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5 hours ago
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Danville juvenile arrested on weapons charges
A 16-year-old Danville juvenile was arrested on multiple weapons charges by Danville Police recently. On Friday, May 23, members of the Danville Police Department Problem Oriented Policing Unit attempted to stop a subject on foot in the 1400 block of Lape Street for the investigation of a crime, DPD Deputy Chief Terry McCord said. Officers witnessed the suspect take off running after orders to stop were given. After a short foot pursuit, the suspect was placed in custody. During the pursuit and investigation, P.O.P. officers located a loaded illegal firearm. The suspect was identified as a 16-year-old juvenile from Danville who was transported to the Public Safety Building and booked on charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Possession Under 21, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-No Concealed Carry Permit, and Obstructing/Resisting a Peace Officer. The Danville Police Department requests anyone with information on this incident contact DPD at 217-431-2250, or Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at use the mobile app P3TIPS, or call anonymously to 217-446-TIPS (8477). The Danville Police Department reminds the public that all subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Danville man arrested, charged with Aggravated Battery
Danville Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with a stabbing in the 2100 block of East Main Street. Police were called to the area at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, May 22, with a report that a 47-year-old Danville man had been stabbed. The victim was airlifted from the scene to Carle Hospital in Urbana and is listed in stable condition. 'During the investigation, officers received valuable witness information and a description of the suspect,' Deputy Chief Terry McCord said. 'Danville Police Officers located 41-year-old Daniel Kist, of Danville, approximately nine blocks from the scene of the incident. Kist was arrested and taken to the Public Safety Building, where detectives questioned him.' Kist was booked and charged with Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon. He is being held at the Vermilion County jail pending a pre-trial hearing. 'The Danville Police Department would like to thank the community and those who spoke up after seeing something. Information provided to officers on the scene was crucial in locating the suspect who fled,' McCord said. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Danville Police Department by calling 217-431-2250, or contact Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at use the mobile app P3TIPS, or call 217-446-TIPS (8477) anonymously. The Danville Police Department reminds the public that all subjects arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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‘Angers our community': Officials speak out after 75-year-old woman shot in bedroom
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Danville Police are investigating after 20 shots were fired into a home and a 75-year-old woman was getting ready for bed when she was hit. It happened on Moore Street near E Fairchild Street Monday night. READ MORE: Elderly woman shot in her bedroom; Danville Police looking for tips Danville police said it looks like she's going to be okay. Officers have talked with her since she's been in the hospital, and said there's a good chance she gets out soon. But, they're still baffled and frustrated about what happened. 'Because of the age of the victim, you know, it angers you. It angers everybody. And I think it really angers our community.' said Danville Police Deputy Chief Terry McCord. Danville Police said officers were responding to another call on the east side of Danville. 'And they actually heard the shots being fired,' McCord said. A WCIA reporter said you can see where some of the bullets flew through the window. McCord said they immediately went over to the scene and found the victim before the 911 call even came in. 'Very proud of them, you know, we consider our officers top notch,' McCord said. 'I think I'm sure every department does. But they're well-trained. They're very proactive. This is a department that has young officers that are that are invested in the community.' Officers found the victim in her bedroom, and she was taken to the hospital. Now, the focus turns to preventing future violence. Teenager arrested in Danville for having gun underage, police say 'We go to the schools and we do violence intervention programing with K-12 students that attend Project Success afterschool programs at District 118,' said Violence Prevention and Family Outreach Coordinator Jamie Nightlinger. And, helping heal those affected by it. 'We are also providing a support group once a month at the Danville Public Library,' Nightlinger said. 'We just have a support group — a safe space for people to share that have been affected by violence in the community and also to connect them with resources that they might need.' But as for this specific crime, police need the community's help. 'We've solved many cases because of information that the community has provided us, and I think that will really be a big part of this because right now we just don't have much to go on.' McCord added. Police said at this point, they don't have many leads — just a few shell casings found at the crime scene. They're asking anyone with information to call the department or Vermillion County Crimestoppers to deliver a tip. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Danville school bus collides with pickup truck; no one hurt
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — No one is hurt after a pickup truck and a school bus collided in Danville Wednesday morning. The collision happened at the Intersection of Seminary and Walnut Streets around 7:24 a.m. Deputy Police Chief Terry McCord told WCIA that 10 students were aboard the bus when a Ford F-250 crashed into it. Franklin School District shooting threat results in arrest of 14-year-old The students attend Meade Park Elementary School, McCord added. After first responders confirmed that none of the students were hurt, they continued on to school for the day. The driver of the Ford F-250 was given a ticket for their role in the accident, McCord said. WCIA has reached out to the Danville School District for comment. We did not hear back immediately. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Politics
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Danville Police break down ‘ghost gun' issue after Supreme Court upholds their regulation
Danville, Ill. (WCIA) — This week, the Supreme Court upheld the Biden administration's regulation of ghost guns in a 7-2 decision. Ghost guns are privately assembled, untraceable firearms. Meaning gun kits are now classified as firearms under the Gun Control Act of 1968. The ruling aims to curb rising criminal use as over 19,000 ghost guns were recovered in crimes in 2021. Supreme Court upholds Biden's 'ghost guns' crackdown Danville Deputy Chief Terry McCord told WCIA they have dealt with ghost gun-related issues. 'There's no traceability,' McCord said. 'So in other words, if we would have a situation, we would maybe locate a ghost gun or, you know, the firearm after the fact, we may not be able to trace that back to where there was either illegal purchase or, you know, anything beyond that—anything without identifying marks or numbers or anything. It really causes us more problems than we already have.' The ruling does affirm federal authority but leaves room for future legal disputes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
