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Peoria News
Wrong-way driver also faces DUI charge for weekend crash on Murray Baker Bridge
Updated: 7 hours ago
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By
25News Now
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Howard Packowitz
Injuries said to be non-life-threatening for both drivers,
News
2 females, including a teen, cut after fight near Peoria’s Carver Center
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
Jenise Rebholz
Peoria Police spokesperson Semone Roth tells us the girl is expected to survive after she was cut on the forehead.
Bloomington-Normal News
Man accused of stabbing cousin in the neck Sunday in Carlock
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By
Howard Packowitz
Prosecutors say victim suffered life-threatening injuries.
Courts & Crime
Peoria Police: Man linked to Nov. homicide turns himself in
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By
25News Now
Peoria Police arrest Robert L. Hunter Jr., 29, on a weapons charge.
Bloomington-Normal News
Man arrested after allegedly hitting another man with a vehicle
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 3:07 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Police add the driver, identified by police as 28-year-old Deonte Andrews, and the vehicle were found a mile and a half away from the scene.
Bloomington-Normal News
Girlfriend of slain McLean County man accused of breaking into his apartment after his death
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 4:38 PM CST
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By
Jenise Rebholz
She’s accused of climbing through a window into her slain boyfriend’s apartment and taking some of his things.
Courts & Crime
UPDATE: Coroner identifies 9-week-old infant
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 4:06 PM CST
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By
Jason Howell
and
John Kendall
That infant had previously been transported to the hospital from a home in Pekin.
Courts & Crime
Illinois Supreme Court strikes down Peoria woman’s request for a reduced sentence in 2001 murder
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 2:40 PM CST
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By
WILL STEVENSON
More than sixteen years later, Angela Wells asked for the reduction in sentence.
Courts & Crime
Man arrested after police allegedly find loaded handgun, drugs during traffic stop
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 11:28 AM CST
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By
Jason Howell
Roth says officers found a loaded handgun with an extended magazine, illegal drugs and a large amount of currency inside the vehicle.
News
Murder suspects face possible life sentences for ‘exceptionally brutal or heinous’ killing
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 9:47 PM CST
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By
Howard Packowitz
Jamere Bew was shot, beaten with a baseball bat, and strangled, according to prosecutors.
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Courts & Crime
Woodford County man caught in FBI sex trafficking sting sentenced to federal prison
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:46 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Jury convicted Dana Curtin in June.
Courts & Crime
OSF confirms data breach from vendor
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 3:42 PM CST
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By
Jason Howell
OSF encourages those with questions to contact Welltok’s dedicated assistance line at 800-628-2141.
Courts & Crime
Woman expected to be OK after stabbing
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 12:46 PM CST
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By
Jason Howell
The woman was found and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Bloomington-Normal News
Judge jails pair of suspects in McLean County homicide
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 8:40 PM CST
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By
25News Now
and
Howard Packowitz
Jamere Bew's body was found in a ditch. He had been shot multiple times.
Courts & Crime
UPDATE: 2 men arrested, charged in connection with death of Bloomington man
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
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By
25News Now
The McLean County Coroner’s Office says a man found in a ditch Saturday afternoon was shot.
Courts & Crime
Peoria man formerly on death row convicted of attempted enticement of a minor
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 4:30 PM CST
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By
25News Now
He remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service.
Courts & Crime
Man identified after fatal Sat. night shooting
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 3:43 PM CST
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By
25News Now
His autopsy showed he suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
Courts & Crime
Man dies after Saturday night shooting in Peoria
Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 12:59 AM CST
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By
25News Now
Dotson adds the manner and cause of death, along with information about the victim, will be released at a later time by the Peoria County Coroner.
Bloomington-Normal News
15-year-old boy arrested in Bloomington on gun and weapons charges
Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 2:07 PM CST
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By
Howard Packowitz
Apparently unrelated to Thanksgiving shooting that left 16-year-old critically wounded.
Bloomington-Normal News
Police: 16-year-old boy shot in the throat on Bloomington’s west side
Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 4:26 PM CST
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By
Howard Packowitz
Teen in critical condition, say police.
Courts & Crime
Police: Asian business owners targeted in residential burglaries in Bloomington
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 2:56 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Pedro Diaz at 309-434-2532 or at pdiaz@cityblm.org.
Bloomington-Normal News
Bart McNeil’s attorneys present evidence in hopes of new trial in ‘98 death of daughter
Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
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By
Jenise Rebholz
Barton has long maintained it was his ex-girlfriend Misook Nowlin that killed 3-year-old Christina.
Courts & Crime
Juvenile shot in leg, condition unknown
Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 1:34 PM CST
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By
25News Now
The shooting is being investigated.
Courts & Crime
Officer injured during scuffle to detain armed suspect
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 4:57 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Moore was transported to the jail.
