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CRIME & SAFETY
Pekin Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempted Enticement of a Minor in Federal Sting Operation
Kenneth W. Holobaugh, a 43-year-old man from Pekin, Illinois, received a 15-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges of attempted enticement of a minor, following his imprisonment, the U.S. District Judge Joe B. McDade mandated an equal term of supervised release, stretching the shadow of Holobaugh's conviction far beyond the bars of his current reality, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of Illinois.
2nd day in court for Pekin babysitter accused of smothering child in her care
PEKIN (25News Now) - A Pekin babysitter accused of smothering a child in her care was back in court Thursday afternoon. A judge scheduled 21-year-old Makenna Rhodes’ trial for Oct. 7. She is charged with first-degree-murder for allegedly getting frustrated with the child and smothering her face with a pacifier and small blanket in June.
UPDATE: Canton man arrested and seriously injured after crashing into East Peoria restaurant
EAST PEORIA, Ill. – A car speeding through East Peoria Thursday night crashed into a fast food restaurant. Police say the driver, 22-year-old Reese Allen, of Canton, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. When officers arrived just after 9:30 p.m., they found Allen’s car had struck the...
Family of Dunlap student killed in Peoria car accident files suit against other driver
The family of a Dunlap High School student killed in a head-on collision in May has filed a lawsuit against a Wyoming, Illinois, man who they believe caused her death by driving in the wrong lane along Orange Prairie Road in Peoria. Matthew Mitchell and Danielle Courteau, the parents of 18-year-old Nevaeh Mitchell,...
Retail Theft Indictments Filed, Arrests Made
Alleged instances of shoplifting have gotten some folks in trouble recently in La Salle County. William Wilson, 38, of Peoria Heights, has been indicted on two counts of retail theft. Police say Wilson was arrested in early August, for twice taking items worth more than $300. He's out of custody while awaiting his next court date.
Death of 9-Month-Old Baby Ruled A Homicide from Fentanyl Intoxication
The Peoria Police Department is investigating the death of a 9-month-old infant who was transported to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center around 12:20 AM on July 26, 2024, unresponsive and not breathing. Despite aggressive efforts to resuscitate the infant, Kaine Santana H. Wolford of Green Street in Peoria, was pronounced deceased at 1:29 AM.
1 dead, others injured after crash near Galva Friday
GALVA, Ill. (KWQC) - One person is dead and others are injured after a crash just north of Galva Friday afternoon. At around 3:15 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the intersection of County Highway 5 and North 500th Avenue in rural Galva for a two-vehicle crash.
Pekin Police have picnic for families to build relationships
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — The Pekin Police had a fun day Friday with families to build relationships. The Pekin Police Department held a community picnic at the 4H shelter at Mineral Springs Park. Families enjoyed a free lunch, bouncy houses, games and a train ride. Police, firefighters, and paramedics...
Pedestrian injured after hit-and-run in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - A man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run Wednesday. Officers were called around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday to Main and Sheridan in Peoria, finding the man. The driver of the vehicle fled before police arrived. The hit-and-run is being investigated. There is...
Police report: Evidence supported charges of embezzlement, forgery for WTVP's Lesley Matuszak
There was enough evidence to charge former WTVP president and CEO Lesley Matuszak with embezzlement of funds and forgery, had she not taken her own life. That was the probable cause determination of the Peoria County state's attorney's office after reviewing the Peoria Police Department's investigation. WCBU obtained redacted police reports through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Galesburg Police: man arrested following house fire
Galesburg, Ill.- Authorities in Galesburg have announced the arrest of a man on multiple charges following a house fire. According to the Galesburg Police Department, at about 7:39 AM Thursday, August 15th, the Galesburg Police and Fire Departments responded to 243 Highland Avenue for a structure fire. A juvenile was...
UPDATE: ‘Not an indictment’ that South Peoria nonprofit loses anti violence dollars
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The head of the Peoria City/County Health Department said losing Cure Violence money should not be seen as an indictment against a South Peoria not-for-profit organization. Monica Hendrickson said House of Hope is a terrific organization and its staff is dedicated to try to alleviate...
Peoria Park District to repair minor vandalism at Laura Bradley Park
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Superintendent of Parks at the Peoria Park District said repairs will be made to the bridge and Japanese-style pagoda that have been vandalized at Laura Bradley Park. Matt Freeman said this isn’t out of the ordinary, as he said some people like to carve...
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