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Numerous juveniles arrested after vehicles stolen from Peoria and Brimfield found in Kewanee
KEWANEE, Ill. – Vehicles stolen from Peoria and Brimfield were found Thursday morning by police in Kewanee. Kewanee Police say their Flock Camera System detected the stolen vehicle from Peoria entering the city limits at around 4:15 A.M. The vehicle, along with the other from Brimfield that was not...
Autopsy results of Peoria Co. inmate released, as investigation continues
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria County Coroner says an autopsy on a Peoria County Jail inmate, found dead early Tuesday morning, was inconclusive. In a statement Wednesday morning, Coroner Jamie Harwood says there were no lethal injuries found on the exam of 31-year-old Wayne Hatton, despite the report of an altercation in downtown Peoria Monday night.
Felony charges against two people after their pit bulls allegedly attacked couple in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – Felony charges have been filed against two people after their pit bulls allegedly injured a couple near Bradley University. The Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office says an arrest warrant has been issued for 45-year-old Robert Cady and 23-year-old Gabrelle Jones. Prosecutors say the incident...
Convicted felon sentenced again on gun charges in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria man has been sentenced to 55 months in prison, along with three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm. 39-year-old Alan Collins was previously convicted of felony offenses in 2004 and 2005 in Cook County, along with two prior federal convictions for firearm possession in the Central Districts of Illinois in 2008 and 2014, according to the Department of Justice.
Peoria police investigate a Tuesday night shooting in South Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man was taken to an area hospital Tuesday night after being shot in the leg, according a police spokeswoman. Semone Roth of the Peoria Police Department said the shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. in the 1300 block of Southwest Phoenix Drive. That’s in the RiverWest neighborhood.
After executing search warrant, police arrest Peoria man in connection with 2023 homicide
Police have arrested a 24-year-old Peoria man as a suspect in a 2023 homicide. Police responded to a call of shots fired at a residence in the 800 block of South Helen Street in Peoria last August. On arrival, they found an adult male inside the residence with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. ...
FBI warns fake lawyers are scamming already-scammed cryptocurrency victims
PEORIA (25News Now) - Cryptocurrency users who have already been scammed out of their money are the targets of additional scams. The FBI issued a public service announcement saying cybercriminals are posing as lawyers, claiming they can help crypto fraud victims get their money back. From February 2023 to February...
Investigation underway after Bartonville house fire; no injuries reported
BARTONVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) — Firefighters with the Bartonville Fire Department responded to a house fire early Tuesday morning. According to a Facebook post from the department, firefighters responded to 16 Sandalwood Lane at 3 a.m. after they received a report of a bedroom on fire inside the home. When firefighters arrived at the home, they saw heavy smoke and fire exiting from bedroom windows.
East Peoria police chief talks Fourth of July public safety for 100,000 firework spectators
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — City officials and law enforcement are anticipating a massive number of spectators to visit Peoria’s lakefront for the Fourth of July celebration. East Peoria Police Chief David Catton talked public safety during the Choose Greater Peoria. Red White & BOOM! firework display. An...
Ex-Reditus CEO Rossi pleads not guilty to latest federal fraud charges
PEORIA (25News Now) - On the eve of his sentencing for defrauding a former employer, jailed ex-Reditus Laboratories CEO Aaron Rossi pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he enriched himself at the expense of state taxpayers and health insurance companies. Rossi appeared in a Peoria federal courtroom so he...
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