Both appeared to be White; one was wearing a black Reebok hoodie and khaki pants []. The offender left the area before police arrived. Theyve had their eyes on him for months, and are now sharing the evidence that led to his arrest. CHAMPAIGN Crime Stoppers of Champaign County needs help solving a theft at a Champaign cellphone store. Chance of rain 50%. Body cam footage from the 44-year-old fallen officer was released by State Police investigators Thursday, the day after Oberheim was laid to rest after a funeral service in Decatur attended by . On October 10, 2022, at approximately 5:15 PM, two individuals entered Walmart at 100 South High Cross Road in Urbana. Mayor Deb Feinen designated March 3 as Nolan Miller Day in Champaign, an honor the state champion swimmer from Central celebrated at Fridays gathering with family, friends and teammates in the schools cafeteria. 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A U. of I. student reported that her bicycle had been stolen between 3 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday from Hopkins Hall, 1208 S. First St., Champaign. Crime Map. The student reported that a dining hall employee grasped his arm too strongly when the student attempted to pass the check-in register. Persico reportedly used another persons rewards points without permission to book a hotel room for three nights. Retail Theft in the City of Champaign 02/27/2023, Assault in the City of Champaign 01/30/2023, Theft and Credit Card Fraud in the City of Champaign 01/03/2023, Attempted Theft and Criminal Damage - 12/19/22, Aggravated Battery in Champaign - 12-5-22, Retail Theft in the City of Champaign 11/28/2022, 2014 Damian Henderson Homicide - 11/14/22. URBANA, Ill. (WCCU) One community organization, Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services (RACES). On November 18, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police officers were dispatched to Home Depot, located 820 Bloomington Road in Champaign. Chance of rain 50%.. Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. You have permission to edit this article. At 11:05 p.m. Thursday, U. of I. student Caden D. Chenicek, 20, of Champaign, was cited for aggravated battery at Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign. The computer, which has an estimated value of $1,966, was left unattended in the employees unlocked office. They bagged all items and exited the store without rendering payment. Reed previously had been issued a no-trespassing notice by the property owner. On December 6, 2022, at approximately 7:16 p.m., one female and two male subjects entered T-Mobile located at 61 East Marketview Drive in Champaign. Police seek the publics assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. Police have arrested Lamont Jackson, a 47-year-old male from Urbana, for his reported involvement in this incident. Fridays jury verdict of guilty against Nicholas Trimble clearly demonstrates that when we in law enforcement work together the most violent criminals in our community will be held accountable, said Lacy. If convicted of attempted murder for allegedly shooting Liam Gasser in a vehicle on city street 16 months ago, Derrick Humphery faces 31 years to natural life in prison. 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820, 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822. Whether youre team DJ TAT or team Cowboy Hat Kid, you have to admit they both know how to get a crowd excited for basketball. "The hate crime messed me up," Kunzelman said in court Thursday. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The person suspected of a crime spree in Champaign County on Wednesday has been arrested. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. An employee of Evergreen Tobacco, 306 E. Green St., Champaign, reported that he was struck in the head around 7:30 p.m. Saturday after someone stole $80 worth of merchandise. It says to me that this system is not for you.. If you have any information regarding this or any crime in Champaign County, please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS, 373tips.com, or via the P3 Tips mobile app. Crime Map for Champaign, IL. 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At 11:36 a.m. Sunday at TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 603 S. Sixth St., Champaign, Brenda K. Persico, 30, of Homer, Illinois, was issued a state of Illinois notice to appear in court for identity theft. A U. of I. employee reported that a university-owned laptop computer had been stolen Feb. 20 after it was delivered to Mumford Hall, 1301 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana. Police are reminding the community about important violence prevention measures and programs that are available for assistance. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a theft. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding an aggravatedbattery. Deric D. Alford, 31, who listed an address in the 1300 block of North Neil Street, was arraigned Monday for robbery, alleging that on Jan. 18 or 19, he cornered a former co-worker in that mans Champaign home and ordered him to hand over his phone and the password for it. The suspect appears to be a black male wearing a black stocking cap, black coat, black pants, and tan shoes. The victim had initially written a check for $422.94 on Jan. 28 to a local plumbing company for work at her residence. is urging students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support one another during "Unofficial," which is the unofficial St. Patricks Day. Davenport Police responded to reports of hit-and-runs Thursday evening near Arlington Avenue and East Locust Street that police say left one with minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing, state police said. 