Champaign Police Investigating Bank Robbery
On Jan. 22, 2020, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the First Mid Bank and Trust located at 2911 Crossing Court for reports of a bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, displayed a handgun, jumped the counter and demanded money. The suspect fled the bank with an […]
Champaign Police Investigating Stabbing, Arrest Made
On Jan. 21, 2020, at approximately 12:16 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Kenwood Road for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male suffering from multiple, non-life-threatening stab wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital. The preliminary investigation revealed the stabbing occurred following a verbal altercation between […]
Suspect Arrested in Jan. 21, 2019, Shooting Investigation
On. Jan. 17, 2020, at approximately 10:29 a.m., the United States Marshals Service with assistance from the Champaign County Street Crimes Task Force arrested Demaris Miner, 32, of Urbana, in the 1500 block of East Washington Street in Urbana without incident. Miner had an outstanding Champaign County arrest warrant for the offense of Aggravated Battery […]
Champaign Police Investigating Attempted Bank Robbery
Today, at approximately 11:14 a.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the First Midwest Bank located at 812 W. Springfield Avenue for a reported bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect entered the bank, passed a note to an employee demanding money and implied possession of a weapon. No injuries have been reported and no […]
Community Alert: Counterfeit Currency
The Champaign Police Department are investigating recent reports of counterfeit currency being presented to area businesses. Many of the forgery attempts involve an individual presenting a washed, or bleached, $10 bill and presenting it as a $100 bill. In one instance, an alert employee noticed the watermark on the $100 bill was of Alexander Hamilton […]
Drive merry, bright and sober this holiday season
With holiday festivities rapidly approaching, the Champaign Police Department announced that it will participate in a national enforcement campaign to crack down on impaired and unbuckled drivers from Dec. 16 through Jan. 2. “While parties are an enjoyable part of the holiday season, we urge our community members to keep the merriment off the road,” […]
Arrest Made in Sept. 24, 2019, Hit and Run Investigation
On Dec. 10, 2019, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the Champaign County Street Crimes Task Force with assistance from the United States Marshals Service arrested Derek Overton, 24, of Champaign, in the 100 block of Kenwood Road as the suspect in a hit and run investigation. On Sept. 24, 2019, at approximately 9:09 p.m., Champaign Police […]
Street Crimes Task Force Arrest Juvenile on Gun Charges
On Dec. 3, 2019, at approximately 6:18 p.m., the Champaign County Street Crimes Task Force served a search warrant in the 1500 block of Garden Hills Drive leading to the arrest of a 16-year-old Champaign male. The juvenile was charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon after members of the Task Force discovered he was […]
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Gas Station Armed Robbery Investigation
Today, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Champaign Police arrested Derrick Cox, 48, of Champaign, for his involvement in a recent armed robbery to the Circle K gas station located in the 1500 block of North Neil Street. Cox was arrested at the intersection of Hedge Road and Bradley Avenue following a brief foot pursuit. A pellet […]
Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Shooting
On Dec. 1, 2019, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Champaign Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 1600 block of Williamsburg Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 10-year-old male victim inside a private residence suffering from two life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began rendering aid until the victim was transported to a local hospital […]