Category: Police News

Monical’s Pizza – Employee Health and Safety Fair

School Resource Officer Jonathan Westfield and Rene Dunn, Assistant to the Chief of Police for Community Services, served as exhibitors for the Monical’s Pizza Corporation’s Employee Health and Safety Fair. Several area companies, including the Champaign Police Department, displayed crime prevention, health and/or safety information for employees. The event was held on October 24th at…
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Torch Run for Illinois Special Olympics

Friday, June 10, 2011, 06:00 a.m. * UPDATED ROUTE INFORMATION * Officers of the Champaign Police Department, in shared effort with officers from the Urbana Police Department, will run the “Flame of Hope” through the Champaign-Urbana community. Please note the route for the event has been modified. Urbana Police will start the event from 2600…
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“Golden Spirit Helping Hands” Award

Congratulations to School Resource Officer Ed Wachala for being selected by the National Council of African American Men (NCAAM) to receive the “Golden Spirit Helping Hands” award. Several youth involved in the chapter’s mentoring program nominated Officer Wachala for his contributions to the community. The award will be presented to Officer Wachala during the celebration…
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Campus Battery Results in Two Arrests

On October 23, 2010 at approximately 11:58 pm, officer responded to the 100 block of East Healey in reference to a Battery. Officers received information that a 22 y/o male reported being battered by two male suspects while walking in the area of First and Healey. The victim reported walking home, while talking on his…
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First Midwest Bank Robbery

Today at approximately 9:59 a.m., Champaign Police Officers were dispatched to First Midwest Bank, 812 W. Springfield, for a reported robbery. Police received information that a man entered the bank and handed the teller a note while demanding money. The suspect implied having a gun, though witnesses report never actually seeing one displayed. The suspect…
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Crime Prevention Month Activities

Champaign Police Department Crime Prevention Month Activities In 1984, the National Crime Prevention Council designated October as Crime Prevention Month. Since then, government agencies, civic groups, schools, businesses and youth organizations have reached out to educate the public and explore new partnerships during this special month. Throughout October, the Champaign Police Department will conduct a…
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Update on Aggravated Battery Cases

Champaign Police have arrested two 16 y/o juveniles for their alleged involvement in an aggravated battery that occurred on September 30, 2010, in the 1100 block of Crescent Drive. On September 24, 2010, a 50 y/o man was battered after leaving a Central High School football game. The victim reported walking southbound on Crescent Drive…
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