CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) A fallen tree caused a house fire in Champaign according to the Champaign Fire Department. (WAND)- Several central Illinois residents are currently without power due to the high winds and storm damage. The overturn happened westbound near []. A U. of I. student reported that someone entered her apartment without permission around 2 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of East Springfield Avenue, Champaign. CHAMPAIGN Its been more than six years since a hotel project was launched at the corner of Neil and Hill streets in downtown Champaign. Champaign Police Department "The hate crime messed me up," Kunzelman said in court Thursday. What a game. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) State Police are responding to a semi-truck rolling over on Interstate 74 in Champaign County. 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. A U. of I. student reported that he was the victim of an internet-based scam between Feb. 19-22. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. 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., (WCIA) We now know new details about how Champaign Police caught a suspect in a road rage shooting. Responding officers immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could arrive. Chance of rain 50%.. Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. Minutes after the shooting, two more victims arrived at an area hospital by personal transport. Crews responded to a fire inside a home at 20 Raintree Drive early Monday. 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. The bicycle, which has an estimated value of $500, was locked to a rack. More:Speak out for Gregory opens conversation about police response to mental health crisis. The total estimated value of the stolen items is $34,600. 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. Police said Bellamy is 5'1", weighs 185 lbs. Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes ofwebsite accessibility This week. According to Raoul, Nicholas Trimble arranged a meeting to buy cannabis from Arevalo on Sept. 4, 2017. The victim was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. When the door attendant refused entry, Bzdula took the businesss $500 identification scanner and threw it into the street. 0:00. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. 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. Burlington man arrested for possession of meth. 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. What does that say to my family? Whether youre team DJ TAT or team Cowboy Hat Kid, you have to admit they both know how to get a crowd excited for basketball. The Danville Police Department appreciates the cooperation of the community, concerted efforts of its officers, detectives and all agencies involved as well as the continued dedication of the Attorney Generals office who hold accountable those who wish to do harm to the citizens of Danville, said Danville Police Chief Chris Yates. Davenport Police are investigating an overnight shooting in downtown Davenport that injured one person. A U. of I. student reported that she was punched in the face by an unknown man at 12:03 a.m. Saturday near First and Green streets, Champaign. Raoul said that on Sept. 4, 2017,. Non-emergency: 217-333-8911 A single suspect was determined to be responsible for at least four. He built that empathy by pitching his own tent, which is something not allowed by the City of Champaign. It says to me that this system is not for you.. A. The incident was captured onthe victims video doorbell. Persico reportedly used another persons rewards points without permission to book a hotel room for three nights. A private plane transporting Bryan Kohberger back to Idaho stopped for several minutes at Willard Airport. Yet, he says survival doesn't adhere to any rules. The fraudulent transactions totaled over $10,000. Decatur, IL (62521) Today. The men in custody say their bonds are . Charter tells WAND News. Darion Lafayette, 24, was killed during the shooting, according to the County Coroner's Office. The university is joined by Busey Bank, Carle Health, Christie Clinic, OSF HealthCare and the United Way of Champaign County, each of which is investing $50,000. An exchange of gunfire followed in which both officers and the suspect were shot. Ricriana Allenia Tyler was reported missing April 13 but was last seen March 22, police said. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a robbery. Police initially were called by a witness who asked them to escort Reed from the building. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old victim from Champaign with multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the legs. The total value of the stolen food was unlisted. This electronic version of the daily crime log is provided as a convenience and is updated as frequently as possible. Hurtado [] One person was injured in a shooting in the 1200 block of Hedge Road May 21. "There has been a lot of hardships, definitely trying to stay the course and stay positive," Gasser said. . 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. GPS tracking information showed that the phone was taken to an apartment in Urbana. There were no firefighter or occupant injuries reported after the Jan. 29 fire. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted in Rock Island Co. on meth charges. 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. The employee was struck when he attempted to stop the offender from leaving the store. PESOTUM, Ill. (WCIA) Northbound traffic on Interstate 57 is currently reduced to one lane near Pesotum due to an overturned semi-truck. An employee of Patricias, 2208 S. Neil St., Champaign, reported that a customer had exposed their genitals inside the store around 4 p.m. Feb. 22. ISP said the semi has been removed from the roadway and will be removed from the median when conditions improve. The female appeared to be a black female, wearing a yellow cap, black coat, light-colored jeans, and orange shoes. 