UPDATED: Weekend Peoria traffic stop yields multiple weapons; four arrests

8 June 2026, 10:13 am

Four people were arrested in Peoria on Saturday after a traffic stop yielded six firearms, including one modified to shoot as an automatic.... Read More »

ShotSpotter to stay in Peoria under pricier $316,000 contract

26 May 2026, 2:33 pm

Peoria's new police chief had ShotSpotter technology unanimously approved by the city council, renewing the three-year contract for $316,000.... Read More »

Suspect shot by police in Peoria

11 May 2026, 11:38 am

PEORIA, Illinois — A suspect in a Peoria domestic dispute was shot by police on Friday evening. According to Illinois State Police, the Peoria Police Department responded to reports of a dispute near ...... Read More »

Update: Woman dead, man in critical condition after Peoria shooting incident

8 May 2026, 1:59 pm

UPDATE (8:15 p.m.) — A woman is dead, and a man is in critical condition after a domestic incident turned into an officer-involved shooting Friday. Peoria police officers initially responded to a ...... Read More »

Peoria police use aircraft to locate missing woman in remote desert area after car crash

25 April 2026, 8:48 am

PHOENIX — The Peoria Police Department used its aviation unit to locate a missing woman in a remote desert area after she crashed her car on Friday night. The Glendale Police Department requested ...... Read More »

UPDATED: Retiring Peoria police chief Eric Echevarria sends ‘love letter’ to city

19 April 2026, 1:01 pm

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. “Although I was not from ...... Read More »

Peoria's police chief retiring next month after five years in the job

19 April 2026, 1:01 pm

Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria will retire next month, ending a roughly five-year tenure leading the city's police department, according to a news release. Assistant Chief Brad Dixon will take ...... Read More »

Peoria police chief says police training was mistaken for ICE activity

4 November 2025, 6:52 am

Peoria's police chief clarified that recent law enforcement activity was a training exercise, not an immigration raid. Fears of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Peoria were ...... Read More »

Peoria police share Halloween safety tips

18 October 2025, 5:15 am

Peoria police are reminding residents to take steps to keep Halloween safe and fun, such as using sidewalks and crosswalks, wearing bright and reflective costumes, and inspecting all treats.... Read More »

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