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16-year-old hurt in overnight Danville shooting
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department is asking the public for help in the investigation of an overnight shooting that left a teenager hurt. Department officials said in a press release that officers responded at 9:45 p.m. to the area of James and May Streets for a report of a gunshot victim. When […]
UPDATE: Next of Kin Located of Pedestrian Killed in Accident
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE STORY BY JENNIFER BAILEY. Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden reports that next of kin has been located for James W. Ritter of Danville. McFadden said she located two cousins of Ritter’s, who are brothers. Tuesday afternoon update:. The pedestrian who died after being struck...
Boy rescued at Waynetown pool
WAYNETOWN — Quick reactions by Waynetown Aquatic Center staff saved the life of a non-verbal six-year-old swimmer on Tuesday. The boy was one of 50 children visiting from the Danville, Illinois chapter of AMBUCS. The group’s website states their organization is dedicated to helping special needs children by “inspiring people to conquer challenges related to mobility and independence.”
Homeowners escape fire in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Homeowners were able to escape a fire in Danville Tuesday night. The Danville Fire Department was called to the 500 block of Meadowlawn St. at 8:11 p.m. to a single-story home with a fire in the attached garage. Everyone had gotten out of the house safely...
Public Help Sought to Find Missing Rankin Man
RANKIN — The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department continues to seek information in the search of a missing Rankin man. Frank Lucas, 55, was reported missing on July 11. According to Chief Investigator Michael Hartshorn, Lucas has not been seen since July 8. “He was last officially seen leaving...
Abandoned church fire in Danville deemed incendiary
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND)- An abandoned church fire is under investigation after the Danville Fire Department deemed it incendiary. Danville Fire was called to the 900 block of Fowler Avenue in Danville at 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Upon arrival firefighters reported seeing a large amount of smoke coming...
Danville company fined $200k by OSHA for two labor accidents
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found that two Danville labor accidents, which happened just one week apart, could have been prevented if safety regulations were followed. Now, the company responsible is facing six-digit fines. Inspectors from the DOL’s Occupation Safety and Health Administration responded to two incidents earlier […]
Felon Armed with Sawed-Off Shotgun Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
On July 23, 2024, Dillon Cagle (DOB: 6/5/1995), previously of Tilton, Illinois, was sentenced to 8 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Judge Mark S. Goodwin, following a plea of guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, a class 2 felony. Following his term of imprisonment, Cagle will serve 1 year of mandatory supervised release. Judge Goodwin heard evidence from the State, that on April 29, 2023, Tilton Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in which Dillon Cagle was a front seat passenger. Tilton was assisted by agents of the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group. During the traffic stop, officers located a loaded, sawed-off shotgun behind the driver’s seat. During an interview with police, Cagle admitted that the firearm and ammunition were his. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Tilton Police Department and the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group for their combined efforts in this case. She added, “Felons who illegally possess guns put our community in serious danger. My office will continue to work with police to remove guns from the hands of felons and to obtain serious sentences for defendants who relentlessly disobey the law.”
Danville Fire Department Battles Recent Incidents on Chandler, Beard Streets
THE FOLLOWING ARE DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASES. ABOVE: Fire in 500 block of Beard Street occurred July 18th. Description of Structure/Property: Detached Garage Fire. Alarm Location/Address: 700 Blk of Chandler Street. Description of Incident:. The Danville Fire Department was called to the 700 Blk of Chandler Street early Wednesday morning,...
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