Peoria County
Recent News About Peoria County
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Peoria County announces facility closures for Memorial Day
Peoria County, Illinois, has announced that several of its facilities will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024. The list of closures includes the Peoria County Courthouse, Veterans Assistance Commission, Election Commission, Animal Protection Services (PCAPS), Highway Department offices, and Peoria City/County Health Department offices. These departments are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, May 28.
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Man pleads guilty in West Peoria bar shooting
May 21, 2024, Peoria, IL – Anthony T. Gates, 43, pleaded guilty today to aggravated battery for a shooting last September at Mike’s Tavern in West Peoria that injured an employee. According to the plea agreement, Gates will serve ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and must serve 85% of that sentence pursuant to statute.
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Attempted murder charge filed after stabbing incident in Peoria
May 21, 2024, Peoria, IL – Korie Neltner, 36, has been charged with Attempt First Degree Murder following an incident in which he allegedly sliced open his cousin's stomach from his groin to his sternum. The State’s Petition to Detain the defendant was granted, and he will remain in custody until trial. Neltner is also facing an Aggravated Battery charge in the case.
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Teen charged with weapon offense transferred to adult court
On May 15, 2024, a Peoria County Judge approved the State's Petition to Transfer to Adult Court for a minor previously charged with Unlawful Use of Weapons. The minor, D’Berry M. Coleman, now 18 years old, will face charges as an adult for the same offense stemming from an incident that transpired in April, just three weeks shy of his 18th birthday. The State’s Petition to Detain the defendant was also granted, and Coleman will remain in custody until his trial.
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17-Year-Old Plead Guilty to Double Shooting Sentenced to 31 Years in Prison
On May 6, 2024, in Peoria, IL, 17-year-old Donald Grant pleaded guilty to Attempt Murder and Aggravated Battery with a Firearm for a shooting incident in Bartonville in February that resulted in two teens sustaining gunshot wounds. Grant was sentenced to 31 years in prison for the attempt murder charge and 20 years for the aggravated battery charge, to be served concurrently.During the plea hearing, both victims of the shooting addressed Grant. One victim urged him to "be a better man," while the other expressed that "Grant had killed a part of him." Grant, when given the...
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Father Pleads Guilty to the Murder of His Two-Year-Old Daughter
On May 6, 2024, in Peoria, IL, Shamari R. Williams, 27, pleaded guilty to First Degree Murder for the tragic death of his two-year-old daughter, Emorri Green, in early 2022. The events unfolded when police responded to Williams's residence on a distressing call about a child in need of help.Unfortunately, despite efforts, Emorri did not survive the ordeal. An unnamed source stated, "Unfortunately, those resuscitative efforts were unsuccessful, and Emorri died at the scene." The subsequent forensic examination revealed harrowing details of the abuse suffered by the young...
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15-Year-Old Facing Vehicle Theft Charges Remains in Custody at the Juvenile Detention Center
Peoria, IL—Yesterday, the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office charged a 15-year-old male with Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Theft, both felonies, after he was arrested over the weekend. The defendant, identified as the driver of a stolen vehicle driving recklessly in the 1900 block of Peoria Ave. in the East Bluff, was apprehended after a short foot chase. According to reports, he remains in custody at the Juvenile Detention Center.As previously mentioned by the authorities, the juvenile was also involved in a separate vehicle theft incident a week...
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Defendant Sentenced for Murdering 92-year-old Local Surgeon
April 25, 2024, Peoria, IL – Today, Robert Ely, 57, was sentenced to 99 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being convicted in February of First Degree Murder, Residential Burglary, and Theft for killing 92-year-old Dr. William Marshall, a well-known local surgeon. Dr. Marshall was found stabbed to death in his home on the morning of January 6, 2021, by a home healthcare worker. Several valuable paintings, estimated to be worth over $200,000, were also missing.During the sentencing hearing, Dr. Marshall's children shared the effects of this loss not just...
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16-Year-Old Charged for Killing Cat in Peoria, IL
Peoria, IL - A 16-year-old male has been charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Depiction of Animal Cruelty for the disturbing act of throwing a cat out of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office brought forth these serious charges against the teenager, highlighting the severity of the offense.In a shocking turn of events, it was revealed that the young perpetrator not only committed this heinous act but also filmed the incident. The video was then shared on Snapchat with three individuals, compounding the cruelty...
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100 Years in Prison Given to Mom Who Starved Son To Death
April 25, 2024, Peoria, IL – Stephanie L. Jones, 37, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for the murder of her eight-year-old son, Navin Jones, who was starved to death by his parents. Navin's tragic story revealed the extent of his suffering, as he was severely malnourished, weighed only 30lbs, and bore numerous injuries on his body, including ligature marks from being tied up. His living conditions were deplorable, with a bare room reeking of urine and feces, and a note on the door instructing not to feed or let him out.The abuse inflicted on Navin was not only...
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Grand Jury Indicts Man Who Punched Police Officer; Additional Charges Filed
Peoria, IL – Eric Anderson, 33, has been indicted by the Peoria County Grand Jury on charges of Aggravated Battery on a Police Officer for assaulting a Peoria Police officer. Two additional Aggravated Battery charges were also brought before the Grand Jury and resulted in indictments.According to reports, Anderson was involved in multiple violent incidents leading to the indictments. One incident occurred on March 8 at Sharon Woods in Peoria, where Anderson reportedly assaulted a staff member. Another incident took place on March 30 when Anderson allegedly punched a...
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Peoria County Board met Oct. 12
Peoria County Board met Thursday, Oct. 12
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Peoria County Board - Land Use Committee met Sept. 14
Peoria County Board - Land Use Committee met Thursday, Sept. 14
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Peoria County Board met Sept. 14
Peoria County Board met Thursday, Sept. 14
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Every resident in Peoria metro area pays $373 annual 'tort tax' to fund lawsuit abuse, new report states
CHICAGO – Lawsuit abuse continues to grow in Peoria and surrounding counties with every resident now paying a $373 annual “tort tax” to cover the loss in jobs and economic output, according to a new study released today by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.
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Peoria County Care & Treatment Board met May 18
Peoria County Care & Treatment Board met Wednesday, May 18.
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Peoria County Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability met August 17
Peoria County Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability met 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 17.
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Peoria County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity Information Technology Subcommittee met Aug. 11
Peoria County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity Information Technology Subcommittee met Thursday, Aug. 11.
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Peoria County Public Safety & Justice Committee met Aug. 11
Peoria County Public Safety & Justice Committee met Thursday, Aug. 11.
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Peoria County Board met Aug. 11
Peoria County Board met Thursday, Aug. 11.