Peoria police arrest third suspect in November armed robbery case

20 March 2026, 11:59 am

Jorden J. Foster, 20, was arrested on charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault in relation to a Peoria teen being robbed in November, and two other suspects were arrested in January.... Read More »

Peoria police seek public’s help in finding missing man

18 March 2026, 12:18 pm

Peoria police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man, Martin Clark, who was last seen on March 13 walking toward Downtown Peoria on Fayette Street.... Read More »

Peoria pastor and grocery store owner’s ‘bad decision’ leads to DUI arrest

14 March 2026, 5:26 pm

The pastor behind a long-planned grocery store meant to fill a food desert in South Peoria has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, which he acknowledges has “shed a dark cloud’ ...... Read More »

Update: One dead after crash on Allen Road in Peoria

12 March 2026, 5:04 pm

One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of North Allen Road and West Altorfer Drive in Peoria, Illinois on Thursday, and the infant ...... Read More »

Shooting leaves Peoria police deputy with serious injuries

31 January 2026, 7:30 pm

A Peoria County Sheriff’s deputy was left with serious injuries after he was shot on Saturday night. According to authorities, the deputy was conducting a traffic stop just before 10 p.m. in the 1000 ...... Read More »

Peoria Police remove dozens of dogs from a home following court order

22 January 2026, 5:47 am

Peoria Police removed dozens of dogs from a home near 89th Avenue and Union Hills Drive on Wednesday after serving a court order related to previous animal-related investigations. The dogs are being ...... Read More »

Peoria police chief says police training was mistaken for ICE activity

4 November 2025, 6:52 am

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peoria's police chief dispelled rumors Tuesday that federal immigration agents were conducting activity in a city alley, saying ...... Read More »

Peoria police chief says 'something is broken' with juvenile detention system

20 October 2025, 7:03 pm

Peoria's police chief is calling for reforms to Illinois' 1987 Juvenile Court Act. The chief argues the decades-old law is insufficient for handling modern juvenile crime. The chief believes the ...... Read More »

Peoria police chief says juvenile detention system is 'broken,' calls for reforms

13 October 2025, 7:02 pm

Peoria's police chief criticized Illinois' juvenile detention system, calling it "broken" and in need of reform. The chief cited a case where a juvenile, previously arrested for a weapon charge and ...... Read More »

ACLU urges Peoria police to investigate officer conduct after Sunday shooting

2 October 2025, 2:18 am

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A major civil rights group is urging the Peoria Police Department to investigate officer conduct after an incident between police and a crowd after Sunday’s shooting. The ...... Read More »

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