Courts & Crime
UPDATE: Man identified after fatal shooting in South Peoria Saturday morning
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 4:54 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Coroner says Torlando J. Smith, 40, of Peoria died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Courts & Crime
Peoria man sentenced to over four years for fentanyl distribution
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 8:28 PM CST
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By
25News Now
He was also ordered to serve four years of supervised release after he’s released from prison.
Courts & Crime
16-year-old remains detained, charged with aggravated battery in connection with shooting of Manual High student walking to school
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM CST
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By
Sam Matheny
and
Jason Howell
He’ll be in court at 10:30 a.m. December 6.
Courts & Crime
Sister, brother arrested after allegedly threatening, breaking down door of victim
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 3:03 PM CST
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By
25News Now
No one was injured.
Courts & Crime
UPDATE: Lockdowns at Annie Jo, Trewyn lifted after man shot nearby
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 2:56 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Police are investigating.
Courts & Crime
Bloomington Police announce new charges in sexual assault investigation
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 12:11 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Blessent has been in the McLean County Jail since being arrested on April 12.
Courts & Crime
Man sentenced for 2021 strangulation
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 4:05 PM CST
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By
25News Now
It took a jury 90 minutes in September to find Goodman guilty in September of the strangulation of J’Naysia Hobbs, and then setting her home on fire.
Courts & Crime
UPDATE: 16-year-old to be tried as adult in connection with shooting of student walking to school
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Peoria Police say two 16-year-old boys have officially been charged after being arrested Wednesday by Peoria Police.
Courts & Crime
Stark County man charged with disseminating child pornography
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 12:36 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office announced the charges against 19-year-old Matthew Shipp of Toulon Thursday.
Peoria News
Police arrest juvenile accused of shooting student walking to Manual High School
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 5:02 PM CST
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By
Lizzie Seils
and
Jason Howell
Both of these incidents put the high school on lockdown.
Peoria News
Police: 3 men shot late Tuesday night in Peoria
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 12:12 AM CST
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By
Howard Packowitz
ShotSpotter alert indicates 15 rounds were fired, said police spokesperson Semone Roth.
News
Peoria Police launch new platform to increase transparency
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 8:39 PM CST
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By
Jenise Rebholz
and
Madison Porter
Their theory is that by being transparent with real-time accurate information, the department will build strong relationships based on trust.
Peoria News
Peoria doubles down on use of crimefighting license plate readers
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 8:32 PM CST
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By
Howard Packowitz
A dozen of the cameras to be used to help fight retail theft in the city.
Courts & Crime
Man accused of Feb. murder denied pre-trial release
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 3:54 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Earlier Tuesday, a motion to deny Agnew’s pre-trial release was granted.
Courts & Crime
UPDATE: No injuries reported, Manual High School building hit by gunfire, police say
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 3:15 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Police spokesperson Semone Roth says no victims or suspects have yet been located.
Courts & Crime
Man suspected in Feb. homicide arrested, Peoria Police say
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 8:36 AM CST
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By
25News Now
The shooting back in February left 18-year-old Davion J. Parker brain dead.
Courts & Crime
17-year-old shot in leg while walking to school
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 11:41 AM CST
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By
25News Now
A boy walking to school Thursday morning received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.
Courts & Crime
Man arrested after reported business burglary, says police
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 3:03 PM CST
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By
25News Now
He was transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Courts & Crime
Woman assaulted during home invasion, carjacking
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 2:24 PM CST
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By
25News Now
The incident is under investigation.
Courts & Crime
Woman indicted in Lexington Hills arson
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 6:08 PM CST
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By
25News Now
19 people in 12 units were displaced as a result of the October 5 fire.
Courts & Crime
Man indicted for September homicide in Peoria
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Nelson was also indicted Tuesday on one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
Courts & Crime
Peoria teen indicted for allegedly killing her boyfriend
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 4:51 PM CST
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By
25News Now
Wash allegedly shot Roderick Richardson multiple times early Monday in the 1200 block of North Ellis Street in Peoria.
Bloomington-Normal News
Motorcyclist pleads guilty to reckless homicide in 2022 crash that killed Bloomington man
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 4:33 PM CST
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By
Howard Packowitz
Drew Tedrick sentenced to at least two-months in the county jail as part of his probation.
Courts & Crime
Boy shot in foot Mon. night
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 12:37 PM CST
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By
25News Now
The shooting is under investigation. There is currently no suspect information.
Courts & Crime
Man arrested on weapons offenses after fleeing police
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 12:17 PM CST
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By
25News Now
He was transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Courts & Crime
Tazewell County woman charged after allegedly stealing from elderly woman she cared for
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 3:26 PM CST
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By
25News Now
The alleged transactions happened in Pekin and Bartonville in October.
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