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Autopsy results released as inmate death continues
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria County Coroner says an autopsy on a Peoria County Jail inmate, who was found dead early Tuesday morning, was inconclusive. In a statement released early Wednesday morning, Coroner Jamie Harwood says there were no lethal injuries on exam on 31-year-old Wayne Hatton, despite the report of an altercation the previous night.
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.
Manito man identified as victim of fatal motorcycle crash
TAZEWELL COUNTY (25News Now) - The Peoria County Coroner says a Manito man was the victim of a fatal crash Sunday night. 39-year-old Jacob Smith of South Washington Street was initially alert but confused and was taken to OSF in critical condition, according to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood. Harwood...
Man charged with federal fraud related to COVID-19 gets federal prison time for crimes prior to pandemic
A federal prison sentence has been given to a man who made a lot of money off COVID-19 testing in the State of Illinois. But, the case Aaron Rossi of Morton was sentenced on involves a job he had before that. Federal court records indicate that Rossi, 40, was sentenced...
Death of West Peoria man at Caterpillar foundry 'leaves a void in the hearts of many'
In the days after the death of her friend, Daulton Simmers, Kimi Maberry had one primary motivator for getting through her days: helping out. After her initial shock at hearing that Simmers – known as "DT" by friends and family – had been killed in a fire at Caterpillar's Mapleton Foundry on...
Peoria Police investigating shooting that left man injured
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria Police are investigating a shooting from Tuesday night that left a man injured. Police say officers were conducting an investigation just before 8:45 P.M. in the area of Phoenix and Kersee when they heard a gunshot. Officers ran to the area where it was heard...
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. ...
Judge denies Bartonville teen’s request to remain in jail pending appeal of DUI charge
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Bartonville teenager will go to prison while he appeals his conviction and his sentence regarding a deadly DUI crash that killed a 16-year-old girl. Clayton Bell, 19, had hoped to remain at the Peoria County Jail where he has been for the past year after being sentenced to 14 years in prison in connection with the Feb. 27, 2022, crash on West Pfeiffer Road just outside Bartonville that killed Mia Dusek.
Rossi sentenced to five years in federal prison for defrauding former Bloomington employer
PEORIA, Ill. – The founder and CEO of Reditus Labs in Pekin has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for plotting to defraud his former employer. 25 News reports Aaron Rossi was also ordered to pay more than $3 million dollars in restitution and fines. He pleaded...
The Watch: Solar farms on horizon; police cams on lookout
It’s summertime in these parts … but the public business around here ain’t necessarily too easy. The Peoria County Board met on May 9 with all members present but Brandy Bryant and Matt Windish. In regular business the board unanimously approved a $3 million loan from the...
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