Arrest Made in April 11 Shooting Investigation
On April 11, 2020, at approximately 9:52 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Edgebrook Drive for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located multiple shell casings to confirm the shots fired report. At approximately 9:59 a.m., Champaign Police were notified a 20-year-old male arrived by private vehicle at a local […]
Champaign Police Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Missing Adult Male
The family of 23-year-old Jeremy Wallace and the Champaign Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating him. On April 9, 2020, Mr. Wallace arrived in Champaign from Chicago to visit family. Later that evening, around 10:30 p.m., Mr. Wallace left his family’s residence and approximately 45 minutes later was seen at a […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting, Release Suspect Vehicle and Suspect Photo
On April 11, 2020, at approximately 9:52 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Edgebrook Drive for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located multiple shell casings to confirm the shots fired report. At approximately 9:59 a.m., Champaign Police were notified a 20-year-old male arrived by private vehicle at a local […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting
On April 6, 2020, at approximately 12:35 p.m., Champaign Police were investigating reports of shots fired in the area of Bellefontaine Street and Market Street. At approximately 12:42 p.m., a 32-year-old male arrived by private vehicle at a local hospital with what is believed to be a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. The preliminary […]
Police Investigating Armed Robbery, Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspect
On March 22, 2020, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the Circle K gas station located at 1501 North Neil Street for a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a male subject entered the business, displayed a black handgun, and demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk. After obtaining an undisclosed amount […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident, Arrest Made
On March 22, 2020, at approximately 12:29 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Paula Drive and Joanne Lane after hearing shots fired. Upon arrival, an officer witnessed a male with a gun fleeing the scene before he was observed discarding the weapon. Shortly afterwards, the suspect was apprehended by police. Evidence was recovered […]
VIDEO MESSAGE: Chief of Police Addresses Modifications to Services
Please click HERE to watch the Chief of Police addressing modifications to police services following Champaign County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS: Hi, I’m Anthony Cobb, City of Champaign Chief of Police. As you are aware, it was announced yesterday Champaign County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. As the Chief, I […]
Police Investigating Armed Robbery, Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspects
On March 10, 2020, at approximately 9:24 p.m., Champaign Police responded to Joe’s Liquor, located at 1807 W. Bradley Avenue, for a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned two subjects entered the business and one forcefully held the clerk at gunpoint demanding money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of currency, the suspects fled the […]
Champaign Police Release Property Crime Suspects
The Champaign Police Department is releasing suspect information for four males believed to be responsible for recent property crimes – residential and vehicle burglaries – in Champaign. Following police investigation, the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office have obtained arrest warrants for the following individuals. Kairen Clay for the offense of Possession of a Stolen Firearm. […]
Champaign Police Investigating Bank Robbery, Suspect Arrested
Today, at approximately 11:24 a.m., Champaign Police responded to Chase Bank located at 201 West University Avenue for reports of a bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, approached the teller and verbally demanded money. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency. No injuries have been reported […]