Peoria County
Recent News About Peoria County
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Babysitter held in custody over murder charges of toddler
A Peoria County judge has ordered Amarian D. Billups-Wilson, 18, to remain in custody while awaiting trial for the First Degree Murder of Clylen Ewing, an 18-month-old child who died under his care.
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Man sentenced to 45 years for murder staged as suicide
July 7, 2025, Peoria, IL – Nathaniel N. Archuleta, 19, has pleaded guilty to First Degree Murder in the death of his girlfriend, Mary Halcomb.
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Peoria County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.3% of income in Peoria County, a 12.9% surge from 7.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Babysitter charged with murder of toddler in Peoria
Today, Amarian D. Billups-Wilson, 18, was charged with first-degree murder by State’s Attorney Jodi M. Hoos for the death of 18-month-old Clylen Ewing in Peoria, Illinois.
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Man sentenced to maximum term for fatal DUI crash in Peoria
On June 27, 2025, in Peoria, Illinois, Jeremy E. Perry received a maximum sentence of 26 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
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Man receives 20-year sentence for shooting ex-girlfriend
On June 27, 2025, Deandre T. Ward was sentenced to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for shooting his ex-girlfriend in July 2024.
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Peoria man charged with murder remains in custody after detention hearing
On June 24, 2025, Christopher P. Adams Jr., aged 20, was charged with First Degree Murder in connection with the death of Teron M. Scott Jr., also 20 years old.
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Peoria woman indicted for riverfront murder after victim's death
A Peoria County Grand Jury has indicted Deziaah Z. Hunter, 19, for the first-degree murder of Kenadee Wallenfang, 18, following an incident earlier this month along Peoria’s Riverfront.
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Four charged after armed robbery at Northwest Peoria apartment complex
Three adults and one juvenile have been charged in connection with a robbery that occurred earlier this month at an apartment complex in Northwest Peoria.
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Woman charged for alleged arson in South Peoria
June 20, 2025, Peoria, IL – Akendra K. Metts, aged 19, has been charged with aggravated arson following an incident where she allegedly set a porch on fire in South Peoria.
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Peoria woman charged after alleged armed robbery during fake car sale
On June 20, 2025, Erianah D. King, a 19-year-old resident of Peoria, Illinois, was charged with armed robbery following an incident at the Lexington Hills Apartment Complex.
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Teen transferred to adult court for February shooting in Peoria
A Peoria County judge has approved the transfer of a 15-year-old male to adult court in connection with a February shooting that injured a 9-year-old boy.
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Father charged with aggravated battery in infant abuse case
June 17, 2025, Peoria, IL – Gabriel A. King, aged 24, faces charges of aggravated battery for allegedly abusing his two-month-old child.
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Judge rules on detention for teens in fatal tow yard case
June 16, 2025, Peoria, IL – On Friday, June 13, State's Attorney Jodi Hoos filed first-degree murder charges against two teenagers involved in a fatal incident at a tow yard.
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Teen sentenced to 40 years for fatal shooting in Peoria
Yesterday in Peoria, Illinois, Lamarion Wright, aged 19, received a 40-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the murder of Christopher L. Tilman.
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Juvenile RICO cases moved to adult court in Peoria
June 10, 2025, Peoria, IL—The Peoria County Grand Jury has indicted Amarii A. Smith-Holley and Kendal E. Patterson after their cases were transferred to adult court under the RICO statute.
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FOIA request sent to Peoria County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Peoria County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Teenager charged as adult for August shooting outside market
June 9, 2025, Peoria, IL – Caron A. Payton, 18, has been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in August 2024.
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Judge sentences teen for second-degree murder after fatal shooting
On June 6, 2025, in Peoria, Illinois, Judge Stephen A. Kouri sentenced Jared R. Williams to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
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Drakar K. Munoz found guilty of armed robbery and shooting
June 5, 2025, Peoria, IL – Drakar K. Munoz, aged 28, has been found guilty of armed robbery and aggravated battery with a firearm.