Category: Police Department Press Releases

Shooting Investigation – Apricot Drive

Officers from the Champaign Police Department responded to Apricot Drive at 12:56 a.m. on April 12, 2022, for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and rendered medical aid. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and is presently in […]


Shooting Investigation –2300 to 2500 Block of North Market Street

Officers from the Champaign Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Hunters Pond Run at 2:43 a.m. on April 10, 2022, for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and rendered medical aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is […]


Criminal Charges Announced in January 24, 2019 Homicide Investigation

On January 24, 2019, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 800 Block of Fairoaks Drive following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered 38-year-old Dehrone Hobbs unresponsive inside a private residence and suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Hobbs was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. An […]


Criminal Charges Announced in April 6, 2022 Homicide Investigation

On April 6, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1400 Block of Peppermill Lane following reports of a possible stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered 49-year-old Nzengeli Mfwamba unresponsive outside a private residence suffering from life-threatening wounds and immediately rendered medical aid. Mfwamba was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed […]


Homicide Investigation – 1400 Block of Peppermill Lane

On April 6, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1400 Block of Peppermill Lane following reports of a possible stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 49-year-old male unresponsive outside a private residence suffering from life-threatening wounds and immediately rendered medical aid. The male victim was transported to a local hospital where […]


Charges Filed in October 25, 2014 Homicide Investigation

On October 25, 2014, at approximately 2:14 a.m., the Champaign Police were dispatched to the 900 block of W. Bradley Avenue. Officers responding to the area located 35-year-old Yojevol D. Sturkey, who was found lying unresponsive on the ground. He was transported by ambulance to Carle Foundation Hospital with life-threatening injuries and later succumbed to […]


Charges Filed in March 16, 2022 Homicide Investigation

On March 16, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Ginger Bend Drive for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Brandon McClendon of Champaign suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to the torso outside of an apartment. Officers rendered medical aid on-scene until McClendon […]


Homicide Investigation – 400 Block of Ginger Bend Drive

On March 16, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Ginger Bend Drive for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with life-threatening gunshot wounds to the torso outside of an apartment. Officers rendered medical aid on-scene until the victim could be […]


Traffic Impacts Throughout Champaign County

Funeral Procession Route Announced for Ross Booker The Champaign Police Department would like to advise the community of potential traffic delays on the morning of Saturday, March 12. Ross Booker, tow-truck operator and volunteer firefighter with the Saint Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District, will be laid to rest Saturday, March 12, 2022, following a graveside funeral […]


Traffic Accident with Injuries– Windsor Road and Neil Street

On March 5, 2022, at approximately 8:34 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Windsor Road and Neil Street for the report of a traffic accident. The initial traffic accident involved two vehicles and no injuries. At 9:06 p.m., as officers were still on scene, an operator for a local tow company was cleaning […]