Crime stoppers seeking information about iPhone theft at T-Mobile news-gazette.com 2101 Fox Drive Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-351-5252 Email: news@news-gazette.com. The bomb did not ignite and was found by a receptionist at the clinic, who then called police, federal officials said. Police said Bellamy is 5'1", weighs 185 lbs. In a rare move, Rantoul police quickly released video of the incident. URBANA, Ill. (WCCU) One community organization, Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services (RACES). E. Pershing in Decatur was shut down Friday afternoon by CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) A fallen tree caused a house fire in Champaign according to the Champaign Fire Department. Multiple university-owned tools, including a large lawn mower, had been stolen. The identity of the dead man is being withheld pending further verification of his identity and notification to the family. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) All eyes were on the Fighting Illini Thursday night as they went up against the Wolverines, until a different rivalry captured fans attention from the stands. The suspect left in an unknown direction. Surely, this was an attempt to quell public concern. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) Part of a Champaign bike trail is currently closed. Kristian KP Philpotts grew up wanting to work in the world of animal science. Throughout the rest of the day, he worked [], URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) If youve been online recently, you may have seen something about Illini mens basketball player Matthew Mayers comments to the WCIA Sports team. Body camera footage of Champaign officer shooting released - The Pantagraph A. The total estimated value of the stolen items is $34,600. CHAMPAIGN Its been more than six years since a hotel project was launched at the corner of Neil and Hill streets in downtown Champaign. You have permission to edit this article. WCIA 3 News - Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking | Facebook One person was injured in a shooting in the 1200 block of Hedge Road May 21. A U. of I. student reported Feb. 23 that he had been the victim of an ongoing extortion scam between December 2021 and Feb. 17. A hate crime lays bare Hawaii's complicated race - news-gazette.com Christopher forward McKensie Jackson (14) heads to the bench late in the fourth quarter against Champaign (St. Thomas More) on Thursday during the Class 1A girls basketball semifinals at CEFCU. Top Stories | wandtv.com The Champaign Park District has shut down the Greenbelt Bikeway Trail in areas located around I-72. On October 30, 2022, at 2:10 a.m., a male victim was walking in the 300 block of East Green St. in Champaign when someone came up behind him and grabbed food out of his hand. Police are asking any businesses or anyone in the involved neighborhood with surveillance cameras to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area either prior to or after the incident. Yet, he says survival doesn't adhere to any rules. Crews responded to 1101 E. University around 12:30 a.m. Employees from MTD that occupy the east portion of the building said there was a fire in URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) Two University of Illinois students were recently scammed out of almost $5,000 between the two of them, U of I Police reported on Thursday. 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The scammer told the student that the client would send a $2,000 check to the student, and the student was to return a portion of that money to the scammer to pay for materials. Through the cooperation of civilian witnesses at the scene and the use of a variety of technology, Champaign detectives were able to identify the (shooters) vehicle and ultimately Humphery as the shooter, said State's Attorney Julia Rietz. MUGSHOTS.COM IS AN AGGREGATOR OF THE TODAY'S CRIME NEWS. Contact us for more information about the incidents listed here. US States (36975K) Current Events (51K) Celebrity (272) Exonerated (117) Favorites (421) FBI . Upon arrival, officers discovered a male had attempted to steal over $1,400.00 worth of tools and fixtures but was confronted the at door by loss prevention. Burlington man arrested for possession of meth. (Champaign Police Department) Gunfire was exchanged and both . CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking assistance with a wanted suspect, 47-year-old Evelyn D. Bellamy. A single suspect was determined to be responsible for at least four. Kamrion Wilson appeared in court on preliminary charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Now, shes fighting to keep his memory []. The closure is so parking deck maintenance can be completed at the [], CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) Pat Mills was just going about his day until he found a surprise in his front yard. The vehicle then fled the area. There were no injuries on the scene but the residents of the home will be displaced. I only had one before, but I had five after because I had like [], CHAMPAIGN, Ill., (WCIA) We now know new details about how Champaign Police caught a suspect in a road rage shooting. When arrested, he will be booked into jail on a $100,000 bond. The convictions came following a weeklong trial. Inmates at the Champaign County Jail have been protesting high bonds. At 11:05 p.m. Thursday, U. of I. student Caden D. Chenicek, 20, of Champaign, was cited for aggravated battery at Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign. The victim pursued the offender who then, with three additional offenders, battered the victim and took his phone. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, displayed a note indicating the presence of a handgun, and demanded money. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. Epps 'doing better' after hospitalization, Bob's buzzer beaters | 'What a game. A U. of I. student reported that a rug and suitcase had been stolen overnight Saturday or Sunday from her unlocked apartment in the 0-100 block of East John Street, Champaign. Investigators are asking any businesses or residents with surveillance cameras to review the footage for any persons or vehicles captured in the area either prior to or after the incident. Three vehicle hijackings were reported to Champaign Police in April. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. A Galesburg man was charged after police say he shot at a man after an argument in July. The Illinois State Police will lead the investigation into the shooting, with assistance from Urbana police, the Champaign County Sheriffs Office and the University of Illinois Police Department, Champaign police said. Decatur, IL (62521) Today. Central Illinois News & Weather | Champaign, IL | WCIA 3 WCIX | WCIA.com News Weather Alert Special Weather Statement: Champaign County, Clark County, Coles County, Crawford County, Cumberland County, Douglas County, Edgar County, Jasper County, Moultrie County, Piatt County, Vermilion County Top Story The (Champaign) News-Gazettereported that the suspect was a man. 82 E. University Ave. Deputies are asking for the publics help to identify a man they believe is connected to a Moline arson. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft. On December 19, 2022, at approximately 9:11 a.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the First Financial Bank located at 1205 South Neil Street for reports of a bank robbery. Champaign Police Department CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) Liam Gasser, who was shot in October of 2021, is speaking out now that police have made an arrest in the road rage shooting that changed his life . Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. All rights reserved. Resources on properly locking bicycles on campus can be found on the Campus Recreation websites Bike Parking page. The estimated cost to replace the window is $450. Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. Champaign Co. Board approves funds for inmate transfer. The United States Marshals Service Northern District of Indiana arrested McCubbins around noon on Tuesday. Davenport man sentenced to federal prison on child pornography charges, Davenport man sentenced to federal prison for lying to a federal grand jury, Davenport man charged in shooting that injured 1, Man charged with stealing vehicle, crashing it into Scott County home in 2016, Federal jury convicts 2 members of Davenport Savage Life Boys street gang, Man charged in Scott County UTV crash that injured 6. Officers Hobson, Reilly, Tatum, Warren and Watkins received certificate awards for their outstanding impaired driving enforcement. Tracy Parsons and Urbana Police Chief Bryant Seraphin appeared with Scott Beatty on WDWS regarding local gun violence and police relations. URBANA A Champaign man who admitted he failed to show up for a prison sentence when he was supposed to has had another three years tacked on to that sentence. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with a lion design on the front and back, khaki pants, and white shoes. Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday a Champaign man was found guilty on Friday, Feb. 24 for the murder of two Danville men. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. The student paid $200 to the scammer before realizing that the check had bounced. It says to me that this system is not for you.. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) People were displaced from their home after the Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire on Thursday. The man declined medical assistance. *, A U. of I. student reported that his bicycle had been stolen overnight Feb. 12-13 outside Illinois Street Residence Halls, 1012 W. Illinois St., Urbana. Champaign News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Champaign, IL On December 6, 2022, at approximately 7:16 p.m., one female and two male subjects entered T-Mobile located at 61 East Marketview Drive in Champaign. High 52F. No arrests have been made in separate shootings Saturday and Sunday. Threats of the same nature were also soon made to East Prairie Middle School and Tuscola High School. Two people were injured after their car was shot at and crashed into a telephone pole, according to police. The bicycle, which has an estimated value of $500, was locked to a rack. Theyve