Making an internet purchase in the local area? You can make the exchange at CPD for a safer transaction! Use our lobby or a dedicated parking spot in our parking lot. Learn more about Internet Purchase Safety: champaignil.gov/police/resou… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: National Crime Prevention Month tip: Use safe Internet purchase exchange locations when buying items online in the local area. Text is accompanied by an image of an Internet purchase location sign from outside the Champaign Police Department.]

Reduce the risk for property theft by remembering to Lock it. Hide it. Keep it! The Champaign Police Department encourages residents to take a few important steps to ensure that purchases, gifts, and personal belongings don’t get swept away in a crime of opportunity. -When possible, park in well-lit parking spaces in areas closer to main entrances. -Secure bags and valuables in your vehicle's trunk when shopping at multiple stores. -Always, always keep your vehicle doors locked. Ordering online? Safeguard your deliveries! -Have a plan to ensure your deliveries are not sitting outside for too long. -Consider the use of a video doorbell or camera for added security. -Consider having packages delivered to your workplace or a neighbor who is home during the day. Whether you’re out shopping or comfortable at home, you can always take simple steps to reduce your risk of theft. -- IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Primary text says "Theft is often a crime of opportunity. Take away the opportunity. Reduce the risk of theft." The text is accompanied by smaller text with three tips: LOCK IT. Lock your vehicle. An image depicting this in the car depicts a hand holding a key fob to lock the car. An image depicting this at your home depicts a person locking the front door of a home. HIDE IT. Hide your valuables. An image depicting this in the car depicts bags in the trunk of a car, hidden from sight. An image depicting this at your home depicts a mailbox with space for packages to be secured. KEEP IT. Keep your stuff. An image depicting this in the car depicts a hand holding shopping bags. An image depicting this at your home depicts a person carrying in a package.

Did you know you can get free gun locks at the Champaign Police Department? Store your firearm safely! Get your free gun lock today! [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: National Crime Prevention Month tip: firearms should be stored in a locked location, unloaded, and out of the reach and sight of children and unauthorized users. Text is accompanied by a graphic of a firearm and gun lock.]

Champaign Police are investigating a shooting incident that injured one man on the evening of October 13, 2026. Officers quickly located a scene with evidence of gunfire and an adult male victim in the 1500 block of Hedge Road with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Police personnel immediately rendered medical aid on-scene with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department until the victim could be transported to an area hospital. The victim was reported to be in stable condition. Anyone who has additional information is asked to call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Read the full release: champaignil.gov/2026/10/14/s… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A logo for the Champaign Police Department appears on a blue background. It is accompanied by the text "NEWS RELEASE"]

Planning a public event before it gets too cold? Thinking ahead for 2027? Don’t forget to submit your applications in advance! As a reminder: - Neighborhood block events, party registrations and outdoor music requests must submit a special event application a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the event. - Applications for private parties with amplified sound must be submitted five (5) days prior to the event. - All other permit requests must be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the event. By submitting this paperwork, you help the City of Champaign to provide information to the community about street closures and to allocate resources for the safety of your attendees, including barricades for street closures. Learn more about special events & apply now at champaignil.gov/police/depar… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Four images appear of large events hosted in Champaign, including a parade, a street festival, a neighborhood block party, and the Illinois Marathon. They are accompanied by the text "Planning an event in Champaign? Don't forget your special event permit! Whether it's a parade, Streetfest, block party, or something bigger, remember to file your special event permits online!"]

Sometimes, the simplest actions are enough to keep your home and your property safe. Lock your home and your car to keep your personal items safe! learn more at champaignil.gov/police/resou… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: National Crime Prevention Month tip: lock the doors of your car and home and hide your valuables when leaving text is accompanied by a graphic of a padlock and key.]

Do you have an alarm system in your home or business? Don't forget to register it with the Champaign Police Department. Learn more or register now at champaignil.gov/police/depar… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A hand presses buttons on an alarm system keypad. It is accompanied by the text "Don't forget to register your alarm system"]

Scams are everywhere, so it's more important than ever to be safe with your personal identifying information. Learn more on identity theft prevention: champaignil.gov/police/resou… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: National Crime Prevention Month tip: Never give out personal information when receiving calls from unknown numbers. Text is accompanied by a graphic of a scam warning sign.]

