Police Respond to Domestic Disturbance, Barricaded Subject; Arrest Made
On Aug. 25, 2021, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Buena Vista Drive for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned the female had been battered by a male subject, who also displayed and threatened her with a firearm. The female victim escaped the encounter with […]
Police Respond to Domestic Disturbance, Barricaded Subject with Outstanding Arrest Warrants Apprehended
On June 15, 2021, at approximately 10:18 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500 block of West Springfield Avenue for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned the female victim escaped the residence unharmed and that a male subject had barricaded himself inside a private residence. The barricaded subject was identified as […]
Police to Conduct SWAT Training Today at New Horizon Church
Today, from approximately 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Champaign Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team will be holding training exercises at New Horizon Church (3002 W. Bloomington Road, Champaign). Citizens should expect to see an increased police presence in the area and nearby residents and businesses are advised training devices may on […]
Police to Hold SWAT Training Thursday, Dec. 6.
Thursday, Dec. 6, the Champaign Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team will be holding training exercises in and around the 1200 block of West Park Street. The training, which will begin in the morning and potentially carry over into the afternoon, will be conducted using abandoned residences awaiting demolition in the area, including […]
2017 Entry Level Police Officer Recruitment Information Meeting
2017 Entry Level Police Officer Recruitment Information Meeting Approximately 50 prospective candidates attended the Champaign Police Departments 2017 Entry Level Police Officer Recruitment Information meeting on January 24, at the Champaign Public Library. Chief Anthony Cobb welcomed and thanked everyone that attended. A panel of Police Lieutenants, Sergeants, SWAT., experienced Police Officers and probationary police […]
Champaign Police SWAT Team to Conduct Training Exercise (Market Place Mall, 2000 N. Neil Street)
The Champaign Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team would like to notify the public of an upcoming training exercise. WHAT: SWAT Team officers will be conducting a training exercise involving munitions. These munitions are strictly controlled and will not pose any threat to the surrounding neighborhood. WHO: Champaign Police Department Special Weapons […]