Crime
1 year ago
New higher ed opportunities for state troopers

College credits are automatic upon completion of academy

Crime scene tape
Crime
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Police, fire budgets face no resistance

Protesters who vowed to challenge SPD budget take the night off

Guns seized by SPD
Crime
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.

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