Two people are in custody for their roles in a shooting incident that wounded a Champaign teenager on September 28, 2026, following a report of a shooting with injuries. As officers arrived on-scene, they quickly located a 16-year-old victim with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.   The initial investigation indicated that multiple suspects fired weapons in the area and the victim was struck. At around 7:00 p.m. on September 28, 2026, a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old from Champaign were arrested on initial charges including Aggravated Battery with a Firearm. Three unlawfully possessed firearms were also located inside a residence during the investigation. Because these suspects are juveniles, state law prohibits the release of additional identifying information.   Even with arrests, Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Read the full release: champaignil.gov/2026/09/29/t… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a blue background with the text "ARREST MADE"]

Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 6:25 p.m. on September 14, 2026, following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries in the area. As officers arrived, they quickly located a 24-year-old man with potentially life-threatening wounds. Police personnel immediately rendered medical aid on-scene with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department until the man could be transported to an area hospital. He remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. FULL RELEASE: champaignil.gov/2026/09/15/s… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a blue background. It is accompanied by the text "NEWS RELEASE" in yellow.]

Join Champaign Police tomorrow morning (Sept. 16, 2026) from 8 to 10am at Sammy's Pancake House on N. Mattis Avenue for Coffee with a Cop! Coffee with a Cop is a national program that allows law enforcement personnel and their communities to connect on the issues that matter to you. From concerns in your neighborhood to learning about our duties, Coffee with a Cop is a great way to have a *FREE* cup of coffee and speak with our officers! Learn more: facebook.com/events/17536679… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: The text "No Agenda. No Speeches. Just a chance to chat with your Police Department" is accompanied by four photos of CPD officers smiling with community members at past Coffee with a Cop events.]

Champaign Police were dispatched to the 300 block of W. Eureka Street at 8:26 p.m. on September 13, 2026, following reports of a shooting with injuries in the area. As officers arrived, they quickly located a 40-year-old Champaign man with a non-life-threatening graze wound from a gunshot. The man was transported to a hospital for immediate medical treatment and was later released. At this time, information on what led to the gunfire remains limited and the person or persons responsible fled the area before officers arrived. Champaign Police conducted a canvass, seeking potential witnesses, physical evidence, and video that could be of value to the investigation. Anyone who has additional information is asked to please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. FULL RELEASE: champaignil.gov/2026/09/14/s… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a blue background. It is accompanied by the text "NEWS RELEASE" in yellow.]

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at approximately 2:26 p.m., METCAD 911 received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired and a person suffering from a gunshot wound in the area of Carver Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old male victim suffering from a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following surgery, He remains hospitalized in critical condition. While the call initially came out as an Urbana address, investigators quickly determined that the shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Carver Drive in Champaign. The Champaign Police Department assumed primary investigative responsibility. Preliminary information indicates that an altercation occurred at the scene, followed by shots being fired and the victim being struck by gunfire. Following the shooting, the other person or persons involved fled the scene on foot. No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation is ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Full Release: champaignil.gov/2026/08/27/s… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a dark blue background with the text "NEWS RELEASE" in yellow.]

An Urbana teenager is in custody for his role in a June 2025 shooting that killed two teenagers from Champaign. Officers were dispatched at 12:01 a.m. on June 29, 2025, to Holly Hill Drive following a report of a shooting with injuries. They quickly discovered two 16-year-olds with life threatening wounds and administered medical aid. Both teens tragically succumbed to their injuries. On August 18, 2026, the Champaign Police Department assisted the United States Marshals Service Great Lakes Regional Task Force as they arrested a 16-year-old in Urbana based on an arrest warrant related to a prior Robbery conviction. On August 19, 2026, the Champaign County States Attorney’s Office charged the 16-year-old with First Degree Murder for his involvement in the Homicide of the two sixteen-year-old males on Holly Hill Drive in June of 2025. Because this suspect is a juvenile, state law prohibits the release of additional information on this case. Even with an arrest, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Read the full release: champaignil.gov/2026/08/19/c… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a dark blue background. It is accompanied by the text "CHARGES FILED" in yellow.]

The Champaign Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to promote visible enforcement efforts ahead of the Labor Day holiday. From August 14 to September 8, motorists can expect increased patrols focused on impaired driving, as well as other traffic violations. During the enforcement campaign, officers will conduct visible enforcement of Illinois law to encourage safe driving behavior. Those found to be impaired, distracted behind the wheel, or in violation of other rules of the road will be issued citations and written warnings, when appropriate. These grant-funded efforts are in addition to routine traffic patrols coordinated by on-shift officers. This Illinois traffic safety campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT. Read the full release: champaignil.gov/2026/08/13/c… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a dark blue background. It is accompanied by the text "TRAFFIC UPDATE" in yellow.]

Champaign Police are investigating a shooting in the 1100 block of N. Third Street that tragically resulted in the death of a child. Officers were dispatched to a residence at 11:26 p.m. on August 11, 2026, after a 9-1-1 call was placed indicating that a child had been injured by an apparent accidental gunshot. Officers arriving at the scene worked quickly to locate the child and render immediate medical aid while getting them into an ambulance. The child was transported to an area hospital for critical care. Unfortunately, the child’s wounds proved to be life threatening, and they later succumbed to their injuries. The initial investigation is underway, with detectives working to determine the facts of the incident. Officers continue to canvass the surrounding area for information and evidence that may be of investigative assistance. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Read the full release: champaignil.gov/2026/08/12/c… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a blue background. It is accompanied by the text "NEWS RELEASE" in yellow.]

Two more people have been charged with Murder for their roles in a June 2026 shooting incident that killed a Champaign teenager. Champaign Police were dispatched at 12:06 a.m. on June 6, 2026, to the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive in Champaign, quickly locating 16-year-old Trai’Vvone Wesley, who later succumbed to his injuries. On July 30, 2026, 18-year-old Kaden Smith and 18-year-old Kameron Smith were charged with First Degree Murder. Both were already in custody for unrelated firearms charges. This is in addition to charges filed against a 17-year-old from Champaign and 21-year-old Robby Mathis. Even with additional arrests, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Read the full release: champaignil.gov/2026/07/31/a… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a dark blue background. It is accompanied by the text "CHARGES FILED" in yellow.]

Two people are in custody and facing charges for Murder for their roles in a June 2026 shooting incident that killed a Champaign teenager. Champaign Police were dispatched at 12:06 a.m. on June 6, 2026, to the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive in Champaign, quickly locating 16-year-old Trai’Vvone Wesley, who later succumbed to his injuries. On July 28 and 29, 2026, a 17- and 21-year-old were arrested on charges of First Degree Murder. Even with arrests, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Read the full release: champaignil.gov/2026/07/29/t… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a dark blue background. It is accompanied by the text "ARREST MADE" in yellow.]

The Champaign Police Department is seeking assistance from residents in investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of July 17, 2026, injuring a Champaign man. While the initial investigation is still underway, details on the circumstances of the incident are still being established. The limited information provided by the victim indicates that he was walking at an unknown location along either Colleen Drive or Staley Road when he heard a loud noise and realized he had been shot. The man was then taken to an area hospital by personal transport. No information has been determined at this time about the person or persons responsible for the gunfire. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Read the full release: champaignil.gov/news/2026/07… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a blue background. It is accompanied by the text "NEWS RELEASE"]

A Champaign man has been arrested for his role in a May 2026 shooting incident. On May 23, 2026, at 8:49 PM, Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of W. Bradley Avenue following a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers learned that a 30-year-old male victim had been struck by gunfire, leading to a non-life-threatening injury. Officers administered medical assistance on the scene with help from the Champaign Fire Department until the victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated and later released. The investigation indicates that the victim was at a gathering in the 1200 block of W. Bradley Avenue when 54-year-old Kevin P Pettis fired shots at the victim, striking him. On July 16, 2026, Pettis was arrested on a warrant by the U.S. Marshals Service and Detectives with the Champaign Police Department. Even with an arrest, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Read the Full Release: champaignil.gov/news/2026/07… [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A Champaign Police logo appears on a blue background with the text "ARREST MADE"]