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The subject appeared to be a white male with a receding hairline, and was last seen wearing a blue surgical mask, blue jacket, and light-colored pants. At 2:28 a.m. Wednesday, a U. of I. employee reported that someone had painted graffiti in a bathroom and elevator at the Psychology Building, 603 E. Daniel St., Champaign. An exchange of gunfire followed in which both officers and the suspect were shot. A damage estimate was not available. Vermilion County Circuit Court Judge Derek J. Girton set Trimbles sentencing hearing for April 26. Officers were able to locate security camera footage from the area that depicts a potential suspect. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that on Friday, a Vermilion County jury found Nicholas Trimble, 42, guilty of six counts of first-degree murder. When my office reached out to Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his staff for their assistance they continue to stand with us to fight violent crime, as does the Danville Police Department.. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. The subject is described as a middle-aged white male and was seen wearing a dark blue jacket, a grey or olive-green hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants, and boots. The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871 He already is serving a sentence for vehicular hijacking and armed robbery in Illinois, online records show. A current version for public viewing is always kept in hard copy at the front desk of the University of Illinois Police Department, located in the Public Safety Building at 1110 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana. A single suspect was determined to be responsible for at least four. I had caffeine poisoning. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking for help in locating a 26-year-old Champaign man with an active warrant for his arrest. Kristian KP Philpotts grew up wanting to work in the world of animal science. The department responded to a fire at an unoccupied house on South Fair Street around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The fire department responded early Sunday morning. (Champaign Police Department) Gunfire was exchanged and both . The day Avery Falconer was supposed to turn himself in to begin serving a six-year sentence for delivery of cocaine, he did not. 5 Purdue (25-5, 14-5 Big Ten) closes its regular season schedule at Mackey Arena on Sunday with a matchup against Illinois (20-10, 10-8). "This is not a DRILL," the superintendent wrote in a message to parents after Urbana High School received a threat. On January 3, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., an unknown male entered the First Mid Bank & Trust located at 114 West Church Street in Champaign. 0:57. CHAMPAIGN, Ill., (WCIA) We now know new details about how Champaign Police caught a suspect in a road rage shooting. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) People were displaced from their home after the Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire on Thursday. Officers found a loaded handgun that they later learned had been reported stolen, about 5 pounds of cannabis, a scale, empty plastic bags and $175 cash in the car. The men in custody say their bonds are . From tents to shelters to food pantries to plasma donations, Charter did what he could to survive and to learn what the homeless experience daily. Trimble shot Rafael Arevalo six times, killing him. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) A teacher at International Preparatory Academy in Champaign is on the shortlist to receive a coveted teaching award. The stolen property in this case has not been recovered. Tricoci University of Beauty Cultures diversity and inclusion in its curriculum, sharing insights on how to care for African American hair types and offering Afro hair products. Illini intend to lean on Mayer, Shannon in March, 'We found a way': Tuscola into Elite Eight after epic, 4-overtime comeback. Between 5 pm on December 16 and 3:20 a.m. on December 17, 2022, an unknown suspect damaged eight air conditioning units located in the parking area at 202 E. Green St. in Champaign. this week, Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding criminal damage. Police need your help identifying the subject captured on video. The female appeared to be a black female, wearing a yellow cap, black coat, light-colored jeans, and orange shoes. Online Scott County Jail records show he was being held on a $30,000 cash-only bond Thursday morning. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) All eyes were on the Fighting Illini Thursday night as they went up against the Wolverines, until a different rivalry captured fans attention from the stands. On December 9, 2022, at approximately 1:15 p.m., a male suspect stole a wallet from a purse while distracting a customer at Hobby Lobby, located at 2102 North Neil Street in Champaign. Now, the Marching Illini is raising money to help make sure they can continue traveling and performing for you. The initial investigation indicates that the victims were standing in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Third Street, near Bradley Avenue when a vehicle approached and the occupants opened fire. Demarko L. Brown, 33, who listed an address in the 2100 block of West White Street, was arraigned Tuesday on charges of armed violence and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. The first scam happened for over a year between December of 2021 and Feb. 17. At 2:12 a.m. Friday at Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall, 906 W. College Court, Urbana, Rodney L. Teague Jr., 32, of Champaign, was issued a no-trespass notice to all university property after police were notified of a man sleeping on a couch in the lower-level lounge area. