Peoria County
Recent News About Peoria County
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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...
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Jaylan D. Russell charged for August shooting incident in Peoria
Today, an 18-year-old named Jaylan D. Russell was charged with Aggravated Battery with a Firearm and Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons in connection to a shooting that took place in August.
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Patrick Meyer receives 40-year sentence for vehicular hijacking and shooting
Today in Peoria, Illinois, Patrick Meyer was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his involvement in a violent crime that occurred in December 2022.
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Man charged for killing girlfriend’s kitten after breakup
November 25, 2024, Peoria, IL – Paul E. Cox III, aged 34, faces charges of aggravated cruelty to animals following the death of his girlfriend's kitten.
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Peoria County announces Thanksgiving holiday closures for several offices
The Peoria County Courthouse, Veterans Assistance Commission, Election Commission, Highway Department offices, and Peoria City/County Health Department offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024.
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Darren D. Brown found guilty again for 2015 Peoria murder
Today in Peoria, Illinois, Darren D. Brown was found guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated battery for a shooting that occurred in July 2015.
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Man receives 72-year sentence for girlfriend's murder in Peoria
Today in Peoria, Illinois, Walter J. Artis was sentenced to 72 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the murder of his girlfriend, Alexis F. Boland, in 2023.
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Limestone High School employee charged with criminal sexual assault
November 12, 2024, Peoria, IL – Ronnie Ray S. Baskin, a 37-year-old employee at Limestone Community High School, has been charged with criminal sexual assault involving a 17-year-old student.
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Peoria man charged after fleeing police with fully automatic weapon
November 12, 2024, Peoria, IL – A man has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon following an incident involving a fully automatic firearm.
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Teen pleads guilty in Peoria murder case from 2022
November 1, 2024, Peoria, IL – Lamarion K. Wright has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Christoper L. Tillman in September 2022.
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Peoria County files first RICO charges against street gang members
October 30, 2024, Peoria, IL – In a first for Peoria County, State’s Attorney Jodi Hoos has filed charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) against ten individuals.
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Man faces multiple charges after high-speed chase in Peoria
Today in Peoria, Illinois, Tyrese L. Walker, 23, faced charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding after leading police on a high-speed chase exceeding 100 mph through busy city streets.
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Peoria teen charged with aggravated battery after Monday morning shooting
Today in Peoria, Illinois, 18-year-old Daemion Cr. Moore was charged with aggravated battery following a shooting incident that took place on Monday morning. During the detention hearing held today, the court granted the State's Petition to Detain Moore, meaning he will remain in custody until his trial.
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Jury convicts Patrick W. Meyer of aggravated vehicular hijacking
Today, a jury in Peoria County reached a verdict in the case of Patrick W. Meyer, 26, finding him guilty of aggravated vehicular hijacking and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. The charges stem from an incident on December 14, 2022, when Meyer stole a man's car at gunpoint and shot him multiple times in front of his daughter.
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Peoria man sentenced to 45 years for wife's murder
Today, Michael L. Vorrath, 68, received a 45-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the murder of his wife, Nancy Vorrath, 60. The incident occurred on November 19, 2019, when officers responded to a call from the defendant in Peoria, who claimed his wife had committed suicide. However, evidence and an autopsy revealed that Mrs. Vorrath was murdered by drowning. She had injuries consistent with being held underwater. A jury found Mr. Vorrath guilty on August 14.
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Mother pleads guilty after infant's tragic death due to accidental drug ingestion
October 10, 2024, Peoria, IL – Zenai Denise Lashayla Wolford, aged 19, has pleaded guilty to Endangering the Life or Health of a Child following the death of her nine-month-old son in July. According to the plea agreement, Wolford will serve a three-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
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Peoria man charged with murder after fatal shooting of 10-year-old
Today in Peoria, Illinois, Maurice D. Sargent, 33, faced charges of First Degree Murder and Armed Habitual Criminal for a shooting that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old boy. The incident occurred on Sunday in South Peoria. A Petition to Detain Sargent has been filed by the State and will be reviewed by a judge tomorrow. Until then, Sargent remains in custody.