Law & Order

Danville Teen Listed Critical After Being Shot
A Danville teenager was listed in critical condition Sunday afternoon (March 23, 2025) after being shot on Saturday. Danville Police Deputy Chief Terry McCord says a juvenile suspect was taken into custody within two hours of the shooting. He says officers located a 15-year-old in the roadway in the 1200 block of Eas...
Mar 23, 2025

Two Danville 19-Year-Olds Face Charges after Traffic Stop
Both men were arrested and transported to the Vermilion County Public Safety Building for processing. Alex Doe was found to be on probation in Vermilion County and was booked on the charge of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. Joshua Brocks was booked on the charge of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Wea...
Mar 22, 2025

Danville Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Burglary of Neighbors Home
The People presented evidence that on May 30, 2024, a residential burglary was reported to the Danville Police Department. The victim reported that she had returned to her residence to find that several items were missing, including several pairs of shoes, a hoverboard and multiple televisions.
Mar 20, 2025

I-74 Car / Tractor-Trailer Accident Victim Identified as 35-Year-Old Indiana Man
Illinois State Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning (Tuesday, March 18, 2025) on Interstate 74 near Fithian. Troopers said that westbound traffic on the interstate was being diverted around the crash site. Traffic was being detoured at mile post 200, then was being dir...
Mar 19, 2025

Repeat Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Aggravated Fleeing and Aggravated Battery with a Firearm
The vehicle had been abandoned in the ravine, but officers located a prescription medication bottle with Jacob Derrickson's name on the label. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle had been rented to Jacob Derrickson.
Mar 18, 2025

Danville Police Make Three Weekend Arrests for Illegal Firearms
The Danville Police Department reminds the public that all subjects arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Mar 16, 2025

Vermilion County Burglar Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Hacquet was sentenced to 10 years Illinois Department of Corrections for each case, with sentences to run concurrently. Following his term of imprisonment, Hacquet will serve one year of mandatory supervised release.
Mar 12, 2025

Danville Police Department Continues to Take Applications for 2025 Citizen's Police Academy
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE The above is a file photo It's that time of year! The Danville Police Department is accepting applications for the 2025 Citizen's Police Academy! Application deadline in April 10, 2025. Applications can either be returned to the Danville Police Department located wi...
Mar 11, 2025

Armed Robbery of Local Business Results in 13 Year Prison Sentence
Following his release from prison, Robinson will serve 18 months mandatory supervised release. Judge Mark S. Goodwin presided over the plea and sentencing.
Mar 11, 2025

Danville Man, 34, Faces Charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon
During the detail, P.O.P. officers stopped a vehicle in the 200 block of N. Bowman Ave. Officers stopped the vehicle after witnessing both an equipment and a moving violation. Officers made contact with the driver of the vehicle identified as 34-year-old John E. Forman of Danville.
Mar 07, 2025