Category Archives: Police and Fire

Clinton man wanted for drugs, revoked license
Justin Smith, 36, of Clinton. (Photo DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office) By Neil Doyle CLINTON – Authorities in DeWitt County are looking for a man wanted on several warrants. Justin Sm...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2020

BPD: Man arrested for armed robbery, resisting officer
Jarrod Williams, 40, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested for a hold up Tuesday night on the city’s east sid...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2020

No injuries after fire at Bloomington apartment building
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused the blaze. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Nobody was injured after an apartment complex caught fire Wednesday morning on B...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2020

Father of Rica Rountree arrested for circumstances surrounding her death
Richard Rountree was arrested Tuesday afternoon, according to Normal Police. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Police have arrested Richard Rountree for circumstances surroundi...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2020

State Comptroller: ‘red light cameras are pretty much a scam’
Mendoza says it appears the system is rigged (PHOTO:WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Count Illinois' "checkwriter-in-chief" among those who are displeased with the practice of cameras ...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2020

BPD probing retail theft at Eastland Mall
The person of interest is a black woman between 20 and 30 years old, according to Bloomington Police. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police ...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2020

Bloomington man arrested in connection to New Year’s Eve shooting; Police still looking for suspect
Normal Police said the homicide is still an active and ongoing investigation. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Police are updating an investigation into a deadly shooting New Year...
Syndicated Author Jan 03, 2020

Bond set at $5 million for Cullom man accused of triple homicide
Clifford Brewer appeared on a video feed from the Livingston County Jail Friday, Dec. 28, 2019, as he made his first appearance after being charged with three counts of murder for the Christmas Day sl...
Syndicated Author Dec 27, 2019

Coroner identifies three victims in Cullom triple homicide
Clifford Brewer, 53, is accused of killing the three people and is scheduled to appear in court Friday, according to Illinois State Police. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle CULLOM – Living...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2019

ISP: Cullom man accused of triple homicide
The incident is being investigated by State Police, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and the Livingston County Coroner’s Office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle CULLOM –...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2019