Category: Police Department Press Releases

Suspect Arrested, Charged in October 7, 2021 Homicide Investigation

On October 7, 2021, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 500 block of West White Street for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located 42-year-old Charles Evans in an alley suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds to his torso and arm. Responding officers rendered medical aid until Evans was transported […]


Champaign Police Arrest Two, Seize Four Illegal Firearms

On Tuesday, May 31, Champaign Police responded to an alleyway behind the 500 block of West Green Street for a report of an attempted robbery. Reports indicated that a box truck was pulling into the alley when two male subjects approached the driver and made threats to his cargo, causing him to immediately leave the […]


Champaign Police Announce Voluntary Security Camera Registration Program

The Champaign Police Department has launched a new program that lets members of the public better help police in the event of a crime near their home or business. The Security Camera Registration Program allows community members and business owners with security cameras, video doorbells and similar systems inform the Police Department of the presence […]


Shooting Investigation – 400 Block of East Church Street

On May 18, 2022, at approximately 7:23 p.m., Champaign Police responded to a call of shots fired in the 400 Block of E Church Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that one house was struck in the shooting, and a child inside the home sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his hand. He was treated at […]


Champaign Police Invite the Public to Annual Police Week Events

Police Employee Awards, Memorial Ceremony Announced for Week of May 16  The Champaign Police Department invites the public to attend two events this week as we recognize employees for their efforts and honor our fallen officers with reverence. On Wednesday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m., the Champaign Police Employee Awards Ceremony will be held at […]


Shooting Investigation – 1000 Block of N McKinley Avenue

Officers from the Champaign Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of N McKinley Avenue at 11:30 a.m. on May 4, 2022, for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a scene spanning two blocks at the intersection of McKinley and Beardsley with multiple shell casings and at least one vehicle struck […]


Champaign Police Installing Automated License Plate Readers

Webpage Launched to Promote Public Information On May 2, 2022, Flock Group, Inc. started installation on Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) units for use by the Champaign Police Department. In total, 46 ALPR units will be installed throughout the community. The use of readers was authorized in the City of Champaign in December 2021 for […]


Community Advisory: Champaign Police Alert Community of Destructive Social Media Trend

“Door Kick Challenge” Video Leads to Property Damage CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign Police Department wishes to alert the community of a social media trend that was recently observed in our community. “Door Kick Challenge” videos have the potential for property damage and danger to residents, and the Champaign Police Department urges area residents not to […]


Shooting Investigation – 1200 Block of North Market Street

Officers from the Champaign Police Department responded to the 1200 block of North Market Street at 12:43 p.m. on April 17, 2022, for a report of shots fired. A short time later, a 27-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He is presently in stable condition. […]


Champaign Police Announce “Last Ride” Procession for K-9 Cash

Community Advised of Traffic Impacts Throughout City of Champaign The Champaign Police Department would like to advise the community of potential traffic delays on the morning of Friday, April 15, as officers honor the life and service of retired K-9 Cash as he takes one last ride at the age of nine. Cash, a German […]