THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
A Danville Police Officer witnessed a stolen vehicle in the 100 block of N. Bowman Ave. on Sunday, 6/15/2025, around 8:00 p.m. The officer stopped the vehicle in a local business parking lot. After the driver initially stopped and made contact with the officer, he decided to flee by driving away at a high rate of speed.
With the assistance of community members who witnessed the erratic driving of the truck, DPD patrol officers eventually re-located the stolen vehicle, parked in the 600 block of Dearborn Street, unoccupied. After further witness assistance provided information on the direction that the driver ran on foot, a Danville Police Department K9 unit was called to the scene.
The DPD K9 tracked the suspect for about 4 blocks. The K9 located the suspect hiding in some heavy brush. The suspect was arrested and identified as 42-year-old Alejandro Cardoza of Danville.
Officers transported Cardoza to the Vermilion County Jail, where he was charged and booked for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Driving with a Suspended License, Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, Obstructing/Resisting a Peace Officer, and Criminal Damage to Property.
The Danville Police Department reminds the public that all subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Danville Police Department would like to thank the community for their assistance in seeing something and saying something. The relationship with the community is important to the department and officers. This dangerous subject was apprehended through the teamwork of officers and the support of our community and witnesses.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250. Vermilion County Crimestoppers can also be contacted online at vccrimestoppers.org, by using the mobile app. P3TIPS, or call anonymously at 217-446-TIPS (8477).
