CRIME & SAFETY
Peoria man has been identified as person killed in shooting
The Peoria County Coroner's Office has identified the man killed early Saturday morning in a shooting just north of Interstate 74 in Peoria. Thomas Antoine, 30, of Peoria, was pronounced dead at 2:18 a.m. in the trauma room at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center after he was shot over an hour earlier in the 2100 block of North Gale Avenue. The coroner's office said that Antoine was unresponsive without any pulse or breathing when he arrived...
Injuries reported after crash on the Murray Baker Bridge
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on the Murray Baker Bridge on Tuesday. According to the preliminary information, deputies responded at about 4:29 p.m. after a report of a crash with injuries. ISP stated that the crash had blocked one lane of...
Monday night shooting sends woman to the hospital
PEORIA (25News Now) - Police say a woman was shot in the arm Monday night after ShotSpotter detected multiple rounds fired in Central Peoria. Police say it was around 9:20 p.m. that they were alerted to the 500 block of West Hanssler Place for 15 rounds fired, then another 15 shots near the 500 block of West Loucks Avenue.
Two Peoria teens arrested for car theft
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria police arrested two 13-year-old teens for alleged car burglary On Saturday. According to a Peoria police news release, officers convened at the 3500 block of N. Kingston Drive for reports of a car burglary. Near there, two male teens were spotted who matched the descriptions for an earlier stolen car near the 3600 block of N. Rochelle Lane.
Man arrested after allegedly getting out of stolen vehicle with loaded handgun, drugs
PEORIA (25News Now) - A man was arrested after allegedly possessing a stolen vehicle, drugs and a weapon. Peoria Police say Daniel J. Neltner, 37, was seen getting out of the driver’s seat of a stolen vehicle at the Circle K in the 2900 block of Northeast Adams Street around 10:30 p.m. Friday.
Two men arrested on multiple gun charges on Sunday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Police Department arrested two men for multiple alleged gun charges after a traffic stop near Knoxville and Arcadia avenues on Sunday. According to police spokeswoman Semone Roth, officers stopped a vehicle at approximately 12:44 a.m. for a traffic violation and then decided to search the vehicle.
Peoria Police Alert: 'Phantom Hacker' Phone Scam Targets Senior Citizens' Savings
Peoria Police have issued an alert about a conniving new phone scam dubbed the “Phantom Hacker,” which has been targeting senior citizens, fleecing some of their entire life savings. The multi-stage scam begins with a tech impostor convincing victims to inadvertently grant them remote access to personal devices under the guise of virus protection service, the force said in a warning to residents.
Peoria police are eager to expand the department’s drone program
The Peoria Police Department is expanding its fleet of drones with some updated models, with department officials calling it another example of incorporating technology to better serve the community. Sgt. Sherrell Stinson, who leads the police department's six-year-old drone program, says one of the biggest benefits is being able to...
East Peoria girl sells lemonade to raise money for officers
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — One 12-year-old East Peoria girl is selling lemonade to raise money to buy sweet treats for police officers. Brooklyn Tolley has spent the last three summers selling lemonade and making bracelets for the East Peoria Police Department. She also makes blankets for the police dogs.
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