Champaign Police See Vehicle Stolen in Social Media Trend
Community Advised of Recent Vehicle Break-in, Theft in Champaign The Champaign Police Department wishes to alert the community to a recent vehicle theft and another break-in that appear to be related to a growing social media trend. Cities across the nation have issued warnings in recent months about videos that teach would-be thieves how to […]
Charges Filed in October 24, 2021, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into an October 2021 shooting incident. On Oct. 24, 2021, at approximately 1:13 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Town Center Boulevard and North Prospect Avenue for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 24-year-old male inside a vehicle […]
Charges Filed in January 3, 2023, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a January 2023 shooting incident. On January 3, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. to the 2400 block of N. Neil Street for a report of a Shooting with Injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 40-year-old Champaign man with a potentially life-threatening gunshot […]
City of Champaign Sees Early Successes in Pilot Use of Automated License Plate Readers
New Technology Has Aided Police in 54 Police Investigations CHAMPAIGN – The City of Champaign is pleased to share details about the effectiveness of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology in addressing felony crimes in our community. Even as the technology was being installed, ALPRs proved to be highly effective investigative tools and aided Champaign […]
Shooting Investigation – 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched at 8:50 p.m. on February 12, 2023, to the 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive to assist medical providers already on scene. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old Champaign man and were interviewing him regarding a battery incident when they saw that he was bleeding. Following an inspection, the man was found […]
Arrest Made in October 19, 2022, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into an October 2022 shooting on Dogwood Drive. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 10:15 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2300 block of Sangamon Drive for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 12-year-old male victim in a vehicle […]
Arrest Made in January 5, 2023, Homicide Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a January 2023 homicide on Garden Hills Drive. On January 5, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:33 p.m. to the 1200 block of Garden Hills Drive for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located 21-year-old Jalen Williams from Champaign suffering […]
Homicide Investigation – 1200 Block of Garden Hills Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:33 p.m. on January 5, 2023, to the 1200 block of Garden Hills Drive for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old male victim from Champaign suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to the chest. Personnel from the Champaign Police and Fire Departments immediately rendered […]
Champaign Police Address Gun Violence, Quality of Life Concerns in 2022
The Champaign Police Department worked in 2022 to promote public safety, prevent and solve crime, and strengthen community relationships. The Department set three key priorities for the year: reducing gun violence, increasing community engagement, and addressing quality of life concerns in Champaign. Through these efforts, Champaign Police reported a 50.2% reduction in shooting incidents in […]
Shooting Investigation – 2400 Block of N Neil Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. on January 3, 2023, to the 2400 Block of N. Neil Street for a report of a Shooting with Injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 40-year-old Champaign man with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen. Personnel from the Champaign Police and Fire Departments rendered medical aid […]