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Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Early morning shots fired damaged residence in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A residence gets damaged after being struck by gunfire early Tuesday morning. Officers with the Bloomington Police Department were called at 5:53 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15 to several reports of people hearing shots being fired in the area, said Bryce Janssen, a departmental spokesman. No injuries were reported, but a residence nearby was struck by bullets. 'Our community is fortunate no one was injured during this dangerous incident. Our team is working diligently to solve this incident, and we are requesting your help in the process. If you have any information, please take a moment and notify our detectives or use Tip 411 to report it anonymously. By working together, we can ensure a positive outcome,' said Police Chief Jamal Simington. It was not made available the number of shots fired or the extent of the residence's damage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Bloomington police target drunk driving, speeding for St. Patrick's Day
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Bloomington Police Department released the results of the individuals arrested or given citations during their St. Patrick's Day enforcement campaign. Through the course of the enforcement campaign, the department made seven arrests and issued nine speeding tickets, according to a post on the department's Facebook page. 'Thanks to those officers who worked extra to focus on keeping our streets safe. Traffic enforcement and our educational focus aids in saving lives and preventing life-changing vehicle crashes,' stated Chief Jamal Simington. 'Although this campaign has ended, BPD remains committed to traffic safety, which is a quality-of-life matter we take seriously.' Of the seven arrests, six of them were for DUI's while one of them was for driving on a revoked license, the post said. One of the nine speeding tickets written were for a driver who was going 87 mph in a 45 mph zone, it said. The St. Patrick's Day campaign was a state-wide campaign that was funded by the federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
How you can be an ‘MVP' this Super Bowl Sunday
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Bloomington Police Department is reminding everyone about the dangers of Impaired driving ahead of Sunday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. In a post on their Facebook page, the department stress the importance of having a designated driver for fans and partygoers to avoid impaired driving. Game-Day Popcorn | In the Kitchen The post stresses if you are consuming alcohol or cannabis, make sure you have a sober driver, and party hosts should 'take care of the designated drivers.' 'The Bloomington Police Department will be actively monitoring the highways for impaired drivers. We are committed to keeping our streets safe and ensuring intoxicated drivers are held accountable. With the increase of alcohol consumption on Super Bowl Sunday, please enjoy safely and responsibly during this festive occasion,' said Chief Jamal Simington. The post also says walking impaired can be dangerous, so have someone sober to walk with you to ensure your safety. Also, it reminds people that a seatbelt is required to be worn by everyone in a vehicle, and distracted driving and speeding will also get you a ticket. The following are tips the post shared on how to ensure a fun and safe Super Bowl: • Drunk or high, it doesn't matter. It is never okay to drive impaired. Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely. • If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. • Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take the keys away and plan to get your friend home safely. • Always buckle up! The 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the money is managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the post said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
