Danville juvenile arrested on weapons charges
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 vccrimestoppers.org, 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.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
Police investigating suspicious death in downtown west end
Calgary police are investigating a suspicious death after a man was found dead in a residence in the downtown west end. According to a news release shared Saturday, at 7:45 a.m. police responded to the 600 block of 10th Street after receiving a report of a deceased man inside the residence. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday, and investigation into the cause of the death is still ongoing. Police have asked anyone with any information on the incident to contact them at 403-266-1234 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers via these methods: TALK: 1-800-222-8477 TYPE: APP: P3 Tips
Axios
a day ago
- Axios
Deadly crime in Denver near a record low
Denver's homicide rate has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade, new data shows. Why it matters: The city's sharp descent mirrors a nationwide shift away from COVID-era crime spikes, with major cities like Los Angeles and New York reporting some of the steepest homicide declines on record — challenging the narrative that urban crime is spiraling. By the numbers: As of July 13, Denver's homicide rate was 2.7 per 100,000 people — the city's second-lowest midyear figure since 2004, per Denver Police Department data analyzed by Axios. State of play: Denver police Chief Ron Thomas tells Axios that a multi-pronged strategy is working: 👮♀️ Better staffing: DPD has largely overcome an officer shortage — now at 95% capacity (with about 1,550 officers) — enabling quicker response times and increased visibility. 🧠 Smart enforcement: Patrols in crime hotspots like Lower Downtown and East Colfax are paired with infrastructure fixes, like better lighting, to deter violence. ✅ High clearance rate: With an 83% solve rate for homicides, better evidence-gathering tools and stronger community trust — which has led to more tips and information-sharing — are getting results. ⛑️ Street medicine: Police have improved on-scene trauma care, like tourniquets and chest seals, to save lives before paramedics arrive. 🤝 Community partnerships: Organizations like Struggle of Love are stepping in before violence escalates — mediating conflicts and keeping at-risk youth engaged. 🗣️ Advocacy: Groups like East Students Demand Action have helped push for tougher gun laws at the state level. Yes, but: Not all of Denver's trends are encouraging. Youth violence remains stubbornly high, Thomas notes, and crime persists in nightlife corridors. Between the lines: One of the hardest things to change is public perception. Despite the drop in violent crime, Thomas says fear remains high. "We are working with the mayor's office to get to the root of those things that impact people's perceptions," Thomas says. That includes reducing open drug use, unsheltered homelessness and retail theft. What they're saying: "These numbers represent significant accomplishments by our police department, sheriff's office, and outreach teams in protecting the innocent and making Denver what we know it can be: the safest city in the country," Mayor Mike Johnston told Axios Denver in a statement.
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Woman arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in Denver
Denver police have arrested a woman suspected of a fatal stabbing early Wednesday morning. According to the DPD, officers were called to the 8400 block of East Hampden Avenue around 12:27 a.m. on July 16, where they found a man suffering from a stab wound. The man was taken to an area hospital, where he later died. Investigators said the victim lived with 57-year-old Samantha Shults and that the two were in an altercation before the man was stabbed. Authorities arrested Shults Thursday evening. She is facing charges of first-degree murder.
