Peoria County
Recent News About Peoria County
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Peoria man charged after allegedly shooting brother; remains detained pending trial
On August 8, 2025, authorities in Peoria charged Ashwin J. Greenleaf, 23, with Aggravated Battery with a Firearm after an incident involving his brother.
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Man charged in Peoria County for uploading child pornography
Kewan D. Hudson, 27, has been charged with child pornography following allegations that he uploaded child sex abuse material online.
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Peoria County grand jury indicts eleventh individual on RICO charges
Yesterday, a Peoria County Grand Jury indicted Nasaan J. Booker, 22, on RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) charges related to his involvement with the “Snakes” street gang.
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Man charged after armed robbery at South Peoria gas station
Over the weekend, Sergio Delgado-Rodriguez, 26, was charged with armed robbery after an incident at a gas station in South Peoria.
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Peoria man convicted in fatal North Valley shooting during dice game
A Peoria County jury has found Ronnie L. Simmons, 23, guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Man receives maximum sentence for murder of Peoria teen
Tramier J. Pate, 25, has been sentenced to 85 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the murder of 14-year-old Omarius Gates.
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Man held without bond ahead of trial in South Peoria mass shooting
A Peoria County judge has ordered Jyvonnie J. Williams Jr., 22, to remain in custody while awaiting trial on First-Degree Murder charges related to the death of 16-year-old Antonio Walker.
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Quandarius Jones pleads guilty in Peoria County RICO case
Today, Quandarius Jones, 23, admitted guilt to racketeering charges linked to his role in the street gang known as the "Snakes."
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Second defendant pleads guilty in deadly Facebook Marketplace robbery
In Peoria, Illinois, Keshawn Williams, 20, admitted guilt to armed robbery linked to a failed Facebook Marketplace heist in January 2024 that resulted in one fatality.
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Jury finds man guilty in fatal hit-and-run case from August 2023
A jury found John Timothy Jr., 41, guilty of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a death.
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Teen held pending trial for South Peoria murder
A Peoria County judge has ordered Lamar Cagle, a 17-year-old, to remain in custody while awaiting trial on charges of first-degree murder.
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Man receives 60-year sentence for setting girlfriend on fire
In Peoria, Illinois, Daniel N. Pace was sentenced to 60 years in prison for setting his girlfriend on fire almost three years ago.
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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.