On December 4, 2013, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Champaign Police arrested Darmel L. Smith, 33, of Urbana, Illinois, for his involvement in the murder of Sheena Williams. Mr. Smith was arrested in the 200 block of South Mattis on a Champaign County warrant for Murder/Intent to Kill/Injure. Mr. Smith’s bail has been set at $2,000,000….
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On November 23, 2013, at approximately 11:50 AM, Champaign Police officers responded to a “check welfare” call due to loud noises and possible gunshots heard coming from an apartment, located in the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive. Upon arrival, officers also heard sounds coming from the apartment which resembled gunshots and attempted to make contact…
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On November 20, 2013, at approximately 4:20 PM, officers were dispatched to PNC Bank located at 1771 W. Kirby for a report of a bank robbery. Officers received information about a man entering the bank and demanding money from a teller, while displaying a dark-colored handgun. He then exited the bank with an undisclosed amount…
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Police and safety officials in Champaign are reminding residents to fasten their seat belts and drive sober over the Thanksgiving holiday or run the risk of receiving a ticket. The Champaign Police Department (CPD) is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies across the state…
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The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating multiple cases involving vehicles being stolen from public streets and residential driveways. Over the past month, the department has taken 11 reports of stolen vehicles occurring in Champaign. Nine of the crimes occurred in the campus area. Some of these burglaries occurred when victims left their keys in…
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A team from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP), provided by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, will arrive in Champaign on November 14, 2013, to examine all aspects of the Champaign Police Department, including its policies, procedures, operations, and management. The on-site assessment is expected to take two days, and during that…
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The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating multiple cases involving unknown offenders who break into unlocked vehicles and remove items of value left in vehicles. Over the past ten days, the department has taken 34 reports of burglary to motor vehicles occurring throughout the city. Many of these burglaries could have been prevented and occurred…
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TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS Halloween, October 31, 2013 Customarily, both the City of Urbana and the City of Champaign join with the Champaign County Board in setting aside trick-or-treat hours. The Champaign County Board has approved specific rules/guidelines/hours regarding trick-or-treat hours, and both Urbana and Champaign have agreed to the following schedule: ** Halloween/Trick-or-Treat will be held…
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On October 29, 2013, at approximately 1:38 PM, the Champaign Police Department responded to Central High School for a report of a fight. Preliminary information indicates that a School Resource Officer responded to the gymnasium for a fight that was actively occurring. Upon arrival, the officer observed several students in the gymnasium watching a 16…
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On October 23, 2013, at 11:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of E. Beardsley for a report of a shooting in the area of Douglass Park. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 23-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim reported walking in the area when he was shot. No suspect…
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