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to the garage Christmas Day. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. Police said Victor M. Hurtado is wanted for possessing a gun despite being a previously convicted felon. At 12:48 a.m. Sunday, a U. of I. student reported that his food delivery order was stolen from outside the rear entrance of Taft-Van Doren Hall, 1213 S. Fourth St., Champaign. A U. of I. student reported that he was the victim of an internet-based scam between Feb. 19-22. Throughout the rest of the day, he worked [], URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) If youve been online recently, you may have seen something about Illini mens basketball player Matthew Mayers comments to the WCIA Sports team. At a public services committee meeting this week, the committee discussed applying for a federal grant to help pay for additional firefighters needed as a result of the casino opening, and adjusted the liquor code to allow the casino to serve alcohol. When officers arrived, they located a residence damaged by gunfire and additional evidence shots had been fired. No arrests have been made in separate shootings Saturday and Sunday. Update at 3 p.m. Paxton Police Chief Coy Cornett released a statement that 18-year-old Kaiden P. McCubbins of Rantoul was arrested on a Ford County arrest warrant for armed robbery in direct connection to the Feb. 18 shooting in Paxton. What does that say to my family? But he says this vacant, fenced-in lot CHAMPAIGN, Ill., (WCIA) Youre used to hearing one of the most famous college marching bands around the U of I campus on game days, at parades and other events around Central Illinois. The four offenders fled west on Green St, andwere captured on video. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. One male was wearing a black hat, gray sweatshirt, black pants and shoes. The total estimated value of the remaining items is $2,795. A trial date is tentatively set for this spring. The male then used the victims credit cards to purchase a large amount of gift cards from Sams Club nearby. Someone tried to kill me and the best we could do was juvenile jail? A 30-year-old male inside of a motor vehicle who sustained a fatal gunshot wound Nov. 13. Officers on-scene immediately rendered medical aid with the assistance of the Champaign Fire Department. The second male was wearing a maroon sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. There were no firefighter or occupant injuries reported after the Jan. 29 fire. Illinois People booked at the Champaign County Illinois and are representative of the booking not their guilt or innocence. Officials said the student was communicating with someone through a dating app [], Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. The incident happened in June, according to police. A judge set a tentative trial date for May. Multiple university-owned tools, including a large lawn mower, had been stolen. Decatur, IL (62521) Today. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Police Report. In many ways, hair braiding has deep roots in the African American community; Its a style, a statement and a way of bringing history into modern-day life. Champaign | News | May 2021 1 Officer Killed And 24-Year-Old Suspect Dead In Shooting: Police Darion Lafayette, 24, was killed during the shooting, according to the County Coroner's Office. We don't want your name, just your information. URBANA Three people arrested late Friday in Urbana for allegedly having methamphetamine and other drugs in their vehicle remained in the county jail Wednesday. Crime Stoppers doesn't want your name, just your information. BLOG; CATEGORIES. The father demanded money under the threat of contacting the police. Charter tells WAND News. She dropped the check off at a United States Postal Service mailbox in the 300 block of East Green Street, Champaign, and later discovered that the check had been stolen and altered, and her account was charged $4,022.94. One burned unit at Central Storage Mini Warehouse, 1000 Griggs St., had a car with minor damage, while another four units were considered total losses, Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Sparks said. The suspect appears to be wearing a dark-colored jacket, dark-colored athletic-style pants with a vertical white stripe along the leg, and white shoes. According to a post on Facebook, the fire was reported by a resident of the home. Preliminary information suggests the victim was walking in the area of E Beardsley Avenue and N Fourth Street when he was struck by gunfire. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) A Champaign man was arrested in connection to an October 2021 shooting on North Prospect. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire primarily contained to a rooftop air handling unit at a Target. UI police identified Kyesha Neil, 18, of Champaign, as the person who allegedly stole a $1,300 electronic tablet. Inmates at the Champaign County Jail have been protesting high bonds. The Attorney Generals office prosecuted the case with Vermilion County States Attorney Jacqueline Lacys office. Trimble and the individual who accompanied him opened fire on Omar Roman, who was shot a total of 15 times. At 1:53 a.m. Sunday at The City Center, 505 S. Chestnut St., Champaign, Brea C. Eskridge, 26, of Urbana, was issued a state of Illinois notice to appear in court for battery. Police initially were called by a witness who asked them to escort Reed from the building.
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