Peoria County
Recent News About Peoria County
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Former doctor pleads guilty to unlawful video recording in hospital
February 19, 2025, Peoria, IL—Henry Chang, a former neurosurgery resident in Peoria, admitted guilt to two counts of unlawful video recording during a plea hearing.
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Peoria teen charged after alleged armed robbery of sanitation worker
A 16-year-old male has been charged with armed robbery following an incident involving a sanitation worker in Peoria, Illinois.
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Peoria man charged with multiple residential burglaries
February 13, 2025, Peoria, IL – Keith L. Winters, aged 34, faces six charges of residential burglary following a series of break-ins in Peoria neighborhoods from Forrest Hill to Glen Avenue.
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Peoria man charged in January apartment complex shooting
February 12, 2025, Peoria, IL – Robdeario E. Moore, aged 20, faces charges of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm following an incident last month at the Lexington Hills Apartment Complex.
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Peoria County announces holiday closures for February
The 10th Judicial Circuit will not hold sessions on Wednesday, February 12, in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday.
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Teen charged after shooting injures child in Peoria
A 15-year-old male has been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm following a shooting incident on Sunday night in Peoria, Illinois, which resulted in injuries to a 9-year-old boy.
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Man faces firearm charge after shooting near juveniles
February 4, 2025, Peoria, IL – A young man has been charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm following an incident in which he fired a gun towards a group of juveniles.
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Peoria teen transferred to adult court for attempted murder charges
February 4, 2025, Peoria, IL – A Peoria County Judge has approved the transfer of a local teenager's case to adult court.
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Drummond receives seven-year sentence for aggravated domestic battery
Kendall D. Drummond, 35, has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a conviction for aggravated domestic battery.
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Peoria police charge two individuals with weapons offenses
An adult and a minor have been charged with weapons offenses in Peoria, Illinois, following an incident involving firearms near downtown.
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Peoria man charged for fatal hit-and-run involving pedestrian
Today in Peoria, Illinois, Demoriele L. Sims, 36, was charged with failure to report an accident in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of Quentin M. Shinkle, 38.
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Murder conviction follows victim's recorded dying declaration
January 23, 2025, Peoria, IL – Domincue D. Linwood, aged 26, has been convicted of First Degree Murder for the killing of Jamarion Lee in September 2022.
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Man pleads guilty to stealing car with child inside
Victor Farris, aged 46, has pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated vehicular hijacking and kidnapping after stealing a vehicle with a young child inside last summer.
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Man charged with murder after fatal shooting at Peoria apartment complex
Today, Derreck S. Hall, aged 45, has been charged with First Degree Murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Latrista L. Warfield, aged 37.
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Man sentenced for killing girlfriend's kitten in Peoria
Paul E. Cox III, 34, has been sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals.
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Demarquis D. Turner sentenced to 42 years for criminal sexual assault
Today, in Peoria, Illinois, Demarquis D. Turner received a 42-year prison sentence following his guilty plea on November 18, 2024.
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Man charged in armed robbery during Facebook Marketplace transaction
January 10, 2025, Peoria, IL – Tobias W. Taylor, 24, has been charged with aggravated robbery for allegedly stealing four pairs of shoes at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace transaction.
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Bartonville double shooting: second defendant receives concurrent prison sentences
January 6, 2025, Peoria, IL – Evan Nettles, aged 21, entered a guilty plea for charges of armed robbery and aggravated battery with a firearm during a court hearing today.
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Man charged for robbing store with machete remains in custody
January 6, 2025, Peoria, IL – Rufus Sanders, aged 60, has been charged with armed robbery following an incident at the South Peoria Dollar General in July of last year.
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Peoria County announces holiday closures for courthouse and other offices
The Peoria County Courthouse and several other county offices, including the Peoria City/County Health Department, Peoria County Animal Protection Services, Veterans Assistance Commission, Election Commission, and Highway Department Offices, will...