Drugs and gun from search
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield Police seize drugs, firearm, and cash during search on N. 28th Street

Michael Turner is being held in the Sangamon County Jail.

Springfield Police squad
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield police refute gang activity rumors involving Venezuelan migrants

SPD confirms recent retail theft and ATM thefts, but said there is no information indicating the incidents are related.

Jussie Smollett
Crime
1 year ago
Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

Smollett, who is Black and gay, told police in January 2019 that two men assaulted him in his downtown Chicago neighborhood, spouting slurs, tossing a noose around his neck, and yelling that he was in “MAGA country.”

Crime
1 year ago
Springfield woman indicted on first-degree murder charges for 2019 shooting

Police say the murder investigation required extensive department resources and involved collaboration with federal and state agencies.

Lanphier High School sign
Crime
1 year ago
Two Lanphier High School students arrested after lunchroom fight, officer used taser to break up altercation

The two teens engaged in the physical altercation failed to stop after multiple commands from the officer.

Crime Stoppers
Crime
1 year ago
Crime Stoppers says holiday property crimes are increasing

If you are traveling for the holidays, contact your local police department to ask about a vacation check on your home. 

Local
1 year ago
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology says stay vigilant online during the holidays

Think before you click: Beware of ads encouraging users to click on links.

Crime
1 year ago
Decatur man arrested in connection to Sangamon County burglaries

In the early morning hours of Sept. 29, Sangamon County deputies responded to burglar alarms at three businesses: Gusto’s Pizza in Dawson, Hilltop Convenience Store in Rochester, and Miss Kimmee’s in Springfield.

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