Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigating Robbery of Credit Union
Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:48 p.m. on July 18, 2023, to the 1200 block of S. Mattis Avenue for a report of a robbery at a credit union. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the credit union, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of currency. No […]
Joint First Responder Training to be held July 25 at Jefferson Middle School
Champaign County first responders will hold a joint training exercise on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, starting at 8:00 a.m. at Jefferson Middle School (1115 Crescent Dr, Champaign). The training exercise will conclude at approximately 2:00 p.m. and will help prepare first responders for rapid response emergency scenarios and mutual aid needs that may occur in […]
Arrest Made in June 24, 2023, Homicide Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a June 2023 homicide on Springfield Avenue. On June 24, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 11:08 p.m. for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. On-scene, officers located 34-year-old Keith Marrissette from Champaign with a potentially […]
Homicide Investigation – 1700 Block of S. State Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:39 p.m. on July 13, 2023, to the 1700 block of S. State Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found a 20-year-old male victim from Champaign with a potentially life-threatening injury from a gunshot wound and a 21-year-old female victim from Champaign with a […]
Fatal Traffic Crash – Intersection of Green and State Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:01 p.m. on July 12, 2023, to the intersection of Green and State Street for a report of an Accident with Injuries. On-scene, officers found a single-vehicle rollover accident in the westbound lane. A 42-year-old man from Champaign was found unconscious inside the vehicle, having sustained multiple injuries in the […]
Champaign Police Department Launches Officer Recruitment Marketing Campaign
On July 13, 2023, the Champaign Police Department launched a new marketing campaign to recruit police officers. The department is launching a campaign to attract talented individuals who are committed to public service and making a positive impact in our community. The campaign can be viewed online at joinchampaignpd.com. The webpage serves as a centerpiece […]
Arrest Made in Fatal Traffic Collision from June 30, 2023
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a June 30, 2023, traffic incident near the intersection of N. Neil and Maple Street. Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:49 p.m. on June 30, 2023, to the intersection of Neil and Maple Street for a report of an Accident with Injuries. On-scene, officers found […]
Homicide Investigation – 2500 Block of West Springfield Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 7:06 p.m. on July 3, 2023, for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 27-year-old Champaign man unresponsive inside an apartment from an apparent gunshot wound. Paramedics responded and the male was pronounced deceased on the scene. The […]
Fatal Traffic Collision – Intersection of Neil and Maple Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:49 p.m. on June 30, 2023, to the intersection of Neil and Maple Street for a report of an Accident with Injuries. On-scene, officers found a 20-year-old Urbana man and his wrecked motorcycle near the roadway. The man had sustained multiple injuries in a crash, and officers with the Champaign […]
Homicide Investigation – 2500 Block of W. Springfield Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 11:08 p.m. on June 24, 2023, for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. On-scene, officers located a 34-year-old man from Champaign with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound and immediately rendered medical aid with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department. The victim […]