Kewanee police asking for help solving 2024 homicide

9 June 2026, 10:47 am

Kewanee police are asking for the public's help in solving a 2024 homicide. On June 8, 2024, 50-year-old Damon Foulks of Peoria was found dead when officers conducted a wellness check on the 800 ...... Read More »

Kewanee police looking for help in 2024 homicide of Peoria man

9 June 2026, 6:03 am

The Kewanee Police Department is still seeking information on the homicide of Damon Foulks, 50, who was found shot and killed at a home on June 8, 2024.... Read More »

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 »

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 »

Peoria Police Chief announces retirement and his successor is named

19 April 2026, 1:01 pm

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Monday afternoon, Police Chief Eric Echevarria sat back in a tan chair looking more relaxed than he’s been in a while. The press release had just come out that he would be ...... 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 Police remove dozens of dogs from a home following court order

21 January 2026, 2:25 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

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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