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). Someone tried to kill me and the best we could do was juvenile jail? Wanted Suspects. One male was wearing a black hat, gray sweatshirt, black pants and shoes. Please note: Those arrested are presumed innocent until proved guilty, and formal charges may change or be dismissed as cases are adjudicated. Crews found that UPDATE: 1:48 pm. No arrests have been made in separate shootings Saturday and Sunday. Police need your help identifying the subject captured on video. "The face my family shares in public and the face we have at home represent two very different worlds. Its been three weeks since Azaan Lee ended up dead after an encounter with Rantoul police. A U. of I. student reported that someone had broken his vehicle window between Thursday and Sunday while it was parked in a garage in the 900 block of South Third Street, Champaign. Crime Map. A single family home and a cannabis dispensary are now permitted to start construction. Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. Anderson and Thompson reportedly were involved in an argument that became physical. CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted by Moline police on aggravated battery charges inside Moline bar. Shortly after taking the report, the officer found the vehicle parked in a garage in the 100 block of East Green Street, Champaign. According to a post on Facebook, the fire was reported by a resident of the home. According to online Scott County Jail records, Holdorf was being held on a $25,000 cash-only bond Saturday. I'm not homeless, so I will never truly understand but I'm using this opportunity to build a little more empathy about what their day is like." A Vermilion County jury found Nicholas Trimble, 42, guilty of six counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Rafael Arevalo, 26, and Omar Roman, 26, both of Danville. Disclaimer: The information on this page was provided to Champaign County Crime Stoppers by local law enforcement. Fire Chief Gary Ludwig said firefighters found an active fire in the living room of a house in the 800 block of Richards Lane. 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. Once he completes his sentence, he will serve three years of supervised release. Sunny to partly cloudy. Theyve had their eyes on him for months, and are now sharing the evidence that led to his arrest. Low near 30F. 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. 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. 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. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to the garage Christmas Day. Seven people started a hunger strike on Saturday, Feb. 25. U. of I. students Davita A. Anderson and Jair T. Thompson, both 23, were arrested outside their apartment in the 900 block of South First Street, Champaign, for domestic battery. The victim was able to get away and the suspect left the area on foot. 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. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) The Champaign Fire Department extinguished a house fire in Champaign on Thursday night. QC MEG concludes investigation and arrest of armed man in Milan. Urbana Park District received a $550,000 grant to help build a new Meadowbrook Park Playground. At 12:25 a.m. Saturday outside Kams, 102 E. Green St., Champaign, U. of I. student Eugene Jang, 21, of Champaign, was issued a state of Illinois notice to appear in court for battery. URBANA A Champaign man who allegedly robbed a friend of cash electronically is due back in court in April. He already is serving a sentence for vehicular hijacking and armed robbery in Illinois, online records show. The department responded to a fire at an unoccupied house on South Fair Street around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The victim had initially written a check for $422.94 on Jan. 28 to a local plumbing company for work at her residence. 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. 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. The victim pursued the offender who then, with three additional offenders, battered the victim and took his phone. For more information about the incidents listed here, please contact the U. of I. 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. 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. Deputies are asking for the publics help to identify a man they believe is connected to a Moline arson. US States (36975K) Current Events (51K) Celebrity (272) Exonerated (117) Favorites (421) FBI . Both appeared to be White; one was wearing a black Reebok hoodie and khaki pants []. Champaign | News | May 2021 1 Officer Killed And 24-Year-Old Suspect Dead In Shooting: Police Darion Lafayette, 24, was killed during the shooting, according to the County Coroner's Office. U. of I. student Yucheng Zhang, 19, was arrested at 3:21 a.m. Wednesday at his residence hall room at Wardall Hall, 1012 W. Illinois St., Urbana, for domestic battery. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. Epps 'doing better' after hospitalization, Bob's buzzer beaters | 'What a game. The suspects fled with the phones valued at $4,500.00. Officers discovered an unresponsive 36-year-old female victim inside of a vehicle suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. We don't want your name, just your information. The driver, Daytan L. Davis, 26, who listed an address in the 100 block of East Champaign Avenue, Rantoul, and a passenger, Damion Richardson, 51, of the 300 block of East Church Street, Champaign, were both charged Monday with possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 1 felony because of the amount. Jang reportedly struck another U. of I. student in the face and then grabbed him around the neck. is urging students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support one another during "Unofficial," which is the unofficial St. Patricks Day. