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Man steals smokes, liquor from North Peoria drug store
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man stole a bottle of cognac and a package of cigarettes from the Walgreens store near Northwoods Mall on Tuesday. According to a report filed at the Peoria Police Department, the heist occurred shortly after 11 p.m. when a man, clad all in black with a blue bandana and white shoes, walked to the front of the store and asked for a 750-milliliter bottle of Hennessy and a package of Newport cigarettes.
Peoria police searching for suspects in McDonald’s heist
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria police are looking for a person held up a fast-food restaurant in north Peoria late Monday. According to Semone Roth, a department spokeswoman, the heist occurred at a McDonald’s located in the 7000 block of North University Street, which is less than a block from the intersection with Pioneer Parkway.
19-year-old man hurt in South Peoria shooting
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police said a 19-year-old man suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the leg after a shooting late Wednesday night in South Peoria. Police said they were called shortly after 11 p.m. after a ShotSpotter alert of 10 rounds fired in the 2300 block of West Starr Street.
Missing 2-year-old Canton girl has been found, 'expected to be fine'
A 2-year-old girl who went missing early Thursday morning in Canton has been found. The Canton Police Department posted on Facebook that Chloe Russell "has been located alive and will be receiving medical attention but is expected to be fine." ...
Peoria man pepper sprayed, robbed during Facebook Marketplace robbery
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A North Peoria man was pepper sprayed and then robbed of a laptop computer that he tried to sell on Facebook Marketplace. The incident occurred at the victim’s apartment on West Willow Knolls Road just before 10 p.m. Sunday, according to a report filed at the Peoria Police Department.
Peoria, IL – McDonald’s Robbed by Masked Suspect
A Peoria McDonald’s on the 7700 block of N. University was robbed Monday night. According to the Peoria Police Department, officers responded at approximately 9:52 p.m. to a report of a robbery. The suspect, a masked male, allegedly entered the establishment, implied he had a handgun, and took an undisclosed amount of currency before fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported. Officers searched the area but did not locate the suspect. The incident is under investigation.
Police searching for missing Peoria woman
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police are asking the public for help finding a missing person Tuesday. Police said 62-year-old Annette J. Holcomb was last seen in Peoria two weeks ago at the 500 block of NE Prosperity Street. Holcomb was described as a Black woman with brown eyes, black...
Peoria County Sheriff: Teen drowned in Illinois River after police chase
BARTONVILLE (25News Now) - New details are emerging about the teenage boy found dead on the Illinois River earlier in July, including an attempted escape from police in a stolen vehicle. According to a release Wednesday morning from the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, a Canton Police Department Officer stopped a...
Sweet Basil Cafe of Peoria closes after crash into building early Wednesday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Sweet Basil Cafe of Peoria temporarily closed Thursday morning after a truck crashed into its building the day before. In a Facebook post, the cafe said due to certain circumstances of the truck driving into its building, it will close so its owners can remodel and prepare to reopen.
Person in custody for aggravated discharge following shots fired investigation in south Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Deputies with the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of an apparent “shots-fired” incident in south Peoria late Tuesday. In a Wednesday update, Semone Roth with the Peoria Police Department, said the report was an aggravated discharge incident. There were no reported injuries.
North Peoria vehicle burglaries under investigation
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria police are investigating the alleged break-in of approximately ten vehicles in North Peoria. Officers responded to the area of Bluebonnet Drive on a report of a possible vehicle burglary in progress. While on their way, officers were told one of the suspects was in possession...
Peoria man sentenced to prison for 2022 fatal shooting at barbecue
A Peoria man was sentenced to 52 years in prison Monday for killing a 32-year-old man during an argument at a barbecue in 2022. Rev I. Blakes, 42, was sentenced by Peoria County Circuit Judge John Vespa three months after he had been convicted on first-degree murder charges in the death of Michael Davis on June 28, 2022, at his home in the 1000 block of West McClure Avenue.
Father admits to shooting son on Indiana Avenue
A Galesburg man is in a Peoria hospital with gunshot wounds that were inflicted by his father Tuesday night. According to a police report, Galesburg officers responded to a call at 310 Indiana Ave. just before 9:30 p.m. from a man who said he had shot his son with a handgun.
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