Friday, April 26, 2013 the Champaign Police Department arrested NATWANE A. ADAMS, 36, of Champaign in connection to the shooting that occurred at the Red Roof Inn, located at 212 W. Anthony Drive on April 24, 2013.
An arrest warrant for Mr. Adams had been issued and he was arrested by Champaign Police in the 1200 block of Hedge Road. Mr. Adams was transported to the Champaign County Correctional Center and charged with Armed Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.
Both of these offenses are class X felonies. Mr. Adams’ bail has been set at $1,000,000.
Police continue to investigate this crime and have also obtained an arrest warrant for DEANDRE D. THOMAS, 29, of Rantoul. This arrest warrant is also for Armed Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.
DEANDRE D. THOMAS
Mr. Thomas’ bail has been set at $750,000. At this time, Champaign Police have not located Mr. Thomas and are seeking the community’s assistance in locating him.
Anyone with information about this crime can contact the Champaign Police Department by calling (217) 351-4545 or callers can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 373-8477 (TIPS.) Information can also be sent by anonymous web tip by going to: www.373tips.com or by texting keyword “CCTIP” plus the information to 274637 (CRIMES).