9 May 2026, 11:33 am
During the domestic disturbance in Downtown Peoria, a man shot a woman, and a responding officer shot the man, police said in an official statement.... Read More »
8 May 2026, 3:54 pm
Illinois State Police said a suspect was shot while Peoria police responded to reports of a domestic disturbance. PEORIA, Illinois — A suspect in a Peoria domestic dispute was shot by police on Friday ...... Read More »
8 May 2026, 2:43 pm
Police blocked off the area of Hamilton Boulevard and NE Madison Avenue near the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel.... Read More »
8 May 2026, 1:19 pm
A woman was killed and a man is in critical condition after a domestic incident turned into an officer-involved shooting in Peoria, Illinois on Friday evening.... Read More »
7 May 2026, 12:12 am
PEORIA — City Manager Patrick Urich felt so strongly about hiring Brad Dixon to be the next police chief that no national search for a candidate felt necessary. Dixon's long tenure with the Peoria ...... Read More »
1 May 2026, 10:24 pm
Peoria's highest-paid public employees for 2026 are revealed, with most from police and fire departments due to pensions.... Read More »
26 April 2026, 12:49 pm
A memorial fund is being established to help the family of the late East Peoria Police Detective Robert “Bob” Vester, who will be laid to rest this week.... Read More »
25 April 2026, 7:29 am
The Peoria Police used aerial and real-time tech to locate a missing woman with dementia in a difficult desert area, highlighting vital police collaboration.... Read More »
25 April 2026, 5:21 am
Peoria Police rescued a missing woman with dementia after her vehicle went over a retention wall near Lone Mountain Parkway. Authorities used an Apple AirTag and the Real-Time Crime Center to pinpoint ...... Read More »
20 April 2026, 5:31 am
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — After a bit less than five years, Peoria’s top cop is headed for warmer climates as Police Chief Eric Echevarria has announced he will be retiring. Taking over for Echevarria, as ...... Read More »