A second officer was wounded but is stable. 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. Police Blotter - Public Safety - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 . Champaign Crime and Safety | NewsBreak Champaign, IL All rights reserved. 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 the suspect was also killed, authorities said. He already is serving a sentence for vehicular hijacking and armed robbery in Illinois, online records show. Illinois police officer, suspect dead after exchange of gunfire | Fox News Champaign man convicted in Danville double murder CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. Speak out for Gregory opens conversation about police response to mental health crisis, Police from around Illinois gather to commemorate officers who have died, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 6 men charged with dismembering 24-year-old Champaign woman's body 0:57. Preliminary information suggests the victim was walking in the area of E Beardsley Avenue and N Fourth Street when he was struck by gunfire. Champaign Co. Board approves funds for inmate transfer. A Kewanee man convicted of killing his girlfriends 3-year-old daughter in Henry County pled guilty Friday to predatory criminal sexual assault in Henry County Circuit Court. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) State Police are responding to a semi-truck rolling over on Interstate 74 in Champaign County. News Bureau | ILLINOIS Monticello Schools Superintendent Vic Zimmerman said in a statement that Oberheim had four daughters, including three who attend the district's schools, and that he was very involved in their lives. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking for help in locating a 26-year-old Champaign man with an active warrant for his arrest. A. You have permission to edit this article. According to online Scott County Jail records, Holdorf was being held on a $25,000 cash-only bond Saturday. URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - Firefighters were called out to a Champaign-Urbana MTD building that is used by the Urbana School District early Thursday morning. Chenicek is accused of punching multiple employees and spitting on patrons from a terrace while inside the bar. news-gazette.com 2101 Fox Drive Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-351-5252 Email: news@news-gazette.com. The estimated cost to remove the graffiti is minimal. Responding officers immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could arrive. Officers were able to locate security camera footage from the area that depicts a potential suspect. Alex P. Bzdula, 19, of Chicago, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of East Green Street, Champaign, for damaging property. 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM CST Kamrion Wilson appeared in court on preliminary charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. The body was found in a storage unit in Maquon, IL in October 2022. The day Avery Falconer was supposed to turn himself in to begin serving a six-year sentence for delivery of cocaine, he did not. A passerby reported smoke coming from the home. Several other demands for money were made over time, with the student paying a total of $4,500. At 1:53 a.m. Sunday at The City Center, 505 S. Chestnut St., Champaign, Brea C. Eskridge, 26, of Urbana, was issued a state of Illinois notice to appear in court for battery. The female approached the counter and asked to purchase five iPhones. A damage estimate was not available. We don't want your name, just your information. 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. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a robbery. Fire Chief Gary Ludwig said firefighters found an active fire in the living room of a house in the 800 block of Richards Lane. The (Champaign) News-Gazettereported that the suspect was a man. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that on Friday, a Vermilion County jury found Nicholas Trimble, 42, guilty of six counts of first-degree murder. The first scam happened for over a year between December of 2021 and Feb. 17. A trial date is tentatively set for this spring. Demarko L. Brown, 33, who listed an address in the 2100 block of West White Street, was arraigned Tuesday on charges of armed violence and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. The subject appeared to be a white male with a receding hairline, and was last seen wearing a blue surgical mask, blue jacket, and light-colored pants. Kristian KP Philpotts grew up wanting to work in the world of animal science. Some sun this morning with increasing clouds this afternoon. Mayor Deb Feinen designated March 3 as Nolan Miller Day in Champaign, an honor the state champion swimmer from Central celebrated at Fridays gathering with family, friends and teammates in the schools cafeteria. The student later discovered that none of the claims were true. Deric D. Alford, 31, who listed an address in the 1300 block of North Neil Street, was arraigned Monday for robbery, alleging that on Jan. 18 or 19, he cornered a former co-worker in that mans Champaign home and ordered him to hand over his phone and the password for it. 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. Assistant Attorneys General Brian Holmes and Daniel Weiler are prosecuting the case for Raouls Criminal Prosecutions Bureau. The bicycle, which has an estimated value of $500, was locked to a rack. Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a homicide. Derrick Humphery, 32, was in court on Thursday. This electronic version of the daily crime log is provided as a convenience and is updated as frequently as possible. Bob Richards, the only male two-time winner of the Olympic pole vault, who in the 1950s became a hero of American Cold War competition with the Soviet Union and a breakfast-table hero to millions. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is partnering with local businesses and organizations to invest $300,000 to fight violent crime in Champaign County. 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. University police said they received a threatening call Friday. Deputies are asking for the publics help to identify a man they believe is connected to a Moline arson. It was reported Feb. 24 that a Champaign woman was the victim of check fraud. A man reported Tuesday that he had been the victim of deceptive practices after receiving a call from a credit monitoring service saying that he had $3,629 in outstanding bills with a telecommunications provider. NOTE - The date listed in the title is the date of the posting, not the crime. Crime in Champaign - Champaign, IL Crime Map | SpotCrime US States (36975K) Current Events (51K) Celebrity (272) Exonerated (117) Favorites (421) FBI . 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. But today, that face settles into a momentary sigh of relief.". Cody James Toki in Ohio Champaign County 8/27/1992. Champaign, Ill., Police Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, was killed Wednesday by a gunman while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Theyve had their eyes on him for months, and are now sharing the evidence that led to his arrest. The incident was captured onthe victims video doorbell. What a game. A U. of I. student reported that he was the victim of an internet-based scam between Feb. 19-22. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The City of Champaign announced that one northbound lane of Randolph Street will be closed beginning Monday. ALL TRADEMARKS BELONG TO THEIR RIGHTFUL . CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) A fallen tree caused a house fire in Champaign according to the Champaign Fire Department. 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. Police reports and videos collected during the investigation are available for public review on the Citys website. The incident happened in June, according to police. For a more comprehensive look at reports throughout the Campustown area, view the Daily Crime Log or the crime map. 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. Davenport Police responded to reports of hit-and-runs Thursday evening near Arlington Avenue and East Locust Street that police say left one with minor injuries. The suspect appears to be a black male wearing a black stocking cap, black coat, black pants, and tan shoes. Chance of rain 50%. When the door attendant refused entry, Bzdula took the businesss $500 identification scanner and threw it into the street. The total estimated value of the stolen items is $34,600. Charter tells WAND News. A hit-and-run accident was reported at noon Feb. 20 in the 600 block of East John Street, Champaign. Julia Rietz, the Champaign County States Attorney, [], UPDATE: 1:48 pm. Inmates at the Champaign County Jail have been protesting high bonds. A single suspect was determined to be responsible for at least four. The wounded officer was hospitalized in stable condition, the department said. The male fled the area on foot. The Illinois State Police will submit the case to the Stark County States Attorney once the investigation is complete. The man declined medical assistance. Sunny to partly cloudy. The victim had initially written a check for $422.94 on Jan. 28 to a local plumbing company for work at her residence. The investigation is ongoing, state police said. A Davenport man was sentenced to prison for possessing a firearm as a felon and possessing a distribution amount of fentanyl. A 30-year-old male inside of a motor vehicle who sustained a fatal gunshot wound Nov. 13. Because the victim sustained serious bodily harm she was blinded in one eye Amayra Hearnes, 20, will not be eligible for day-for-day good time on her jail sentence, which began Tuesday. One burned unit at Central Storage Mini Warehouse, 1000 Griggs St., had a car with minor damage, while another four units were considered total losses, Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Sparks said. One person was injured in a shooting in the 1200 block of Hedge Road May 21. this week, Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding criminal damage. It was reported that someone entered an unlocked vehicle overnight Friday or Saturday while it was parked in the 300 block of East John Street, Champaign, and stole miscellaneous items, including electronics and medications. In many ways, hair braiding has deep roots in the African American community; Its a style, a statement and a way of bringing history into modern-day life. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted by Moline police on aggravated battery charges inside Moline bar. The student was contacted via social media by someone purporting to be an artist offering money to use one of the students photos in a project. Courts-police-fire | news-gazette.com URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) The Urbana Police Department is asking for help in identifying a pair of thieves who stole from a store in the area. Police Department at 217-333-1216 or. The total estimated value of the remaining items is $2,795. News-Gazette | Your Source for News and Advertising in East Central Illinois Trees, traffic: Impact of high winds felt throughout area 13 hrs ago Fierce wind gusts uprooted a 50-foot tree at. Eskridge reportedly slapped an employee in the face during a dispute over payment. Police said Bellamy is 5'1", weighs 185 lbs. The other male stood by holding the door open until they were all exiting the business. Assault 01/25/2023 8:01 AM 1600 BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY AV Assault 01/25/2023 12:55 AM 600 BLOCK OF BREEN DR Theft 01/24/2023 3:11 PM 2600 BLOCK OF PROSPECT N Assault 01/23/2023 8:52 PM 1800 BLOCK OF VALLEY RD Other 01/23/2023 11:24 AM 100 BLOCK OF N . If Bellettiere successfully completes his probation for having cannabis intended for sale, no conviction will enter on his record. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. An arrest warrant was issued four months ago for Henry A. Pettigrew, who was arrested for the shooting Wednesday in Urbana. Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, died of his wounds, the citys police chief, Anthony Cobb,said in a statement. 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. 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. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) A Champaign man was arrested in connection to an October 2021 shooting on North Prospect. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire primarily contained to a rooftop air handling unit at a Target. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) The person suspected of a crime spree in Champaign County on Wednesday has been arrested. (WAND)- Several central Illinois residents are currently without power due to the high winds and storm damage. A U. of I. student reported that his bicycle had been stolen overnight Thursday or Friday outside his apartment in the 500 block of South Third Street, Champaign. Crews found that UPDATE: 1:48 pm. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) A teacher at International Preparatory Academy in Champaign is on the shortlist to receive a coveted teaching award. A 16-year-old was killed in the shooting last week on East Eureka Street. Please note: Those arrested are presumed innocent until proved guilty, and formal charges may change or be dismissed as cases are adjudicated. The city said northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street while work is being completed. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was struck by gunfire while seated inside of a parked car Dec. 29. A current version for public viewing is always kept in hard copy at the front desk of the University of Illinois Police Department, located in the Public Safety Building at 1110 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana. One male was wearing a black hat, gray sweatshirt, black pants and shoes. Yet, he says survival doesn't adhere to any rules. State Police said the accident happened near the exit to U.S. Route []. Warren Charter left the comfort of home for two weeks, embracing cold and uncomfortable Winter days and nights. The student paid $200 to the scammer before realizing that the check had bounced. Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman told us on Friday afternoon it was over. Officials said the student was communicating with someone through a dating app [], Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. On October 10, 2022, at approximately 5:15 PM, two individuals entered Walmart at 100 South High Cross Road in Urbana. If you're having . Came back, oh 2-230 and expected to do a little five minute job and I find this, the tree in the front yard, Mills said. Darion Lafayette, 24, was killed during the shooting, according to the County Coroner's Office. Low 31F. Crime Map. The identity of the dead man is being withheld pending further verification of his identity and notification to the family. Contact us for more information about the incidents listed here. Rock Island police are asking for help to identify a man they say stole about $200 worth of times from Hy-Vee. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Rashaud Weatherall who had sustained multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Shortly after taking the report, the officer found the vehicle parked in a garage in the 100 block of East Green Street, Champaign. Deputy reportedly shot during pursuit in Vermillion County | wthr.com Lieutenant Curt Apperson of the Champaign County Sheriff's Office said Donovan Lee-Newman, 27, was taken into custody at 9:45 a.m. on Friday at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Duncan Road. There was evidence that tools were used to break into two buildings on the property. If convicted of attempted murder for allegedly shooting Liam Gasser in a vehicle on city street 16 months ago, Derrick Humphery faces 31 years to natural life in prison. I appreciate the assistance of both the Danville Police Department and the FBI. Training timelines, on-the-job injuries and overtime costs all come into play in this Champaign Fire Department item, set for a city council vote next week. 