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Sometimes, the simplest actions are enough to keep your home and your property safe. Lock your home and your car to keep your personal items safe!

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Do you have an alarm system in your home or business? Don't forget to register it with the Champaign Police Department.

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Scams are everywhere, so it's more important than ever to be safe with your personal identifying information.

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Two people are in custody for their roles in a shooting incident that wounded a Champaign teenager on September 28, 2026, following a report of a shooting with injuries. As officers arrived on-scene, they quickly located a 16-year-old victim with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.

The initial investigation indicated that multiple suspects fired weapons in the area and the victim was struck. At around 7:00 p.m. on September 28, 2026, a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old from Champaign were arrested on initial charges including Aggravated Battery with a Firearm. Three unlawfully possessed firearms were also located inside a residence during the investigation. Because these suspects are juveniles, state law prohibits the release of additional identifying information.

Even with arrests, Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 6:25 p.m. on September 14, 2026, following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries in the area. As officers arrived, they quickly located a 24-year-old man with potentially life-threatening wounds. Police personnel immediately rendered medical aid on-scene with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department until the man could be transported to an area hospital. He remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition.

Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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Join Champaign Police tomorrow morning (Sept. 16, 2026) from 8 to 10am at Sammy's Pancake House on N. Mattis Avenue for Coffee with a Cop! Coffee with a Cop is a national program that allows law enforcement personnel and their communities to connect on the issues that matter to you. From concerns in your neighborhood to learning about our duties, Coffee with a Cop is a great way to have a *FREE* cup of coffee and speak with our officers!

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Champaign Police were dispatched to the 300 block of W. Eureka Street at 8:26 p.m. on September 13, 2026, following reports of a shooting with injuries in the area. As officers arrived, they quickly located a 40-year-old Champaign man with a non-life-threatening graze wound from a gunshot. The man was transported to a hospital for immediate medical treatment and was later released.

At this time, information on what led to the gunfire remains limited and the person or persons responsible fled the area before officers arrived. Champaign Police conducted a canvass, seeking potential witnesses, physical evidence, and video that could be of value to the investigation.

Anyone who has additional information is asked to please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at approximately 2:26 p.m., METCAD 911 received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired and a person suffering from a gunshot wound in the area of Carver Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old male victim suffering from a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following surgery, He remains hospitalized in critical condition.

While the call initially came out as an Urbana address, investigators quickly determined that the shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Carver Drive in Champaign. The Champaign Police Department assumed primary investigative responsibility. Preliminary information indicates that an altercation occurred at the scene, followed by shots being fired and the victim being struck by gunfire. Following the shooting, the other person or persons involved fled the scene on foot. No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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An Urbana teenager is in custody for his role in a June 2025 shooting that killed two teenagers from Champaign. Officers were dispatched at 12:01 a.m. on June 29, 2025, to Holly Hill Drive following a report of a shooting with injuries. They quickly discovered two 16-year-olds with life threatening wounds and administered medical aid. Both teens tragically succumbed to their injuries.

On August 18, 2026, the Champaign Police Department assisted the United States Marshals Service Great Lakes Regional Task Force as they arrested a 16-year-old in Urbana based on an arrest warrant related to a prior Robbery conviction. On August 19, 2026, the Champaign County States Attorney’s Office charged the 16-year-old with First Degree Murder for his involvement in the Homicide of the two sixteen-year-old males on Holly Hill Drive in June of 2025. Because this suspect is a juvenile, state law prohibits the release of additional information on this case.

Even with an arrest, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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The Champaign Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to promote visible enforcement efforts ahead of the Labor Day holiday. From August 14 to September 8, motorists can expect increased patrols focused on impaired driving, as well as other traffic violations.

During the enforcement campaign, officers will conduct visible enforcement of Illinois law to encourage safe driving behavior. Those found to be impaired, distracted behind the wheel, or in violation of other rules of the road will be issued citations and written warnings, when appropriate.

These grant-funded efforts are in addition to routine traffic patrols coordinated by on-shift officers. This Illinois traffic safety campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT.

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Champaign Police are investigating a shooting in the 1100 block of N. Third Street that tragically resulted in the death of a child. Officers were dispatched to a residence at 11:26 p.m. on August 11, 2026, after a 9-1-1 call was placed indicating that a child had been injured by an apparent accidental gunshot. Officers arriving at the scene worked quickly to locate the child and render immediate medical aid while getting them into an ambulance. The child was transported to an area hospital for critical care. Unfortunately, the child’s wounds proved to be life threatening, and they later succumbed to their injuries.

