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. 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. 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. Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a homicide. It appeared that the person may have entered the apartment through a sliding door with a faulty lock. Raoul said that on Sept. []. A trial date is tentatively set for this spring. Cody James Toki in Ohio Champaign County 8/27/1992. This police blotter provides information only about crimes that have been reported to the University of Illinois Police Department. 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. He talked about it all the time, Rice said. Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate an ice rescue, reinforcing victim removal skills. According to online Scott County Jail records, Holdorf was being held on a $25,000 cash-only bond Saturday. 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Police initially were called to Kam's, 102 E. Green St., Champaign, where Bzdula reportedly attempted to use fake identification to enter the business. Anderson and Thompson reportedly were involved in an argument that became physical. The other male stood by holding the door open until they were all exiting the business. An exchange of gunfire followed in which both officers and the suspect were shot. Henry had an active arrest warrant for attempted murder issued on Feb. 7, 2023 in Champaign County, Illinois. 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. Police: Champaign officer and suspect die in shootout University police said they received a threatening call Friday. NOTE - The date listed in the title is the date of the posting, not the crime. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. The day Avery Falconer was supposed to turn himself in to begin serving a six-year sentence for delivery of cocaine, he did not. Resources on properly locking bicycles on campus can be found on the Campus Recreation websites Bike Parking page. 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. 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. 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. There was evidence that tools were used to break into two buildings on the property. The suspect appears to be wearing a dark-colored jacket, dark-colored athletic-style pants with a vertical white stripe along the leg, and white shoes. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) A fallen tree caused a house fire in Champaign according to the Champaign Fire Department. Security cameras captured images of a person of interest in the area at the time of the crime. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you . Police seek the publics assistance in identifying a subject captured on video. Once the phones were retrieved from a locked cabinet, one male distracted an employee and grabbed the phones from the counter. Davenport Walmart burglary, during closed store hours leads to arrest. 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. A 20-year-old male and a 28-year-old male, both from Champaign sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were treated and released. Champaign County Jail inmates protest high bonds with a hunger strike Its been three weeks since Azaan Lee ended up dead after an encounter with Rantoul police. Officers discovered an unresponsive 36-year-old female victim inside of a vehicle suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. The Associated Press. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) People were displaced from their home after the Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire on Thursday. 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Fourth St., Champaign. Speak out for Gregory opens conversation about police response to mental health crisis, Police from around Illinois gather to commemorate officers who have died, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871 Its nice to see parents and swimmers (here), Miller said. 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. High 52F. Urbana Park District received a $550,000 grant to help build a new Meadowbrook Park Playground. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. The incident was captured onthe victims video doorbell. Police Department at 217-333-1216 or. 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. One man was injured in the Nov. 2 shooting; the injury is not believed to be life-threatening. Avery Falconer, 33, whose last known address was on Kimberly Drive, pleaded guilty Monday before Judge Randy Rosenbaum to failure to return from furlough. 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A U. of I. employee reported that a university-owned laptop computer had been stolen Feb. 20 after it was delivered to Mumford Hall, 1301 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana. Crime of the Week - Champaign County Crime Stoppers The stolen property in this case has not been recovered. 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 City will accept applications for the 2021 process through Jan. 28. This electronic version of the daily crime log is provided as a convenience and is updated as frequently as possible. Please note: Those arrested are presumed innocent until proved guilty, and formal charges may change as cases are adjudicated. Crime - The Daily Illini A man reported Tuesday that he had been the victim of deceptive practices after receiving a call from a credit monitoring service saying that he had $3,629 in outstanding bills with a telecommunications provider. Crime Stoppers: Champaign man wanted on gun charge The department responded to a fire at an unoccupied house on South Fair Street around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Raoul said that on Sept. 4, 2017,. Police have arrested Lamont Jackson, a 47-year-old male from Urbana, for his reported involvement in this incident. On September 16, 2022, at approximately 7:48 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2400 block of West Springfield Avenue for a report of a shooting with injury. 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. Robberies occurred Oct. 4 and Oct. 13 at the CVS at 107 W. Green Street. We don't want your name, just your information. URBANA A Champaign man who admitted he failed to show up for a prison sentence when he was supposed to has had another three years tacked on to that sentence. 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 Champaign man found guilty for 2017 double homicide | Local News Theyve had their eyes on him for months, and are now sharing the evidence that led to his arrest. Owoeye previously had been issued a no-trespassing notice for all U. of I. property. Top Stories | wandtv.com Most recent Champaign County Bookings Illinois. There were no injuries on the scene but the residents of the home will be displaced. Once he completes his sentence, he will serve three years of supervised release. 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM CST The charges against the trio stem from the theft of guns, coins and other valuables from an Urbana storage unit on Dec. 9. Throughout the rest of the day, he worked [], URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) If youve been online recently, you may have seen something about Illini mens basketball player Matthew Mayers comments to the WCIA Sports team. A Galesburg man was charged after police say he shot at a man after an argument in July. 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. Champaign Police Provides Community Update on Gun Violence Officer Chris Oberheim died after being struck by gunfire while reporting to a domestic disturbance. The male then used the victims credit cards to purchase a large amount of gift cards from Sams Club nearby. Assistant Attorneys General Brian Holmes and Daniel Weiler are prosecuting the case for Raouls Criminal Prosecutions Bureau. Champaign, IL 61820, Emergency: 9-1-1 "There has been a lot of hardships, definitely trying to stay the course and stay positive," Gasser said. They bagged all items and exited the store without rendering payment. Tracy Parsons and Urbana Police Chief Bryant Seraphin appeared with Scott Beatty on WDWS regarding local gun violence and police relations. All rights reserved. Crime Stoppers doesn't want your name, just your information. Burlington man arrested for possession of meth. Hurtado [] The bicycle, which has an estimated value of $500, was locked to a rack. 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. I had caffeine poisoning. 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. 0:57. Its a good deal. No. Areas of patchy fog early. The semi overturned Friday around 12:30 p.m. The suspects fled with the phones valued at $4,500.00. I appreciate the assistance of both the Danville Police Department and the FBI. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) The Champaign Fire Department extinguished a house fire in Champaign on Thursday night. The bicycle, which has an estimated value of $125, was locked to a rack.*. The shooting is believed to be isolated, police said. A Bettendorf woman was arrested after police say a chase ended in a crash Monday morning. State Police said the accident happened near the exit to U.S. Route []. There were no injuries on the scene but the residents of the home will be displaced. According to a post on Facebook, the fire was reported by a resident of the home. URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - Firefighters were called out to a Champaign-Urbana MTD building that is used by the Urbana School District early Thursday morning. WAND has received several reports in regard to branches, trees, and poles down throughout the streets of Decatur, and reports of power outages. News Releases - City of Champaign The two were engaged in a verbal dispute before the man struck the student. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding an aggravatedbattery. Crime - KWQC Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Bob Richards, the only male two-time winner of the Olympic pole vault, who in the 1950s became a hero of American Cold War competition with the Soviet Union and a breakfast-table hero to millions. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft.