Category Archives: Decatur Radio
Peoria man arrested for sexual assault of Decatur 5-year-old
A man has been arrested for breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a 5-year-old child. Decatur police were dispatched to a house on East Condit on August 5th after receiving a call about a home ...
Dec 19, 2019 James Reynolds / CC
Man locates stolen shoes on marketplace app, confronts thief
A man from Decatur who has been accused of stealing two pairs of Louboutin shoes valued at nearly $5,000 was arrested on Monday night. Ryan Triplett stole the shoes from a car back in October and then...
Dec 18, 2019 foeoc kannilc / CC
Blake Lunardi's victim gives testimony
The victim of 25-year-old Blake Lunardi gave her testimony in court on Monday. Lunardi has been charged with aggravated battery, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated unlawful restraint, criminal dama...
Dec 18, 2019 Karen Neoh / CC
DFTA, DPS negotiations continue to stall
DFTA and DPS failed to reach an agreement again during Monday's negotiations. During the over three-hour meeting with a federal mediator on-hand, productive discussions were had, but no agreement was ...
Dec 18, 2019
Illinois State Police squad car struck by vehicle on I-72
An Illinois State Police squad car was hit while parked on the shoulder of I-72 near Barry, Illinois on Sunday night. The trooper had parked their vehicle and was attempting to help a driver who had s...
Dec 17, 2019
Debit card scam making rounds in Central IL
Be on the lookout for a text message telling you that your debit card has been temporarily locked. This is a scam attempt to have people enter their personal information. Several Monticello residents ...
Dec 17, 2019 MoneyBlogNewz / CC
Decatur Police will increase efforts to stop impaired drivers through New Year's
Decatur Police will be ramping up efforts to stop impaired driving through January 2nd. This is part of a national campaign against driving under the influence. In 2018, 285 deaths related to drunk dr...
Dec 17, 2019
After reports of shots fired over the weekend, officers find seven shell casings
A report of shots fired at 17th Street and East Johns Avenue early Saturday ended with police finding seven shell casings. Upon arrival, police found three shell casings and returned some time later a...
Dec 16, 2019 Mindaugas Danys / CC
Man brought to hospital form bar believed to be beaten
A man brought into St. Mary's early Saturday is believed to have been beaten after being found unconscious at 22nd Street Discount Liquor. The 37-year-old was brought to the hospital by ambulance with...
Dec 16, 2019
Woman punched at movie theater after taking picture with her grandchildren
A woman at a movie theater in Decatur with her grandchildren was sworn at and punched after taking a picture with her grand kids. The suspect, described as a male in his 60's, demanded the woman turn ...
Dec 16, 2019 J B / CC
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