Category Archives: Police and Fire
Bloomington man arrested for armed robbery
Dwight Police arrested Lawrence Lloyd of Bloomington for a Wednesday morning armed robbery at the Casey’s General Store. (Matty Ring/flickr) By Neil Doyle DWIGHT – A Bloomington man...
Jun 12, 2019
One person injured in Normal house fire
One person was badly hurt due to the fire. (Photo Pixabay) By Blake Haas and Neil Doyle NORMAL – One person was badly injured in a Normal house fire Wednesday afternoon. Normal Fire crews...
Jun 12, 2019
BPD: Third murder suspect on the loose, considered ‘armed and dangerous’
Scotty Allen, 18, is a black male, approximately 5’8″, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Howard Packowitz and Neil Doyle BLOOMINGT...
Jun 11, 2019
BPD: Two men in custody for Orchard Road murder
Juan Nash, 25, was shot to death April 2 in the 1200 block of Orchard Road. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police confirmed on Tuesday they have arrest...
Jun 11, 2019
UPDATED: DCFS investigating infant’s death in Clinton
Clinton Police, aided by Illinois State Police, are conducting the death investigation. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Neil Doyle CLINTON – The investigation continues into the death of a 4-mo...
Jun 10, 2019
Murdered man’s mother praises BPD’s determination to find killers
Damica Kirkwood, mother of Trevonte Kirkwood, who was shot to death last October in the 1300 block of North Oak Street. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 07, 2019
BPD’s Cop on Top raises cash for Illinois Special Olympics
Bloomington Police officers take part in the Cop on Top event at Dunkin’ Donuts on East Oakland Ave. to benefit Special Olympics of Illinois. (B104 photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 06, 2019
Public feedback sought in police chief search
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason is inviting public comment as he conducts a national search for the next police chief. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON...
May 31, 2019
BPD vehicle struck in hit-and-run
Bloomington police said a green SUV took off after hitting a BPD squad car Thursday afternoon. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington police squad car was involved ...
May 30, 2019
BPD: Driver located in hit-and-run on city’s west side
BPD said Friday they have located the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a 50-year old man. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Bloomin...
May 24, 2019
