Crime scene tape
Crime
8 months ago
Springfield sees rise in serious crime in 2024, with increases in violent and drug-related offenses

Crimes against society, which include drug, weapon, and prostitution offenses, saw the biggest percentage increase—more than 32% overall.

Jacksonville Police Department
Crime
8 months ago
Jacksonville officer injured in large parking lot fight, multiple arrests made

One officer was injured while attempting to make an arrest during the large fight.

Crime Stoppers
Crime
8 months ago
Crime Stoppers seeks tips in construction site theft

A man broke into the Illinois Principals Association construction site at 2940 Baker Dr.

Sangamon County Juvenile Detention Center
Local
8 months ago
Sangamon County Juvenile Detention Center reopens

With the new security measures in place, including the use a body scanner, and adequate staffing levels the administrative office gave approval for Sangamon County to begin accepting juveniles who meet criteria for detention.

Sean Grayson
Crime
8 months ago
Illinois Supreme Court will hear Sean Grayson detention case

In December, Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser filed a petition requesting the Supreme Court review the appellate court’s decision.

Crime
8 months ago
Police, fire budgets face no resistance

Protesters who vowed to challenge SPD budget take the night off

Guns seized by SPD
Crime
8 months ago
Springfield Police Department and ATF team up to combat gun crimes in Springfield

The Springfield Firearms Task Force, a collaboration between the Springfield Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, aims to investigate and prosecute violent firearm crimes.

Crime
9 months ago
One man dead after fire in Springfield

The death is currently under investigation.

Law enforcement vehicles outside of Monster Pawn on MacArthur Blvd. on July 23, 2024
Crime
9 months ago
Monster Pawn shops at center of alleged retail crime operation

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alleged the Pierces and their employees knowingly bought items like televisions, tools, and video game equipment still in original packaging, often stolen from retailers.

Back of US Postal Service vehicle
Crime
9 months ago
Springfield man sentenced to 1.5 years for assaulting USPS employee

The altercation began when the postal worker attempted to intervene as French was reportedly battering his sister on a public street in Springfield.

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