Savoy man linked to burglary by DNA evidence

DNA evidence has been used to link a suspect to the Dec. 28 burglary of the Beta Sigma Psi fraternity, 706 W. Ohio St., Urbana. According to Assistant State’s Attorney Chris Kanis, a fraternity member who lives locally reported the burglary after finding a broken window leading to the house’s common area. An Xbox console...

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April 6th, 2010

Woman’s death being investigated as murder

Last Friday, police investigated a northeast Champaign house following a reports of a fight. Neighbors had called police to report sounds of a fight from the house. When police arrived, they found a dead woman. Police have detained a suspect but have not arrested him. According to a police spokesperson, the death is now being...

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April 2nd, 2010

Campus violent crimes decreased about 50 percent in last 15 years

The Champaign Police Department announced this week that violent crime has decreased 50.6 percent in the past 15 years. According to the report, violent crime includes homicide, sexual assault, robbery and assault and battery. The decrease in crime on the Illinois campus may have been due to a crime alerts system. In 2009, campus police...

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March 22nd, 2010

Champaign police looking for assault suspect

University and Champaign police have called for public information regarding a series of attacks on women in the area surrounding the university. The assaults took place last week on Healey Street, Goodwin Avenue, and inside the music building. The Illinois police are looking for help identifying the suspect in the attacks. If you or someone...

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March 18th, 2010

Police arrest Urbana man for stealing fuel from local farm

A 39-year old Urbana man was arrested for stealing fuel by deputies in Monument Square on Wednesday. The man allegedly stole approximately 130 gallons of fuel from a farm near Urbana-Moorefield road. Authorities have charged the man with criminal trespassing, theft, and possession of criminal tools. The Champaign criminal defense lawyer Thomas A. Bruno is...

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March 11th, 2010

Teenager’s death on highway ruled a suicide

A 16-year-old was killed last week while walking along a busy interstate. According to police reports the accident occurred on Interstate 380 near Urbana. The teenager was killed when he was hit by a car traveling north. Police later ruled the accident a suicide. If you have been involved in a car accident charged with...

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March 4th, 2010

Champaign police aim to crack down on St. Patrick’s day festivities

Champaign and University of Illinois police departments are preparing for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. According to a police statement, the police departments are coordinating with city officials to potentially cut down on disruptive behavior. The city will attempt to limit the partying by not allowing package liquor stores to open before 11 a.m....

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February 23rd, 2010

Champaign man arrested for attempted burglary Sunday

A Champaign man was arrested Sunday for residential burglary. According to police reports, the man borke into a Champaign home Monday. Police arrested the man later that day as he was driving away from the home. At this time, a preliminary hearing has been set for March. If you have been charged with residential burglary,...

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February 18th, 2010

Champaign man arrested in stolen car chase

Police arrested a Champaign man who allegedly was involved in a high-speed chase Saturday. According to police reports, the man was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle. The car was originally spotted in downtown Champaign, where police began their pursuit. The chase continued until police found the man trying to hide under a porch....

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February 11th, 2010

Why are many children sent to a juvenile court?

When children are arrested for crimes, they are often tried in a juvenile court. These courts and their accompanying prison system are designed differently than the U.S. traditional system of justice. Instead of focusing on punishment, juvenile systems try to educate children and give them a chance to rehabilitate. In some cases, the intake officer...

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