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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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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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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On October 23, 2010 at 10:23 a.m., officers responded to the U of IL Police Department for a report of an Aggravated Assault that occurred on October 22, 2010. Officers made contact with the victim who reported walking in the area of 600 E. Daniel at approximately 11:55 p.m., when he was approached by a…
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On October 24, 2010 at approximately 2:40 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the Carle Hospital in reference to a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of S. Sixth Street. Victim reports walking with a friend in the 700 Block of S. Sixth Street when two subjects, who were walking in front of them, turned…
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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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Champaign police have arrested a suspect in connection with an Aggravated Battery case that occurred on September 14, 2010, in the 400 block of East John Street. Today, twenty-one year old Tyren L. Scott of Champaign was interviewed by Champaign Detectives and subsequently arrested for his involvement in the aforementioned case. After conducting a month-long…
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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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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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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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