had their eyes on him for months, and are now sharing the evidence that led to his arrest. I appreciate the assistance of both the Danville Police Department and the FBI. If you have any information regarding this or any crime in Champaign County, please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS, 373tips.com, or via the P3 Tips mobile app. Once he completes his sentence, he will serve three years of supervised release. Assistant States Attorney Brooke Hinman said the teen had missed probation appointments and school, and did not write the letter of apology that she had been ordered to. Champaign, IL | WCIA 3 WCIX - Central Illinois News & Weather CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The City of Champaign announced that one northbound lane of Randolph Street will be closed beginning Monday. Champaign Crime and Safety | NewsBreak Champaign, IL Facebook; Champaign Crime Data Crime Index (100 is safest) Safer than 19% of U.S. Cities Champaign Annual Crimes Violent Crime Violent Crime Comparison (per 1,000 residents) 20 15 10 5 0 7.04 3.95 National Median: 4 Champaign Illinois My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Violent Crime 1 in 142 in Champaign 1 in 253 in Illinois Champaign VIOLENT CRIMES Its been three weeks since Azaan Lee ended up dead after an encounter with Rantoul police. Jang reportedly struck another U. of I. student in the face and then grabbed him around the neck. The Associated Press. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is recovering from his injuries. Davenport Walmart burglary, during closed store hours leads to arrest. . This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding bicycle thefts. More:Police from around Illinois gather to commemorate officers who have died. But he says this vacant, fenced-in lot CHAMPAIGN, Ill., (WCIA) Youre used to hearing one of the most famous college marching bands around the U of I campus on game days, at parades and other events around Central Illinois. University police said they received a threatening call Friday. wandtv.com | Central Illinois' Best Source for News and Weather Raoul said that on Sept. 4, 2017,. There were no injuries on the scene but the residents of the home will be displaced. Low 31F. Please note: Those arrested are presumed innocent until proved guilty, and formal charges may change or be dismissed as cases are adjudicated. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Champaign man found guilty for 2017 double homicide, Letter: Regrettable situation at Schlarman Academy, Committee to act on casino liquor license classification, Indiana police investigating officer-involved shooting near Dana; chase began in Danville, Parents organize 'Save Schlarman' meeting, Mayor, local pastors concerned about abortion clinic locating in Danville, DPD investigates fight at grade school tournament, Students, parents stage walkout at Schlarman. Champaign, Ill., Police Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, was killed Wednesday by a gunman while responding to a domestic disturbance call. On November 17, 2014, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Damian Henderson was believed to be shot and killed in the 0-100 block of Forsythia Drive in Champaign. This electronic version of the daily crime log is provided as a convenience and is updated as frequently as possible. Daniel E. Hoffman, 17, was charged as an adult for allegedly shooting a woman at a party in the 600 block of North American Street in Paxton on Feb. 18. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) State Police are responding to a semi-truck rolling over on Interstate 74 in Champaign County. The charges against the trio stem from the theft of guns, coins and other valuables from an Urbana storage unit on Dec. 9. A Vermilion County jury found Nicholas Trimble, 42, of Champaign guilty of six counts of first-degree murder in the murders of Rafael Arevalo, 26, and Omar Roman, 26, both of whom were from Danville. 5 Purdue (25-5, 14-5 Big Ten) closes its regular season schedule at Mackey Arena on Sunday with a matchup against Illinois (20-10, 10-8). A U. of I. student reported Friday that he was the victim of a battery Feb. 7 while attempting to enter the Illinois Street Residence Halls dining hall, 1010 W. Illinois St., Urbana, without paying. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) A fallen tree caused a house fire in Champaign according to the Champaign Fire Department. The News-Gazette reported that the shootout happened days after Cobb said he feared that a shooting involving police could happen because the city is dealing with an increase in gun violence. A passerby reported smoke coming from the home. Once the phones were retrieved from a locked cabinet, one male distracted an employee and grabbed the phones from the counter. Update at 3 p.m. Paxton Police Chief Coy Cornett released a statement that 18-year-old Kaiden P. McCubbins of Rantoul was arrested on a Ford County arrest warrant for armed robbery in direct connection to the Feb. 18 shooting in Paxton. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim from Champaign with multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the legs. Laresha L. Reed, 42, no address provided, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment building in the 400 block of East Healey Street, Champaign, for trespassing. The male fled the area on foot. It is my hope this decision will aid in the healing of those impacted by this senseless violence, Raoul said. Body cam footage from the 44-year-old fallen officer was released by State Police investigators Thursday, the day after Oberheim was laid to rest after a funeral service in Decatur attended by . Low 31F. Anderson and Thompson reportedly were involved in an argument that became physical. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was struck by gunfire while seated inside of a parked car Dec. 29. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. The employee was struck when he attempted to stop the offender from leaving the store. Crews found that UPDATE: 1:48 pm. Champaign, IL 61820, Emergency: 9-1-1 Areas of patchy fog early. Julia Rietz, the Champaign County States Attorney, [], UPDATE: 1:48 pm. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.. A man reported that he was knocked to the ground and kicked around 2 a.m. Sunday by four unknown people somewhere within a block of an apartment complex in the 900 block of Welch Drive, Urbana. URBANA An Urbana woman who admitted her role in an attack on another woman at a Tolono mobile-home park has been sentenced to 90 days in the county jail. Crime of the Week - Champaign County Crime Stoppers A Vermilion County jury found Nicholas Trimble, 42, of Champaign guilty of six counts of first-degree murder in the murders of Rafael Arevalo, 26, and Omar Roman, 26, both of whom were from Danville. Between 5 pm on December 16 and 3:20 a.m. on December 17, 2022, an unknown suspect damaged eight air conditioning units located in the parking area at 202 E. Green St. in Champaign. When crews arrived on the scene in the 800 block of Richards Lane around 5:30 p.m., they reported no smoke or flames showing from the []. A U. of I. student reported that her bicycle had been stolen between 3 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday from Hopkins Hall, 1208 S. First St., Champaign. The victim was able to get away and the suspect left the area on foot. Officials said the student was communicating with someone through a dating app [], Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. The second male was wearing a maroon sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. The male then became aggressive and repeatedly pushed the female victim against a wall when she tried to leave. The fraudulent transactions totaled over $10,000. On October 30, 2022, at 2:10 a.m., a male victim was walking in the 300 block of East Green St. in Champaign when someone came up behind him and grabbed food out of his hand. Henry had an active arrest warrant for attempted murder issued on Feb. 7, 2023 in Champaign County, Illinois. When the door attendant refused entry, Bzdula took the businesss $500 identification scanner and threw it into the street. Champaign Police Provides Community Update on Gun Violence Consistent with crime trends nationwide, incidents of gun violence in the city of Champaign have increased in 2021, and police are reminding the community of important violence prevention measures and programs that are available for assistance. Seven people started a hunger strike on Saturday, Feb. 25. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a robbery. Douglas County Sheriff Nathan Chaplin said in a press release that Tuscola Police Department had made an arrest at 2:56 p.m. Another woman tried to pull Hearnes off the first victim and in the melee, Hearnes stabbed that other woman in the eye. Police: Champaign officer and suspect die in shootout The informationwas valid at the time it was posted but may be subject to change without notice. An Urbana police report said the cannabis was found in Wetzel's home when police went to check on his roommate, who had died of natural causes. CHAMPAIGN A suspect shot and killed one central Illinois police officer and wounded another during a shootout at an apartment complex early Wednesday in which . Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Rashaud Weatherall who had sustained multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. The park [] Chance of rain 50%.. Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding an aggravatedbattery. PESOTUM, Ill. (WCIA) Northbound traffic on Interstate 57 is currently reduced to one lane near Pesotum due to an overturned semi-truck. Champaign News, Breaking News in Champaign, IL Hello Champaign Today's weather Warmer with increasing clouds High: 62F Low: 31F Top local news Press Release Residential Fire Reported. The bicycle, which has an estimated value of $500, was left unlocked at a rack. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you . Champaign News, Breaking News in Champaign, IL Champaign Police Provides Community Update on Gun Violence Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. A cellphone, cash and banking cards were reported stolen around 11:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign. 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