Shooting Investigation – 400 Block of East Church Street
On May 18, 2022, at approximately 7:23 p.m., Champaign Police responded to a call of shots fired in the 400 Block of E Church Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that one house was struck in the shooting, and a child inside the home sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his hand. He was treated at […]
Champaign Police Invite the Public to Annual Police Week Events
Police Employee Awards, Memorial Ceremony Announced for Week of May 16 The Champaign Police Department invites the public to attend two events this week as we recognize employees for their efforts and honor our fallen officers with reverence. On Wednesday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m., the Champaign Police Employee Awards Ceremony will be held at […]
Shooting Investigation – 1000 Block of N McKinley Avenue
Officers from the Champaign Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of N McKinley Avenue at 11:30 a.m. on May 4, 2022, for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a scene spanning two blocks at the intersection of McKinley and Beardsley with multiple shell casings and at least one vehicle struck […]
Champaign Police Installing Automated License Plate Readers
Webpage Launched to Promote Public Information On May 2, 2022, Flock Group, Inc. started installation on Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) units for use by the Champaign Police Department. In total, 46 ALPR units will be installed throughout the community. The use of readers was authorized in the City of Champaign in December 2021 for […]
Community Advisory: Champaign Police Alert Community of Destructive Social Media Trend
“Door Kick Challenge” Video Leads to Property Damage CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign Police Department wishes to alert the community of a social media trend that was recently observed in our community. “Door Kick Challenge” videos have the potential for property damage and danger to residents, and the Champaign Police Department urges area residents not to […]
Shooting Investigation – 1200 Block of North Market Street
Officers from the Champaign Police Department responded to the 1200 block of North Market Street at 12:43 p.m. on April 17, 2022, for a report of shots fired. A short time later, a 27-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He is presently in stable condition. […]
Champaign Police Announce “Last Ride” Procession for K-9 Cash
Community Advised of Traffic Impacts Throughout City of Champaign The Champaign Police Department would like to advise the community of potential traffic delays on the morning of Friday, April 15, as officers honor the life and service of retired K-9 Cash as he takes one last ride at the age of nine. Cash, a German […]
Shooting Investigation – Apricot Drive
Officers from the Champaign Police Department responded to Apricot Drive at 12:56 a.m. on April 12, 2022, for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and rendered medical aid. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and is presently in […]
Shooting Investigation –2300 to 2500 Block of North Market Street
Officers from the Champaign Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Hunters Pond Run at 2:43 a.m. on April 10, 2022, for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and rendered medical aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is […]
Criminal Charges Announced in January 24, 2019 Homicide Investigation
On January 24, 2019, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 800 Block of Fairoaks Drive following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered 38-year-old Dehrone Hobbs unresponsive inside a private residence and suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Hobbs was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. An […]