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 . At 12:48 a.m. Sunday, a U. of I. student reported that his food delivery order was stolen from outside the rear entrance of Taft-Van Doren Hall, 1213 S. Fourth St., Champaign. An exchange of gunfire followed in which both officers and the suspect were shot. At 11:36 a.m. Sunday at TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 603 S. Sixth St., Champaign, Brenda K. Persico, 30, of Homer, Illinois, was issued a state of Illinois notice to appear in court for identity theft. Daily Crime Log - Public Safety - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The female appeared to be a black female, wearing a yellow cap, black coat, light-colored jeans, and orange shoes. When arrested, he will be booked into jail on a $100,000 bond. Front Desk: 217-351-4545 In a rare move, Rantoul police quickly released video of the incident. More:Speak out for Gregory opens conversation about police response to mental health crisis. The male then used the victims credit cards to purchase a large amount of gift cards from Sams Club nearby. IN EACH FRONT-PAGE POST, THE HYPERLINK TO THE PRIMARY SOURCE IS SPECIFIED. I had caffeine poisoning. Before that, he spent seven years on Decatur's police force. The following morning, November 18, 2014, at 8.13 a.m., officers were dispatched to this location for a check welfare where Henderson was found unresponsive in a vehicle. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. Epps 'doing better' after hospitalization, Bob's buzzer beaters | 'What a game. Cobb said Oberheim joined the police force in Champaign, a city of about 85,000, in September 2008. Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. A signed plea agreement was filed Thursday in Clinton County District Court. Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area around the time of the incident. Champaign Police Provides Community Update on Gun Violence 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. The victim was then transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. High 52F. Surely, this was an attempt to quell public concern. Oberheim is the third Champaign police officer to be killed in the line of duty. 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. I literally had six monsters the day of the game. Davenport Police are investigating an overnight shooting in downtown Davenport that injured one person. A private plane transporting Bryan Kohberger back to Idaho stopped for several minutes at Willard Airport. Photos: Christopher vs Champaign St. Thomas More on during the Class 1A UI police identified Kyesha Neil, 18, of Champaign, as the person who allegedly stole a $1,300 electronic tablet. The two suspects skip scanned much of the merchandise and then attempted to pay for the remainder of the items with a credit card that declined payment. Crime Stoppers doesn't want your name, just your information. The bomb did not ignite and was found by a receptionist at the clinic, who then called police, federal officials said. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. He reported that he never opened an account with that provider, and someone else must have done so in his name. Homicide Investigation - 1200 Block of Garden Hills Drive January 6, 2023 Champaign Police Address Gun Violence, Quality of Life Concerns in 2022 January 5, 2023 Shooting Investigation - 2400 Block of N Neil Street January 3, 2023 Champaign Police Officer Jeffrey Creel Retires December 22, 2022 View more news releases Non-emergency: 217-333-8911 The individuals selected over $500 in merchandise and proceeded to the self-checkout lanes. CHAMPAIGN, Ill., (WCIA) We now know new details about how Champaign Police caught a suspect in a road rage shooting. Both appeared to be White; one was wearing a black Reebok hoodie and khaki pants []. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a black knit stocking cap with whitelettering on the front, a black zip up jacket, and blue jeans with holes in the knee. "This is not a DRILL," the superintendent wrote in a message to parents after Urbana High School received a threat. He talked about it all the time, Rice said. What does that say to my family? Champaign Crime & Safety News | Champaign, IL Patch URBANA A Roselle man is in police custody accused of the attempted murder of a motorist in a random shooting on North Prospect Avenue in the fall of 2021. Wanted Suspects - Champaign County Crime Stoppers The Champaign officers went to the complex shortly after 3 a.m. in response to a report about a domestic disturbance and encountered the armed suspect upon arriving, police said. According to Raoul, Nicholas Trimble arranged a meeting to buy cannabis from Arevalo on Sept. 4, 2017. The reservation has a value of $807. A Galesburg man was charged after police say he shot at a man after an argument in July. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. The victim learned that Alford allegedly made a total of $300 in transfers using the victim's phone from the victim to himself using Cash App. "I was dumb, I was negligent, and I was a lot of things, but one thing I refuse to call myself is a murderer," Jerome Schmidt, 19, said before being sentenced to 50 years in prison for the 2021 murder of Michael Brown, 64, of Hammond.