminary information suggests the victim was walking in the area of E Beardsley Avenue and N Fourth Street when he was struck by gunfire. Alex P. Bzdula, 19, of Chicago, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of East Green Street, Champaign, for damaging property. 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The investigation into the Sunday night shooting is ongoing and no arrests have been made. *Bicycle owners can reduce the risk of theft. Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area around the time of the incident. Illini intend to lean on Mayer, Shannon in March, 'We found a way': Tuscola into Elite Eight after epic, 4-overtime comeback. The fire department responded early Sunday morning. Facebook; The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871 The convictions came following a weeklong trial. A vehicle was reported stolen at 3:18 a.m. Saturday from a garage in the 1000 block of South Second Street, Champaign. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) A Champaign man was arrested in connection to an October 2021 shooting on North Prospect. GPS tracking information showed that the phone was taken to an apartment in Urbana. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time, Zimmerman said. Police seek the publics assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. 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. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim from Champaign with multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the legs. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Henry had an active arrest warrant for attempted murder issued on Feb. 7, 2023 in Champaign County, Illinois. On December 9, 2022, at approximately 1:15 p.m., a male suspect stole a wallet from a purse while distracting a customer at Hobby Lobby, located at 2102 North Neil Street in Champaign. 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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. Cobb said Oberheim joined the police force in Champaign, a city of about 85,000, in September 2008. Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate an ice rescue, reinforcing victim removal skills. 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. The incident happened in June, according to police. Seven people started a hunger strike on Saturday, Feb. 25. A 28-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg. 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. But today, that face settles into a momentary sigh of relief.". Update at 3 p.m. Paxton Police Chief Coy Cornett released a statement that 18-year-old Kaiden P. McCubbins of Rantoul was arrested on a Ford County arrest warrant for armed robbery in direct connection to the Feb. 18 shooting in Paxton. 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. Security cameras captured images of a person of interest in the area at the time of the crime. Kristian KP Philpotts grew up wanting to work in the world of animal science. . Threats of the same nature were also soon made to East Prairie Middle School and Tuscola High School. When arrested, he will be booked into jail on a $100,000 bond. 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. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding bicycle thefts. Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a homicide. A 16-year-old was killed in the shooting last week on East Eureka Street. At 12:25 a.m. Saturday outside Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign, U. of I. student Eugene Jang, 21, of Champaign, was issued a state of Illinois notice to appear in court for battery. Monticello Schools Superintendent Vic Zimmerman said in a statement that Oberheim had four daughters, including three who attend the district's schools, and that he was very involved in their lives. URBANA An Urbana woman who admitted her role in an attack on another woman at a Tolono mobile-home park has been sentenced to 90 days in the county jail. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. There were no injuries on the scene but the residents of the home will be displaced. It was reported Feb. 24 that a Champaign woman was the victim of check fraud. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. One person was injured in a shooting in the 1200 block of Hedge Road May 21. More >> Champaign PD: Charges filed in possible road rage shooting from 2021 . The bicycle, which has an estimated value of $500, was locked to a rack. Low near 30F. What a game', Good Morning, Illini Nation: Big Ten standings update, Editorial | White Castle ruling leaves bad taste in business community's mouth, 'Craziness' of Illini helps secure double overtime win, Bob's buzzer beaters | Disappointing to say the least, New Illini-centered name, image, likeness collective targets big-dollar donations. Both appeared to be White; one was wearing a black Reebok hoodie and khaki pants []. 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 stolen property in this case has not been recovered. Police were called by a witness who reported that Jim restrained a U. of I. student and also opened a door aggressively, striking the student. Hurtado [] The initial investigation indicates that the victims were standing in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Third Street, near Bradley Avenue when a vehicle approached and the occupants opened fire. The student reported that a dining hall employee grasped his arm too strongly when the student attempted to pass the check-in register. The semi overturned Friday around 12:30 p.m. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Several items were later recovered at the Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St., Champaign. The second male was wearing a maroon sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. CHAMPAIGN Crime Stoppers of Champaign County needs help solving a theft at a Champaign cellphone store. Fierce wind gusts uprooted a 50-foot tree at Allerton Park and Retreat Center; traffic backed up on I-72, I-74 and I-57 due to accidents. This electronic version of the daily crime log is provided as a convenience and is updated as frequently as possible. news-gazette.com 2101 Fox Drive Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-351-5252 Email: news@news-gazette.com. Through the cooperation of civilian witnesses at the scene and the use of a variety of technology, Champaign detectives were able to identify the (shooters) vehicle and ultimately Humphery as the shooter, said State's Attorney Julia Rietz. He talked about it all the time, Rice said. Police said Victor M. Hurtado is wanted for possessing a gun despite being a previously convicted felon. Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes ofwebsite accessibility This week. Police seek the publics assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. On December 19, 2022, at approximately 9:11 a.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the First Financial Bank located at 1205 South Neil Street for reports of a bank robbery. The subject appeared to be a white male with a receding hairline, and was last seen wearing a blue surgical mask, blue jacket, and light-colored pants. Robberies occurred Oct. 4 and Oct. 13 at the CVS at 107 W. Green Street. Online Scott County Jail records show he was being held on a $30,000 cash-only bond Thursday morning. For more information about the incidents listed here, please contact the U. of I. The items have a total estimated value of $150. Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged tosubmit a tip via this website, callour TIPS line at217-373-TIPS, or use our freeP3 Tips mobile app. More:Speak out for Gregory opens conversation about police response to mental health crisis. The prescription drug boxes located in the lobby of each respective department have been removed due to safety concerns. Whether youre team DJ TAT or team Cowboy Hat Kid, you have to admit they both know how to get a crowd excited for basketball. When the door attendant refused entry, Bzdula took the businesss $500 identification scanner and threw it into the street. Persico reportedly used another persons rewards points without permission to book a hotel room for three nights. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted by Moline police on aggravated battery charges inside Moline bar. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a black knit stocking cap with whitelettering on the front, a black zip up jacket, and blue jeans with holes in the knee. 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 Eskridge reportedly slapped an employee in the face during a dispute over payment. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was struck by gunfire while seated inside of a parked car Dec. 29. 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. Cody James Toki in Ohio Champaign County 8/27/1992. URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) The Urbana Police Department is asking for help in identifying a pair of thieves who stole from a store in the area. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male had attempted to steal over $1,400.00 worth of tools and fixtures but was confronted the at door by loss prevention. The total estimated value of the remaining items is $2,795. 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM CST 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. The day Avery Falconer was supposed to turn himself in to begin serving a six-year sentence for delivery of cocaine, he did not. Owoeye previously had been issued a no-trespassing notice for all U. of I. property. In a rare move, Rantoul police quickly released video of the incident. CHAMPAIGN, Ill., (WCIA) We now know new details about how Champaign Police caught a suspect in a road rage shooting. 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. A driver struck another vehicle while backing out of a parking space and then left the area without attempting to exchange information. The student was assessed at the location by medical staff, but she declined an ambulance trip to the hospital. The vehicle then fled the area. The semi overturned Friday around 12:30 p.m. I'm not homeless, so I will never truly understand but I'm using this opportunity to build a little more empathy about what their day is like." Raoul said that on Sept. 4, 2017,. Some sun this morning with increasing clouds this afternoon. Someone tried to kill me and the best we could do was juvenile jail? The victim was able to get away and the suspect left the area on foot. 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. If you're having . During the meeting, Trimble and another individual attempted to take the cannabis by force. Have you seen him? On September 16, 2022, at approximately 12:24 PM, Rantoul Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of St. Andrews Circle for a report of shots fired. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. A 30-year-old male inside of a motor vehicle who sustained a fatal gunshot wound Nov. 13. Urbana Park District received a $550,000 grant to help build a new Meadowbrook Park Playground. When officers arrived, they learned no one was fighting at that time and that the individuals had begun to leave the scene. After a canine alerted to the presence of drugs, deputies searched and found about 18.5 grams of methamphetamine. One burned unit at Central Storage Mini Warehouse, 1000 Griggs St., had a car with minor damage, while another four units were considered total losses, Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Sparks said. Officers on-scene immediately rendered medical aid with the assistance of the Champaign Fire Department. A Davenport man was arrested Saturday after deputies say he eight had marijuana plants. Cold Cases Missing Persons Daily Archive. Davenport Police Patrol Units respond to screwdriver attack Monday morning. When my office reached out to Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his staff for their assistance they continue to stand with us to fight violent crime, as does the Danville Police Department.. 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. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. A resident of the home reported the fire. 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. Two people were injured after their car was shot at and crashed into a telephone pole, according to police. At 2:12 a.m. Friday at Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall, 906 W. College Court, Urbana, Rodney L. Teague Jr., 32, of Champaign, was issued a no-trespass notice to all university property after police were notified of a man sleeping on a couch in the lower-level lounge area. 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. 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. Davenport Police responded to reports of hit-and-runs Thursday evening near Arlington Avenue and East Locust Street that police say left one with minor injuries. Fridays jury verdict of guilty against Nicholas Trimble clearly demonstrates that when we in law enforcement work together the most violent criminals in our community will be held accountable, said Lacy. UI police identified Kyesha Neil, 18, of Champaign, as the person who allegedly stole a $1,300 electronic tablet. I am committed to continuing to collaborate with law enforcement agencies at all levels of government to address violent crime in Illinois..

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