High near 50F. An employee of Evergreen Tobacco, 306 E. Green St., Champaign, reported that he was struck in the head around 7:30 p.m. Saturday after someone stole $80 worth of merchandise. The suspect was described as a middle-aged white male, last seen wearing a camouflage jacket and baseball cap. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) Part of a Champaign bike trail is currently closed. The two were engaged in a verbal dispute before the man struck the student. Inmates at the Champaign County Jail have been protesting high bonds. A Davenport man was sentenced to prison for possessing a firearm as a felon and possessing a distribution amount of fentanyl. At 12:48 a.m. Sunday, a U. of I. student reported that his food delivery order was stolen from outside the rear entrance of Taft-Van Doren Hall, 1213 S. Fourth St., Champaign. 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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. Sunny to partly cloudy. The United States Marshals Service Northern District of Indiana arrested McCubbins around noon on Tuesday. He already is serving a sentence for vehicular hijacking and armed robbery in Illinois, online records show. A vehicle was reported stolen at 3:18 a.m. Saturday from a garage in the 1000 block of South Second Street, Champaign. Davenport Police are investigating an overnight shooting in downtown Davenport that injured one person. Preliminary information suggests the victim was walking in the area of E Beardsley Avenue and N Fourth Street when he was struck by gunfire. An exchange of gunfire followed in which both officers and the suspect were shot. News-Gazette | Your Source for News and Advertising in East Central Illinois Trees, traffic: Impact of high winds felt throughout area 13 hrs ago Fierce wind gusts uprooted a 50-foot tree at. The prescription drug boxes located in the lobby of each respective department have been removed due to safety concerns. Yet, he says survival doesn't adhere to any rules. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding bicycle thefts. Henry had an active arrest warrant for attempted murder issued on Feb. 7, 2023 in Champaign County, Illinois. According to Raoul, Nicholas Trimble arranged a meeting to buy cannabis from Arevalo on Sept. 4, 2017. More:Speak out for Gregory opens conversation about police response to mental health crisis. 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. What a game. The bomb did not ignite and was found by a receptionist at the clinic, who then called police, federal officials said. 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 []. The offender left the area before police arrived. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. . Champaign Police advise every piece of information is valuable and ask anyone with additional information to please call Crime Stoppers. Cold Cases Missing Persons Daily Archive. The items have a total estimated value of $150. 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. 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.. Champaign Police Department Front Desk: 217-351-4545 A driver struck another vehicle while backing out of a parking space and then left the area without attempting to exchange information. Low near 30F. The district does not want anyone to enter the barricaded areas. 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 COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking assistance with a wanted suspect, 47-year-old Evelyn D. Bellamy. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Rashaud Weatherall who had sustained multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Fire Chief Gary Ludwig said firefighters found an active fire in the living room of a house in the 800 block of Richards Lane. Officers on-scene immediately rendered medical aid with the assistance of the Champaign Fire Department. Burlington man arrested for possession of meth. Tracy Parsons and Urbana Police Chief Bryant Seraphin appeared with Scott Beatty on WDWS regarding local gun violence and police relations. CHAMPAIGN Crime Stoppers of Champaign County needs help solving a theft at a Champaign cellphone store. Cobb said Oberheim joined the police force in Champaign, a city of about 85,000, in September 2008. The Associated Press. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, displayed a note indicating the presence of a handgun, and demanded money. Have you seen him? Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.. A passerby reported smoke coming from the home. There was evidence that tools were used to break into two buildings on the property. 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. A U. of I. student reported that he was the victim of an internet-based scam between Feb. 19-22. The student was assessed at the location by medical staff, but she declined an ambulance trip to the hospital. Its nice to see parents and swimmers (here), Miller said. In a rare move, Rantoul police quickly released video of the incident. Police initially were called to Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign, where Bzdula reportedly attempted to use fake identification to enter the business. Surely, this was an attempt to quell public concern. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance. URBANA A Champaign man who allegedly robbed a friend of cash electronically is due back in court in April. In many ways, hair braiding has deep roots in the African American community; Its a style, a statement and a way of bringing history into modern-day life. 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. The identity of the dead man is being withheld pending further verification of his identity and notification to the family. 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. BLOG; CATEGORIES. A Bettendorf woman was arrested after police say a chase ended in a crash Monday morning. 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. Vermilion County Circuit Court Judge Derek J. Girton set Trimbles sentencing hearing for April 26. 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. Police seek the publics assistance in identifying a subject captured on video. 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. The male then used the victims credit cards to purchase a large amount of gift cards from Sams Club nearby. Trimble and the individual who accompanied him opened fire on Omar Roman, who was shot a total of 15 times. When officers arrived, they learned no one was fighting at that time and that the individuals had begun to leave the scene. Rock Island police are asking for help to identify a man they say stole about $200 worth of times from Hy-Vee. The student awoke to see a person sitting at the end of her bed. Both appeared to be White; one was wearing a black Reebok hoodie and khaki pants []. The computer, which has an estimated value of $1,966, was left unattended in the employees unlocked office. The News-Gazette reported that the shootout happened days after Cobb said he feared that a shooting involving police could happen because the city is dealing with an increase in gun violence. 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. Police initially were called to Kam's, 102 E. Green St., Champaign, where Bzdula reportedly attempted to use fake identification to enter the business. Shortly after taking the report, the officer found the vehicle parked in a garage in the 100 block of East Green Street, Champaign. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. 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 When the door attendant refused entry, Bzdula took the businesss $500 identification scanner and threw it into the street. On November 17, 2014, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Damian Henderson was believed to be shot and killed in the 0-100 block of Forsythia Drive in Champaign. 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