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Man hospitalized after shooting in Springfield Thursday morning
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A man was hospitalized after he was shot Thursday morning in Springfield. Officials with the Springfield Police Department said the shooting happened in the area of Miller and 5th Streets at 11:31 a.m. ShotSpotter reports were received at that time and when officers responded, they found a man on the ground […]
Springfield pawn shop raided by Attorney General’s Office
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Springfield pawn shop was served a search warrant on Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. WCIA reporters saw investigators at Monster Pawn on McArthur Boulevard carrying items out of the store. While the Attorney General’s Office confirmed that the search warrant was one […]
Sheriff knew of Sean Grayson's arrest history before hiring
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — We have new details on the deputy who was arrested for shooting Sonya Massey. Sean Grayson is charged with first degree murder. We have learned Sheriff Jack Campbell knew about Grayson's previous brushes with the law and decided to hire him anyway. Sean Grayson has...
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Springfield man found guilty in violent attack on ex-girlfriend after stalking her
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A Springfield man was found guilty of Attempt First Degree Murder, Home Invasion, Aggravated Domestic Battery, and Aggravated Stalking. The jury heard evidence over the course of the trial that from October 15, 2022, through November 12, 2022, Clarence Hopson stalked and surveilled his ex-girlfriend, and threatened to kill her.
Vehicle theft in Sherman is Crime of the Week
Springfield. IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sherman Police Department in reference to a vehicle theft. On July 1st a Red 2014 Ford F550 (License Plate M197084) with a Knapheide flatbed was stolen from the Village of Sherman public works facility.
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