Category: Police Department Press Releases

Arrest Made in February 3, 2020, Homicide Investigation

On October 6, 2020, at approximately 11:12 a.m., the Champaign County Street Crimes Task Force and United States Marshal’s Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested D’Andre Miller, 33, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in a Feb. 3, 2020, homicide. Miller was arrested in the 1100 block of North James Street, Champaign. […]


Shooting Investigation – Hickory Street and Bellefontaine Street

On Oct. 4, 2020, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Hickory Street and Bellefontaine Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 31-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity. Officers provided medical aid and the victim was transported to a local hospital for […]


Champaign Police Reminds Public to Secure Vehicles

The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating multiple cases involving vehicles being stolen from public streets and residential areas. In September, Champaign Police received 31 reports of stolen vehicles citywide, with 10 occurring on the University of Illinois’ campus or in the nearby area. In the majority of the vehicle thefts, it is believed the […]


Shooting Investigation – 1600 Block of Sheffield Road

On Sept. 26, 2020, at approximately 12:43 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1600 block of Sheffield Road for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old male with a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The victim’s injuries are not currently believed to be life […]


Arrest Made in Sept. 7 Shooting Investigation – 100 Block of Kenwood Road

On Sept. 18, 2020, at approximately 11:31 a.m., Champaign Police arrested Ketone Lavell Bryant, 20, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in the shooting of a 27-year-old male on Sept. 7, 2020. Bryant was arrested without incident in the 300 block of West Marketview Drive in Champaign, and he was transported to the Champaign County […]


Shooting Investigation – 2500 Block of West Springfield Avenue

On Sept. 15, 2020, at approximately 11:29 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500 block of West Springfield Avenue for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male with two gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and immediately taken into surgery. The victim’s injuries are not currently believed […]


City of Champaign Announces Dates for Community Listening Sessions

The City of Champaign is pleased to announce the dates of five community listening sessions and invites members of the public to share their vision for the future of public safety in the City of Champaign. The listening sessions will be used to gather information from the public so it can be shared with the […]


Shooting Investigation – 100 Block of Kenwood Road

On Sept. 7, 2020, at approximately 9:16 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to a local hospital for the report of a shooting victim who had arrived by personal transport. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 27-year-old male with two gunshot injuries. The victim was taken into surgery and his condition is unknown. The preliminary investigation indicates […]


Shooting Investigation – 4th Street and Beardsley Avenue

On Sept. 5, 2020, at approximately 7:29 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of 4th Street and Beardsley Avenue for reports of shots heard. Upon arrival, officers discovered 40 shell casings of different caliber near the intersection and located a 25-year-old male victim with potential life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to a local […]


Criminal Charges Announced in Homicide Investigation – 1000 Block of Bloomington Road

UPDATE: As a result of continued police investigation, the Champaign Police Department has presented information to the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office resulting in the filing of criminal charges related to this investigation.  On August 27, 2020, Trevoy Fonville, 24, of Champaign, will be formally arraigned on the charge of First-Degree Murder for his reported […]