The initial investigation is underway, with detectives working to determine the facts of the incident. Officers continue to canvass the surrounding area for information and evidence that may be of investigative assistance. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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Two more people have been charged with Murder for their roles in a June 2026 shooting incident that killed a Champaign teenager. Champaign Police were dispatched at 12:06 a.m. on June 6, 2026, to the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive in Champaign, quickly locating 16-year-old Trai’Vvone Wesley, who later succumbed to his injuries. On July 30, 2026, 18-year-old Kaden Smith and 18-year-old Kameron Smith were charged with First Degree Murder. Both were already in custody for unrelated firearms charges. This is in addition to charges filed against a 17-year-old from Champaign and 21-year-old Robby Mathis.

Even with additional arrests, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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Two people are in custody and facing charges for Murder for their roles in a June 2026 shooting incident that killed a Champaign teenager. Champaign Police were dispatched at 12:06 a.m. on June 6, 2026, to the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive in Champaign, quickly locating 16-year-old Trai’Vvone Wesley, who later succumbed to his injuries. On July 28 and 29, 2026, a 17- and 21-year-old were arrested on charges of First Degree Murder.

Even with arrests, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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The Champaign Police Department is seeking assistance from residents in investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of July 17, 2026, injuring a Champaign man. While the initial investigation is still underway, details on the circumstances of the incident are still being established. The limited information provided by the victim indicates that he was walking at an unknown location along either Colleen Drive or Staley Road when he heard a loud noise and realized he had been shot. The man was then taken to an area hospital by personal transport. No information has been determined at this time about the person or persons responsible for the gunfire.

Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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A Champaign man has been arrested for his role in a May 2026 shooting incident. On May 23, 2026, at 8:49 PM, Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of W. Bradley Avenue following a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers learned that a 30-year-old male victim had been struck by gunfire, leading to a non-life-threatening injury. Officers administered medical assistance on the scene with help from the Champaign Fire Department until the victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated and later released.

The investigation indicates that the victim was at a gathering in the 1200 block of W. Bradley Avenue when 54-year-old Kevin P Pettis fired shots at the victim, striking him. On July 16, 2026, Pettis was arrested on a warrant by the U.S. Marshals Service and Detectives with the Champaign Police Department.

Even with an arrest, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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First responders from the Champaign Police and Fire Departments will hold joint training exercises next week at The High School of St. Thomas More (3901 N Mattis Ave, Champaign). The training exercises will take place on Monday, July 13, Wednesday, July 15, and Friday, July 17, and will run from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

Residents can expect to see multiple first responder vehicles – including police, fire, and ambulance – as well as an increased police presence in the area. The training exercises are designed to coordinate a timely response starting from the arrival of vehicles on-scene. First responder vehicles will be seen arriving, staging, and departing the area throughout the day. The exercise will involve the use of training weapons with non-projectile “blank” rounds. Blank rounds will be used only inside the building but may be heard by residents in the surrounding area.

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Champaign Police were dispatched at 9:56 p.m. on July 6, 2026, to the 1500 block of W. Anthony Drive in Champaign, following reports of a traffic crash with injuries. On-scene, officers located a two-vehicle collision with multiple injured parties. Each vehicle had two occupants at the time of the crash. All parties involved were transported to an area hospital for immediate medical attention. While three were listed in stable condition, a 41-year-old man was believed to have been ejected from one vehicle and sustained potentially life-threatening injuries. He remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Officers continue to canvass the surrounding area for witnesses and video footage that may be of investigative assistance. Any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance camera systems is encouraged to notify the police department. No citations have been issued at this time. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Champaign Police Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit. Future updates may be provided as they become available. The Champaign Police Department wishes to thank the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office and the Champaign Fire Department for their assistance with this call.

Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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From the Champaign Police to all of you... We hope you have a fun and safe Fourth of July! We'll see you at the Champaign County Freedom Celebration all afternoon and evening!

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Two Champaign teens are in custody for their alleged roles in a Monday night, June 15, shooting that killed a 16-year-old and injured a 17-year-old. On June 18, 2026, a 16-year-old and a 14-year-old were arrested during the execution of a court-authorized search warrant in the 1600 block of Cruising Lane. Additionally, two other search warrants were executed in connection with this investigation during the same evening. The two subjects now face multiple charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery with a firearm. Because the suspects are juveniles, state law prohibits the release of additional identifying information.

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Champaign Police were dispatched to the intersection of N. McKinley Avenue and Paula Drive at 9:31 p.m. on June 15, 2026, following a report of a shooting with injuries in the area. Arriving on-scene, officers quickly located two victims with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. With assistance from the Champaign Fire Department, officers immediately began to administer emergency medical aid. They were transported to an area hospital in critical condition, where one later passed away.

While the initial investigation is still underway, information on the circumstances of the incident is still being collected. Champaign Police remained in the area for several hours, and continue to seek potential witnesses, physical evidence, and video that could be of value to the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at https://t.co/PCN5oWEH7q; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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