Arrest Made in April 29, 2023, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into an April 2023 shooting on Sherwood Terrace. On April 29, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:03 a.m., to the 700 Block of Sherwood Terrace for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old male victim from Champaign with a […]
Champaign Police Invite the Public to Annual Police Week Events
Return of Police Department Open House Set for Saturday, May 20, 2023 The Champaign Police Department invites the public to attend events during National Police Week, May 14 through 20, 2023, as we open our doors to the community for the first time since 2018. Additionally, Champaign Police will once again recognize employees for their […]
Shooting Investigation – 700 Block of Sherwood Terrace
Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:03 a.m. on April 29, 2023, to the 700 Block of Sherwood Terrace in Champaign for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old male victim from Champaign with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the left leg. Officers and personnel with the Champaign Fire Department […]
Champaign Police See Vehicle Stolen in Social Media Trend
Community Advised of Recent Vehicle Break-in, Theft in Champaign The Champaign Police Department wishes to alert the community to a recent vehicle theft and another break-in that appear to be related to a growing social media trend. Cities across the nation have issued warnings in recent months about videos that teach would-be thieves how to […]
Charges Filed in October 24, 2021, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into an October 2021 shooting incident. On Oct. 24, 2021, at approximately 1:13 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Town Center Boulevard and North Prospect Avenue for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 24-year-old male inside a vehicle […]
Charges Filed in January 3, 2023, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a January 2023 shooting incident. On January 3, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. to the 2400 block of N. Neil Street for a report of a Shooting with Injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 40-year-old Champaign man with a potentially life-threatening gunshot […]
City of Champaign Sees Early Successes in Pilot Use of Automated License Plate Readers
New Technology Has Aided Police in 54 Police Investigations CHAMPAIGN – The City of Champaign is pleased to share details about the effectiveness of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology in addressing felony crimes in our community. Even as the technology was being installed, ALPRs proved to be highly effective investigative tools and aided Champaign […]
Shooting Investigation – 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched at 8:50 p.m. on February 12, 2023, to the 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive to assist medical providers already on scene. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old Champaign man and were interviewing him regarding a battery incident when they saw that he was bleeding. Following an inspection, the man was found […]
Arrest Made in October 19, 2022, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into an October 2022 shooting on Dogwood Drive. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 10:15 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2300 block of Sangamon Drive for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 12-year-old male victim in a vehicle […]
Arrest Made in January 5, 2023, Homicide Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a January 2023 homicide on Garden Hills Drive. On January 5, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:33 p.m. to the 1200 block of Garden Hills Drive for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located 21-year-old Jalen Williams from Champaign suffering […]