THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
The Danville Police Department recently concluded the first of several Street Crimes Enforcement Details that will be conducted in preparation of the soon to arrive Street Crimes Unit as well as to answer the requests of our citizens. These details consisted of multiple days of intelligence based planning to focus on violent crime and those who are detrimental to the quality of life of the residents and visitors of our community.
Efforts from the Problem Oriented Policing Unit (POP), Community Housing Unit (CHU) as well as other personnel from both the Patrol and Investigations Division were instrumental in the results. Personnel from Vermilion County Sheriff’s Office, Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group, U.S. Marshals Regional Task Force and the Illinois State Police also participated in an enforcement detail conducted on May 20, 2022.
The results of the details resulted in 41 arrests to include 13 arrests for illegally possessing and use of a firearm, 16 fugitive arrests by warrant as well as seizures of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines and other controlled substances. There were, subsequently, 13 arrest made for driving while license suspended or revoked. It should be noted that many of these arrests were coupled with the afore mentioned charges.
The Danville Police Department will continue to utilize all resources and partner with federal, state and other local agencies to improve the quality of life and safety for everyone within our community.
