Category: Police Department Press Releases

Champaign Police Release Property Crime Suspects

The Champaign Police Department is releasing suspect information for four males believed to be responsible for recent property crimes – residential and vehicle burglaries – in Champaign. Following police investigation, the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office have obtained arrest warrants for the following individuals. Kairen Clay for the offense of Possession of a Stolen Firearm. […]


Champaign Police Investigating Bank Robbery, Suspect Arrested

Today, at approximately 11:24 a.m., Champaign Police responded to Chase Bank located at 201 West University Avenue for reports of a bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, approached the teller and verbally demanded money. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. No injuries have been reported […]


Champaign Police Investigating Fatal Accident

On Feb. 28, 2020, at approximately 10:59 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Kirby Avenue and Park Haven Drive for an accident involving a person in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive 36-year-old male who had sustained traumatic injuries. Officers provided immediate medical assistance until paramedics arrived. The victim succumbed to […]


Suspect Arrested in November 2019 Shooting Investigation

On Nov. 21, 2019, at approximately 10:31 p.m., Champaign Police received reports of shots heard in the area of State Street and Bradley Avenue. Upon arrival, officers began searching for a scene when they were notified three male shooting victims, ages 19, 19 and 20, arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle. All three […]


Second Arrest Made in March 2018 Homicide Investigation

On March 23, 2018, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Apricot Drive for a report of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Ricky Green of Urbana, who suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. On-scene medical care was immediately provided, and the victim was transported to an area hospital […]


Champaign Police Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery, Warrant Issued

On Feb. 15, 2020, at approximately 11:19 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 700 block of South Randolph Street following reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shell casings and property damage to a residential apartment complex as a result of gunfire. No shooting victims were reported to police; however, one individual […]


Arrest Made in Jan. 22 Shooting Investigation

On Jan. 22, 2020, at approximately 10:43 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Kenwood Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old female with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity. The victim was transported to an area hospital and has since been released. As the investigation […]


Suspect Identified, Warrant Issued in Jan. 22 Shooting Investigation

On Jan. 22, 2020, at approximately 10:43 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Kenwood Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old female with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity. The victim was transported to an area hospital and has since been released. As the investigation […]


Arrest Made in March 2018 Homicide Investigation

On March 23, 2018, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Apricot Drive for a report of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Ricky Green of Urbana, who suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. On-scene medical care was immediately provided, and the victim was transported to an area hospital, […]


Police Investigating Overnight Homicide, Arrest Warrant Issued

On Feb. 3, 2020, at approximately 2:49 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1300 block of Mariner Way for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 33-year-old male inside a vehicle suffering from a single, life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was transported to a local hospital and rushed into surgery […]