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) Part of a Champaign bike trail is currently closed. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Rashaud Weatherall who had sustained multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. 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. The park [] He reported that he never opened an account with that provider, and someone else must have done so in his name. The News-Gazette 2101 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL 61820 +1 (217)351-5252 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822 +1 (217)373-1500 Mahomet Car Connection 1103 E Oak St, Mahomet, IL 61853 +1. Tracy Parsons and Urbana Police Chief Bryant Seraphin appeared with Scott Beatty on WDWS regarding local gun violence and police relations. On January 3, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., an unknown male entered the First Mid Bank & Trust located at 114 West Church Street in Champaign. Its nice to see parents and swimmers (here), Miller said. Champaign Co. Board approves funds for inmate transfer. The male then used the victims credit cards to purchase a large amount of gift cards from Sams Club nearby. On September 4, 2022, at approximately 1:15 a.m., an unknown male asked the victim to follow him to another area inside Kams bar, located at 102 East Green Street in Champaign. The victim notified her bank and received a photocopy of the check with the forged payee name and altered amount. Security cameras captured images of a person of interest in the area at the time of the crime. 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. The charges against the trio stem from the theft of guns, coins and other valuables from an Urbana storage unit on Dec. 9. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. I am committed to continuing to collaborate with law enforcement agencies at all levels of government to address violent crime in Illinois.. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was struck by gunfire while seated inside of a parked car Dec. 29. The overturn happened westbound near []. A 28-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg. Officers on-scene immediately rendered medical aid with the assistance of the Champaign Fire Department. Several other demands for money were made over time, with the student paying a total of $4,500. Police were called by a witness who reported that Jim restrained a U. of I. student and also opened a door aggressively, striking the student. Low 31F. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Champaign Police release evidence leading them to road rage shooting arrest, Randolph St. lane closure in Champaign begins Monday. NOTE - The date listed in the title is the date of the posting, not the crime. Samuel I. Bellettiere, 24, who listed an address in the 500 block of Breen Drive, was sentenced Monday to two years of first-offender probation after pleading guilty before Judge Roger Webber to possession with intent to deliver cannabis. UI police identified Kyesha Neil, 18, of Champaign, as the person who allegedly stole a $1,300 electronic tablet. Multiple university-owned tools, including a large lawn mower, had been stolen. The attack reportedly stemmed from a dispute that occurred during a party earlier in the evening. If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged tosubmit a tip via this website, callour TIPS line at217-373-TIPS, or use our freeP3 Tips mobile app. The total estimated value of the stolen items is $980. 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. The 25-year-old was fatally shot, while two other men were injured and several vehicles were struck by gunfire, according to reports. Champaign officers were equipped with body cameras in 2017, and those cameras are activated when an officer responds to service calls or is engaged in any law enforcement-related encounter, according to the departments website. This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft. When my office reached out to Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his staff for their assistance they continue to stand with us to fight violent crime, as does the Danville Police Department.. It was reported that Zhang put his hands around another U. of I. students neck during an argument. *Bicycle owners can reduce the risk of theft. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you . The chase began when police in Danville, Illinois tried to stop Henry's vehicle for a traffic violation shortly before 7 p.m. Police said Henry disregarded emergency lights and headed toward Indiana. Cobb said Oberheim joined the police force in Champaign, a city of about 85,000, in September 2008. 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. A Davenport man was arrested Saturday after deputies say he eight had marijuana plants. But we also spoke with Judy Borton, whose grandson is in custody, and she said five people are still striking. The student later discovered that none of the claims were true. URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - Firefighters were called out to a Champaign-Urbana MTD building that is used by the Urbana School District early Thursday morning. The Attorney Generals office prosecuted the case with Vermilion County States Attorney Jacqueline Lacys office. The department didnt immediately reply to Associated Press requests for further information about the shootout, including whether the officers' body cameras captured it. 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.