Category: Police Department Press Releases

Chief of Police Anthony Cobb Appointed to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

On Oct. 30, 2020, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker appointed Champaign Chief of Police Anthony Cobb to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Chief Cobb is slated to serve as a member on the board until August 2023. As a board member, Chief Cobb will play a crucial role in the professionalization of policing […]


City of Champaign Announces Dates for Police-Community Virtual Study Circles

The City of Champaign is pleased to announce the dates of three police-community study circles and invites the public to engage in more in-depth discussions about the future of policing in Champaign. The study circles serve as a follow-up to the recently concluded community listening sessions.  Study circles will be used to gather additional, detailed […]


Shooting Investigation – 400 Block of Louisiana Avenue

On Oct. 26, 2020, at approximately 11: 55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Louisiana Avenue for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned two individuals were struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An 18-year-old female suffered a gunshot wound to her upper right thigh […]


Shooting Investigation – 1000 block of Holiday Drive

On Oct. 26, 2020, at approximately 12:55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a local hospital after being notified a 17-year-old male had arrived by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his left arm. The preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Holiday Drive inside of a vehicle. Police learned […]


Champaign Police Releases Investigation into July 25, 2020 Washington Street Incident

The Champaign Police Department has concluded its investigation into an incident reported on Washington Street outside of the former local business, Rogue Barbershop, involving a vehicle and a group of protestors. On Sept. 25, 2020, following a comprehensive investigation that included numerous interviews, examination of protestor and third-party videos, and additional analysis of evidence from […]


Champaign Police Investigating Armed Robbery

On Oct. 13, 2020, at approximately 9 p.m., Champaign Police responded to CVS, located at 101 W. Green Street, for reports of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a subject entered the business in possession of a long gun and demanded money from a store employee. The suspect fled the business with an undisclosed […]


Shooting Investigation – 1100 block of N Harris Avenue

On Oct. 10, 2020, at approximately 10:11 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of North Harris Avenue for multiple reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 34-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his right leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The preliminary investigation suggests […]


Arrest Made in October 4, 2020, Shooting Investigation

On October 7, 2020, at approximately 11:43 p.m., Champaign Police arrested Demerio Hilson, 34, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in an Oct. 4, 2020, shooting. Hilson was arrested in the 1200 block of Paula Drive, Champaign, on several weapon-related offenses. On Oct. 4, 2020, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area […]


Homicide Investigation – 3000 Block of West William Street

On October 8, 2020, at approximately 2:06 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 3000 block of West William Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 29-year-old male laying in the middle of the roadway suffering from multiple, life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to […]