Champaign Police Host Parkland Career Class for Tour, Talk
On Thursday, October 2, Champaign Police hosted a group of students from the Parkland College Criminal Justice class for a tour. The students were guided through the facility by CPD personnel and learned about the duties and job requirements to serve as a police officer in Champaign. This class is part of the Early College […]
Coffee with a Cop Brings Community, Police Together
On Tuesday, September 23, personnel with the Champaign Police Department hosted another opportunity for Coffee with a Cop at Parlor Doughnut. Coffee with a Cop is a nationally recognized program designed to bring police officers and community members together over a cup of coffee to discuss resident concerns, ask questions, and learn more about the […]
Champaign Police Release Results from Labor Day Traffic Campaign
The Champaign Police Department conducted a traffic campaign to reduce impaired driving from August 15 to September 2, reminding motorists that sharing the road starts with safe choices. The enforcement effort was conducted by Champaign Police in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement […]
Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Homicide Investigation
Champaign Man Dead After Shooting Along Railroad Line Near Intersection of Maple and Prairie Streets Champaign Police were dispatched at 6:12 a.m. to the railroad tracks near Maple Street and Prairie Street for a report of a man deceased near the tracks. On-scene, officers located a 45-year-old male victim from Champaign with a mortal gunshot […]
Two Arrested in Overnight Shooting Homicide – 2500 Block of W. Springfield Ave
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 3:04 a.m. on August 24, 2025, following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 35-year-old male victim from Urbana unconscious and not breathing with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers immediately initiated lifesaving measures until the victim could be […]
Champaign Police Investigating Fatal Crash at Bloomington & Mattis
Champaign Police were dispatched to the intersection of Bloomington Road and Mattis Avenue at 7:30 p.m. on August 16, 2025, following multiple reports of a single-vehicle crash with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 37-year-old man from Mahomet who had left the roadway on his motorcycle, striking a light pole. The motorcyclist had suffered multiple potentially […]
Champaign Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash – Neil Street & Marketview Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched to the intersection of Neil Street and Marketview Drive at 9:53 p.m. on August 11, 2025, following a report of a traffic crash. On scene, officers learned that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian riding a kick scooter in the roadway, and the pedestrian was seriously injured. Officers rendered medical aid […]
Third Arrest Made in Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of N. Third Street
A third Champaign teenager has been arrested for his role in a July 15, 2025, shooting incident that left a 14-year-old injured. Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:01 p.m. on July 15, 2025, to the 1100 block of N. Third Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 14-year-old male […]
Champaign Police Seek Assistance in Shooting Investigation – 4000 Block of Balmoral
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:51 p.m. on July 24, 2025, to the 4000 block of Balmoral Drive following reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers quickly located a scene with indications of gunfire, including damage to multiple houses. As officers checked the area, a 19-year-old Champaign man arrived at a local hospital by […]
Champaign Police Encourage Drivers to Slow Down Ahead of Speed Awareness Day
Agency to Join Statewide Enforcement Effort to Discourage Speeding on July 23 The Champaign Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies across the state to focus on speeding ahead of Speed Awareness Day, which will be marked on July 23, 2025. This event […]