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Six teens arrested in Peoria facing 'adult time' for 'adult crime'
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (598+ words) PEORIA " In the wake of a shocking car chase involving six teenagers, felony charges have been levied against the suspects, some of whom already have extensive criminal backgrounds. Peoria County State's Attorney Jodi Hoos said Wednesday the teens will be…...
After chaos, Peoria police chief calls for reform of juvenile justice in Illinois
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (118+ words) The Peoria police chief said police and prosecutors need the proper tools to end the cycle of juvenile violence. After chaos, Peoria police chief calls for reform of juvenile justice in Illinois PEORIA " Police Chief Eric Echevarria continued his long-standing…...
'Disgusting': Former Peoria tattoo shop owner Mario Davis sentenced
20+ hour, 51+ min ago (100+ words) A Peoria County judge called former Peoria tattoo shop owner Mario Davis' sexual communications with a minor "disgusting." ... 'Disgusting': Former Peoria tattoo shop owner Mario Davis sentenced PEORIA " Convicted sex offender Mario Davis pleaded for leniency in Peoria County Court…...
Daniel Ruffin officially indicted on sex abuse, solicitation charges
23+ hour, 7+ min ago (98+ words) The former Peoria High coach faces multiple charges involving two students. Daniel Ruffin officially indicted on sex abuse, solicitation charges The former boys basketball coach at Peoria High School was officially indicted Tuesday on charges of sexual abuse, solicitation and…...
Peoria chief says 2 adults, 4 juveniles accused in 'reckless' chase
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (305+ words) Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria said Tuesday that a group who engaged in a "violent and reckless series of events" Tuesday morning showed "a blatant and dangerous disregard for human life," saying that the threat to the public led to…...
'I want freedom': Dunlap High School students protest ICE activity
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (476+ words) PEORIA " A few dozen Dunlap High School students took advantage of their half-day of school Friday and gathered outside to protest Immigrations and Customs Enforcement actions taking place across the country. Students held signs, blew whistles and chanted phrases such…...
Peoria man to be held in custody after alleged child abuse
1+ week, 2+ day ago (228+ words) A Peoria man accused of injuring his 1-month-old son last month will be held before trial after a petition to detain him was granted Monday. According to the state's attorney's office, Peoria police responded to a local hospital on Jan....
'Absolutely horrendous' case in Peoria leads to prison for ringleader
1+ week, 3+ day ago (250+ words) PEORIA " The "ringleader" of a Facebook Marketplace robbery gone wrong was sentenced to nearly three decades in prison. Sontarrius Williams, 29, was sentenced to 28 years for what prosecutors said was his role in a robbery that left one of the robbers…...
Body camera footage provides key evidence in shooting of deputy
2+ week, 2+ day ago (90+ words) Red shoes and a distinct handgun are key pieces of evidence used to charge a suspect with the shooting of a sheriff's deputy in Peoria. Body camera footage provides key evidence in shooting of deputy PEORIA " Body camera footage proved…...
Peoria rejects settlement offer, will continue to fight casino plans
2+ week, 2+ day ago (103+ words) Peoria rejects settlement offer, will continue to fight casino plans'Peoria Journal Star Peoria rejects settlement offer, will continue to fight casino plans PEORIA " There will be no settlement agreement, for now, between the city of Peoria and Boyd Gaming after…...