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Deputy indicted for murder of Sonya Massey, fired by Sangamon Co. Sheriff
7:30 p.m. Update: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Governor J.B. Pritzker released a statement on the charges of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson: “Sonya Massey was concerned for her safety and called law enforcement to her home for protection. Like all Illinoisans, she deserved that protection. Instead, innocent and unarmed, she was gunned down […]
Car totaled after driving into Lake Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — No one was hurt on Thursday after a car went into Lake Springfield. The Springfield Fire Department posted pictures and details of the water rescue on their Facebook page Friday. The car went into the water at a local boat ramp and became submerged. No one was hurt, but the car […]
Officials provide updates on Sonya Massey body camera footage
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — More than 100 people showed up outside the NAACP building in Springfield in support for Sonya Massey's family as they viewed the body camera footage. Officials told Newschannel 20 the family did view the body camera footage and described it as shocking. They emphasized it...
Springfield man sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking associated with street gang
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A Springfield man was sentenced to prison, for his role in a widespread drug conspiracy involving a Springfield street gang, Boss Playas, which lasted from approximately May 2020 through November 2020. Christopher Wallace, 32, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, to be followed by...
Crime Stoppers seeks help to ID suspects in Springfield card theft
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department in identifying two individuals who reference stolen credit cards. On May 4th the victim reported that his wallet which contained various debit cards and cash had been lost while fishing near Bridgeview Beach House at Lake Springfield.
The Newly-Updated Absolutely 10 Most Dangerous Places in Illinois
The fact is that every single city in America has a crime problem at some level. That one place in town that most try to avoid when they can. In Illinois, there are 10 places that have a bigger problem than most with violent crimes earning them a place on the 10 most dangerous places list.
Area police are preparing for reaction to any developments in the Sonya Massey story
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Sonya Massey’s loved ones are to view bodycam video as they meet with Illinois State Police Wednesday. Massey is the woman killed by Sangamon County deputies a week and a half ago. At Tuesday’s Springfield City Council meeting, Assistant Police Chief Don...
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to a chair in a jail cell when a staff member monitoring her via video delivered 80,000 volts of electricity through the stun cuff on her leg. “I felt like I was being electrocuted,” Fritz told the Illinois Answers Project,...
As protests go on, Massey's family expected to view body cam footage with State Police
A protest organizer verified that family members of Sonya Massey, a Black woman fatally shot by Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputies in her home July 6, are meeting with Illinois State Police officials Wednesday to view officers' body camera footage and the details of the case. Tiara Standage of Springfield said the meeting is...
Surveillance images capture break-ins at pharmacies in IL and MO
Three suspects were caught on surveillance cameras breaking into Comprehensive Care Pharmacy in Breese, Illinois, for the second time in 13 months, and other independent pharmacies in the area were also targeted in a string of break-ins.
Illinois quick hits: Police look for suspect after murder of USPS worker; State EPA announces waste collection days
Police look for suspect after murder of USPS worker Chicago police are looking for the suspect in connection with the shooting death of a United States Postal Service letter carrier. The 48-year-old woman was shot around 11:30 a.m. Friday. According to police, the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. No one is in custody. State EPA announces waste collection days ...
Chatham Police offer house watch program for residents on holiday
CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Summer is the season of vacationing and travel. However, that time away can result in criminals seizing the opportunity to invade your home. To help prevent this, Chatham Police are offering a free program to help keep an eye out. Through the Chatham Police Department’s house watch program, village residents who […]
Illinois GOP delegates call for Secret Service director to step down after Trump shooting
Thursday is the big night for the Republican Party in Milwaukee, as the world anticipates former president Donald Trump's first public speech since he was shot.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIllinois Republicans gathered for the last breakfast of the convention. The group was brimming with excitement and optimism, as they look forward to what Trump will say to close out the convention."Tonight will be the finale, as we all know, and we're in for a great night tonight with President Trump," said Rep. Darin LaHood, R-16th District. "I do think we need to unify the country;...
Oklahoma man gets 45 months for bank fraud and identity theft in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — On July 18, an Oklahoma man was sentenced to 45 months in prison for committing bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in Springfield, Illinois. Gerald Duran, 49, was arrested on December 29, 2023, by Springfield Police at a Springfield branch location of a national bank.
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