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Dunlap, IL – Seven Hospitalized in Vehicle Crash on Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL (July 26, 2024) – A group of juveniles were injured in a vehicle crash overnight in Dunlap, according to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies said the crash happened at the 11800 block of North Hickory Grove Road just before 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Seven juveniles were in a car driving southbound when the vehicle had a reported electrical malfunction, causing a collision. All victims were taken to OSF Healthcare, but their current conditions are unknown. No other information concerning the causes of the crash has been disclosed thus far. However, local authorities continue the investigation, and citations may be pending.
Peoria man arrested in connection with shooting death of new father, former high school basketball player
PEORIA (25News Now) - A man arrested just Wednesday for his alleged role in an after-prom party shooting in Chillicothe in April has been arrested again for a preliminary charge of first-degree murder. Peoria Police say Korion B. Hopkins, 18, was arrested in connection with the April shooting death of...
Teenager arrested, another with additional charges, in relation to April Chillicothe shooting
CHILLICOTHE, Ill. – A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a shooting at an apparent after prom party in Chillicothe in April. The shooting occurred in the early morning hours of April 28th at the Valley Lakes Center on Ivy Lake Road, where an 18-year-old victim was found with a gunshot wound to the head.
18-year-old man appears in court for deadly April shooting
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — An 18-year-old man appeared in court for his connection to a second shooting that occurred in April: this time deadly. Peoria County prosecutors charged Korion Hopkins, 18, with first-degree murder, a Class M felony, in connection to the April shooting death of 18-year-old Mike’Quese Taylor.
Man arrested in connection to Peoria shooting that injured another
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police arrested a man who they said was responsible for a shooting that sent another man to the hospital Thursday evening. According to police, the suspect, 26-year-old Dayshaun S. Smullin, faces a charge of aggravated discharge of a firearm. The arrest happened just before 3:30...
Tempers flare in courtroom at sentencing for gunman in fatal Davenport shooting
Tempers flared Wednesday when an 18-year-old Peoria man was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for the fatal 2023 Davenport shooting of a Moline man. Our Quad Cities News crew was in the courtroom while Alex Markovich, who at first faced charges of first-degree murder and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear.
Mother-daughter duo released after being charged for maltreating pet
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two north Peoria residents were allowed to remain free on pretrial release as long as they don’t own or live with any animals while their animal cruelty cases are pending. Makayah Roland, 18, and her mother, Kayla Roland, 36, appeared in Peoria County Circuit...
Adult, teens arrested in Peoria after guns found
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Police arrested a woman and two teenagers who they say were illegally displaying handguns early Wednesday morning. According to police, 32-year-old Wenoke E. March is in the Peoria County Jail and is facing charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault. Additionally,...
UPDATE: One person arrested after Thursday night shooting in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – A man was arrested after multiple shots were fired in Peoria Thursday night. Peoria Police say a total of 33 shots were fired just before 9:00 p.m. in the area of Jefferson and Pecan. Officers learned soon after that a 20-year-old male was taken to a...
Illinois quick hits: More layoffs announced; suspects sentenced for stealing mail
More layoffs announced Manufacturers Caterpillar and John Deere are laying off workers. Moline-based John Deere laid off 170 employees this week, following hundreds more layoffs in the Quad Cities area the past few months. Caterpillar officials confirmed that the company implemented a one-week layoff for employees in East Peoria. According to Industrial Technology Research, U.S....
Second person charged in April homicide of junior college basketball player from Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – A second person has been arrested in connection to the April homicide of a junior college basketball player that was back home in Peoria. Peoria Police say 18-year-old Korion Hopkins was arrested Thursday for First Degree Murder in connection to the incident. The incident occurred the...
No arrests in late Sunday night shooting in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — No arrests have been made in a shooting late Sunday that sent a local man to the hospital. According to a report filed at the Peoria Police Department, officers were called to the emergency department at OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center at about 10 p.m. on a report of a man who was shot.
Illinois Couple Charged with Insurance Fraud for Fire in Burlington Residence
On April 4th, 2024, the Burlington Fire Department was dispatched to 1015 N Central Avenue regarding a house fire. Arriving on scene, firefighters observed smoke coming from the residence, owned by Heather Dawson. The Burlington Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division was called to assist the Fire Marshal as the fire appeared suspicious.
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