Property Crimes Investigation Leads to Felony Theft Arrest
After several months of property crime investigation, Champaign Police arrested 43-year-old Urbana man, Kirit Patel for the offense of Felony Theft, for his involvement in the sale, resale, and possession of stolen property. Patel, who is the business owner of Krispy Krunchy Chicken (922 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign), is accused of using the restaurant to […]
UPDATE: Suspect Identified in April 6 Subway Restaurant Robbery
Champaign Police have identified 31-year-old Steven E. Johnson as the primary suspect in an armed robbery that took place Friday, April 6, 2018, at Subway Restaurant, located at 1101 N. Mattis Ave. Restaurant staff reported that on last Friday, at approximately 1:21 PM, the suspect entered the business and demanded money while implying a weapon. An undetermined […]
Police Seek Suspect in Armed Robbery – Subway Restaurant (1101 N. Mattis Ave.)
Today, at approximately 1:21 PM, Champaign Police Officers responded to Subway Restaurant, located at 1101 N. Mattis Ave. for a reported armed robbery. According to restaurant staff, a subject entered the location and demanded money while implying a weapon. The subject took an undetermined amount of currency before fleeing the scene on foot. No injuries were reported. […]
Arrest Made in Recent Robbery Investigations
On April, 3, 2018, at approximately 3:00 PM, Champaign Police, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 39-year-old Marcellus Ward of Rantoul, for the offense of Armed Robbery. During the past week, multiple robberies occurred at local businesses within the Champaign-Urbana area, where a suspect entered the following locations and demanded money while […]
Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club Honor the 2017 Firefighter of the Year Recipient
The Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club will honor the 2017 Firefighter of the Year recipient, Battalion Chief Gary Gula, on April 9, 2018. A ceremony will be held at O’Charley’s, 730 W. Town Center Blvd., from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Battalion Chief Gula has been nominated for his outstanding performance in creating […]
Police Conduct Homicide Investigation – 100 Block of Apricot Drive
On March 23, 2018, at approximately 12:09 AM, Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Apricot Drive for a report of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Ricky Green of Urbana, who suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. On-scene medical care was immediately provided, and the victim was transported to an area hospital, […]
Police Encourage Safety this St. Patrick’s Day with “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign
March 23, 2018 Update: Enforcement Results The Champaign Police Department announced the enforcement results of the joint Roadside Safety Check conducted in Champaign near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Springfield Avenue from 9 pm to 2 am on St. Patrick’s Day. The Roadside Safety Check was a partnership with the Illinois State Police, the […]
City of Champaign’s Excellent AAA Debt Rating is Affirmed
The City of Champaign has once again received the highest rating possible from two financial industry leaders. In its most recent report, Fitch Ratings affirmed the City’s AAA bond rating, with a stable outlook. The City’s debt also carries a triple-A rating with a stable outlook from Moody’s Investors Services. This is the fifth consecutive […]
Police Investigate Shooting – 700 Block of N. Hickory Street
This morning, at approximately 1:22 AM, Champaign Police responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the 700 Block of N. Hickory St., near the area of a local club. The preliminary investigation reveals that a verbal argument could be heard in the area immediately prior to an unknown suspect(s) firing numerous gun shots. Four […]
UPDATE: Police Seek Suspect in Shooting Incident – 1300 Block of Sunset Drive
On Wednesday, March 7, at approximately 12:26 PM, Champaign Police responded to the 1300 block of Sunset Drive for a report of gunfire. Upon arrival, police located 26-year-old Micheal White of Chicago, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Continued police investigation into this incident has resulted in the identification of a suspect and issuance of […]