Champaign Police Investigating Shooting in the 1300 Block of Fairfax Drive
On Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1300 block of Fairfax Drive following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 24-year-old male victim inside a private residence suffering from serious gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The preliminary investigation […]
Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Homicide
This morning, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 800 Block of Fairoaks Drive following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 38-year-old male victim inside a private residence suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The preliminary […]
Champaign Police Officer Ed Wachala Retires
Champaign Police Officer Ed Wachala is retiring from the Champaign Police Department after 21 years of public and steadfast police service to the Champaign community. “It’s been a remarkable journey serving our community as a police officer and working alongside the skilled men and women of the Champaign Police Department – many of whom are […]
Police Investigating Jan. 21 Shooting
On Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at approximately 5:27 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2000 block of N. Market Street following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, police learned a 20-year-old male had suffered life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. Champaign Police are processing evidence from the scene and […]
City of Champaign Crews to Address Snowfall
City of Champaign Crews to Address Snowfall The City of Champaign Public Works Department will deploy resources to address the snowfall forecast for Friday night to Saturday night. Forecasters are calling for 3-6” of total accumulation, with gusty winds causing visibility issues. According to Public Works Director, Dennis Schmidt, “We are following the specifics […]
Champaign Police Investigate Fraudulent Activity, Seek Assistance Identifying Suspects
The Champaign Police Department is investigating fraudulent activity after being alerted by two local businesses that their payment machines were compromised by skimming devices – a malicious credit/debit card reader attached to the real payment terminal, or inserted inside, by scammers to steal financial and personal information from unwitting customers. Following police investigation, surveillance video […]
Champaign Police Alert Public to Recent Increase in Delivery Robberies
The Champaign Police Department is reminding local businesses and delivery drivers of important safety tips and to remain vigilant. Since Nov. 1, 2018, Champaign Police have received nine reports of delivery robberies, mostly to pizza delivery drivers completing an order. In each known event, the suspects are believed to have only stolen food after verbally […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation As of 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2019 the Champaign Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown and Campustown areas in effect. The National Weather Service indicates that our area received 8” inches of snow between Friday night and Sunday morning. […]
Suspect Identified, Warrant Issued in Dec. 24, 2018, Shooting Investigation
Champaign Police have identified Mario Turner (pictured) as the suspect in a Dec. 24, 2018 Christmas Eve shooting investigation that resulted in one individual being hospitalized. On the evening of Dec. 24, at approximately 10:33 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1400 block of North McKinley Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon […]
Father Michael Pfleger to Provide Keynote Speech at 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration
Organizers of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Countywide Celebration are honored to welcome inspirational pastor and activist Father Michael L. Pfleger as the keynote speaker at this year’s event. This year’s celebration will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019, at The Vineyard Church (1500 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Entertainment and hors […]