Category Archives: Police and Fire
Police search for stolen credit card suspect
The suspect is described as a thin white man, in his 30s, approximately 5’10” with dark brown hair. Police said he may be driving a small white SUV. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)&n...
Sep 08, 2020
Two men arrested for gun offenses in Bloomington
BPD’s Street Crimes Unit focuses primarily on preventing violent crimes by enforcing crimes related to shootings, weapons possession, drug possession, and other violent crimes. (Facebook/City of...
Sep 08, 2020
Apartment building, vehicle hit by gunfire in Bloomington
Police said shots were fired in a parking lot on Fairmont during an argument. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Gunfire erupted in at least two...
Sep 08, 2020
ISP, local law enforcement will increase patrols for holiday weekend
Authorities will also be on the lookout for speeders, distracted drivers, and those not wearing a seatbelt. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Pol...
Sep 04, 2020
Police investigate armed robbery near ISU campus
Anyone with information is asked to call Normal Police at 309-454-9535 or McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-888-1111. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State University ...
Sep 01, 2020
BPD ranks top five for DUI arrests across Illinois
Additionally, BPD Officer Brandt Parsley was recognized with a “Top Cop” award for making 118 DUI arrests, which was sixth overall in the state. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Polic...
Sep 01, 2020
Two events, one city – Bloomington home to Back the Blue and Black Lives Matter Rally
T-shirts sold at the event will benefit the Boys and Girls Club along with other non-profits. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) BLOOMINGTON – Union Park in Bloomington was the center of tw...
Aug 31, 2020
Bloomington man gets 50-years in prison for fatal 2019 shooting
Scott Allen, 18, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A convicted killer from Bloomington was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison for a ...
Aug 29, 2020
ISU’s police chief says lives are at stake if police are defunded
Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – While protesters call for police defunding, Illinois State Universities Police Chief say...
Aug 28, 2020
Bloomington Police looking for attempted theft suspects
Bloomington Police say one of the suspects battered a store clerk after attempting to steal alcohol. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington P...
Aug 28, 2020
