Champaign Police Make Arrests in Bailey-Cox Murder Investigation
Media Contact: Lt. Dave Shaffer | 217-403-7030 | [email protected] On June 12, 2016 at approximately 8:07 PM, Champaign Police responded to the area of McKinley St. & Francis Dr, after receiving a report of an injured woman lying on a sidewalk, along with simultaneous reports of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located 30-year-old Erica Bailey-Cox, who had sustained a […]
Champaign Police Investigate Shooting – 1100 Block of N. Sixth St
Media Contact: Deputy Chief Troy Daniels | [email protected] | 217-202-7355 Yesterday, at approximately 5:58 PM, Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of N. Sixth St. for a shots fired report. Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old male from Rantoul, who sustained a serious gunshot wound and was transferred to an area hospital. It is unclear […]
Champaign Police Investigate Shooting at N. McKinley Ave and Francis Drive
Media Contact: Deputy Chief Troy Daniels, 217-202-7355, [email protected] This evening, at approximately 8:08 PM, Champaign Police responded to the corner of North McKinley Ave and Francis Drive in Champaign for multiple reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim who sustained serious injuries and was transferred to an area hospital. It is unclear at […]
Police Seek Suspect in Shooting Investigation, 1500 Block of Holly Hill Dr.
Media Contact: Deputy Chief Troy Daniels, 217-202-7355, [email protected] Champaign Police are seeking the whereabouts of 37-year-old Peter L. Campbell, in association with the shooting investigation of a Champaign woman. Today at approximately 1:39 PM, Police responded to the 1500 Block of Holly Hill Drive for a shots fired report where a 35-year-old female victim was found responsive, […]
Street Crimes Task Force Makes Weapons and Drug Offense Arrest
Media Contact: Lt. Dave Shaffer, 217-403-7030, [email protected] In May of 2016, the multi-jurisdictional Street Crimes Task Force (SCTF) conducted an investigation regarding the unlawful possession of weapons. As part of the investigation, a court authorized search warrant was obtained for a residence located in the 700 block of Hollycrest Dr. in Champaign. On May 19, SCTF […]
Police Arrest 5 Individuals in Connection with Shooting and Homicide Investigations
Media Contact: Lt. Dave Shaffer, 217-403-7030, [email protected] Investigative information following recent shooting incidents in Champaign led law enforcement officials to the 600 Block of W. Beardsley Ave. today, shortly before 11:00 AM. As Police approached the residence, five individuals fled from the area, resulting in multiple foot pursuits in varying directions. Police apprehended all five individuals, with […]
Police Continue Investigations into Missing Person Ashley Chemere Gibson
Media Contact: LaEisha Meaderds | 217-621-4440 | [email protected] Reported as missing on April 19, 2016, Police continue investigations into the disappearance of 24-year-old Ashley Chemere Gibson of Champaign. Last seen on Sunday, April 17, (with an updated time) at approximately 10:00PM, Ashley was reported as being in the area of Northwest Champaign visiting friends. Police Investigators have […]
Police Investigate Shooting Incident on Hedge Road
Media Contact: Dave Shaffer | 217-403-7030 | [email protected] Champaign Police responded to the 1600 Block of Hedge Road at approximately 5:42 PM this evening, after receiving numerous reports of shots fired. While at the scene, Police also received notification that a gunshot victim had arrived at a local hospital. A significant number of shell casings have been retrieved at […]
Police Make an Arrest in Armed Robbery
Media Contact: Dave Shaffer | 217-403-7030 | [email protected] On April 10, 2016 at approximately 10:33 PM, Champaign Police responded to the area of 500 E. Clark St. after receiving a report of an Armed Robbery to a pedestrian in the area. With assistance from University of Illinois Student Patrol and UI Police, officers were able to locate and apprehend […]
Police Investigate Shooting Incident at Mattis North Apartments
Media Contact: LaEisha Meaderds | 217-621-4440 | [email protected] Champaign Police responded to the 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive early this morning, March 26, at approximately 2:03 AM, after receiving multiple reports of shots fired and receiving notification that a 24-year-old Champaign man was transported to the hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Upon arrival […]