Arrest Made in Investigation into October 30, 2024, Shooting Incident
Champaign Police have made an arrest following an investigation into a shooting incident in North Champaign. Champaign Police were dispatched to the area of Fourth Street and Nelson Court at 11:51 a.m. on October 30, 2024, after a report of gunfire in the area. Multiple officers searched the neighborhood, finding evidence of gunfire in the […]
Arrest Made in June 1, 2024, Shooting Investigation
An Urbana man has been arrested following an investigation into a shooting incident in west Champaign. Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:43 a.m. on June 1, 2024, to the 100 block of S. Mattis Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old male victim from Champaign with multiple […]
Champaign Police Make Arrest in Investigation of Threat to Parkland College
A Champaign man has been arrested following threats of violence against a local college campus. Champaign Police were dispatched at 9:06 a.m. on September 24, 2024, to Parkland College following a report of threats made on social media. Officers were made aware of a social media post that contained threats against the college by Parkland […]
Shooting Investigation: 300 Block of E. Bradley Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 300 Block of E. Bradley Avenue at 10:23 p.m. on September 16, 2024, following reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 16-year-old male victim from Urbana with multiple potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds to the torso. Officers and personnel with the Champaign Fire Department immediately rendered medical […]
Champaign Police Make Arrest in Investigation of September 9 False Report
A Champaign teenager has been arrested following an unfounded 9-1-1 call reporting an active threat at Centennial High School. Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:01 p.m. on September 9, 2024, when a 9-1-1 call was placed indicating a potential armed subject at Centennial High School. As the details of the call developed, the caller’s story […]
Champaign Police Respond to Unfounded Armed Subject Call at Centennial High School
Officers locate no threats to school, but search continues for caller CHAMPAIGN – Two Champaign high schools are safe after a call reporting an active threat proved to be unfounded. Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:01 p.m. when a 9-1-1 call was placed indicating a potential armed subject at Centennial High School. As the details […]
Shooting Investigation – 1400 Block of Holly Hill Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Holly Hill Drive at 10:56 p.m. on September 5, 2024, for a report of shots fired. On-scene, officers quickly located evidence of gunfire, including shell casings and property damage. A short time later, at 11:18 p.m., a 22-year-old female victim from Champaign arrived at an area […]
Champaign Police Department Earns Highest Accreditation from Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program
The Champaign Police Department has been accredited as a Tier II Law Enforcement Agency by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP), an Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police program. Tier II Accreditation reflects ILEAP’s highest level of professionalism and is based on evidence that CPD policies and practices meet 181 professional standards. “Peer review […]
Shooting Investigation – 1400 Block of N. Market Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:13 a.m. on August 24, 2024, to the 1400 block of N. Market Street for a Shooting with Injuries. On-scene, officers quickly located a 17-year-old Champaign man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. CPD officers and personnel from the Champaign Fire Department rendered immediate medical aid until he could be transported […]
Champaign Police Make Arrest in Investigation of August 19 School Threat
A Champaign teenager has been arrested following threats made against three schools in Champaign. Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:50 p.m. on August 19, 2024, to Edison Middle School following a report of threats made on social media. On-scene, officers learned that a social media post had been circulating in the school that contained threats […]