Law & Order

Burglar Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
The People presented evidence that on January 15, 2025, officers with the Danville Police Department were dispatched to a storage facility on Voorhees Street. The property manager reported that through the remote feed of the security cameras subjects had been seen at multiple times throughout the early morning hours, i...
May 13, 2025

Felon Sentenced to 8 Years for Drug Dealing and Illegal Gun Possession
The People presented evidence that the Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group executed a search warrant on the residence of Langston Bowles. Bowles was not present at the time of the search, but items were located inside his residence including a substance field tested positive for cocaine, a firearm, and mail...
May 13, 2025

Danville Police Participating in COP ON A ROOFTOP this Friday, May 16th
Help us make a difference! On Friday, May 16th from 8am-12pm
May 12, 2025

Annual Police Memorial Service Set for Wednesday, May 14th
Honor Guards from both agencies will perform as we recognize our fallen officers.
May 12, 2025

Danville Police Announce Investigation into Crash in 700 Block of East Main Street
The street closure is expected to last for several hours while investigators work the scene. Traffic in this area will be re-routed either south on Buchannan Street or north on Collett Street.
May 12, 2025

Violent Offender Sentenced to Prison for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Battery While Detained
Johnson will also serve a term of 4 years mandatory supervised release following his term of imprisonment. The plea and sentencing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin.
May 12, 2025

Vermilion Co Coroner's Office Releases Names of Victims from Fri May 9th Shootings
Coroner McFadden stated that both families have been notified. Autopsies were performed on May 11th, 2025 and results are pending.
May 12, 2025

Danville Police Investigating Fatal Shootings
Danville Police are continuing their investigation into the shooting deaths of two people Friday evening in the 200 block of Grace Street. Deputy Police Chief Joshua Webb says officers responded to the area on a report of shots fired just before 6:00 p.m. When they arrived they found a 32-year-old Danville woman lyin...
May 10, 2025

Seventeen-Year-Old Charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use a Weapon; Possession of a Handgun Under 21
The 17-year-old juvenile was arrested and transported to the Public Safety Building, where they were booked on charges of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon- Possessing a Handgun Under the Age of 21, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Resisting a Peace Officer.
May 07, 2025

Police Seeking Info on April 28th Elderly Shooting Victim
There are currently no leads, and the Danville Police Department has no suspects in the shooting of the elderly subject who was simply getting ready for bed in her own house. DPD is fortunate to serve in a community that supports each other and its police department. Detectives hope someone saw something or knows somet...
May 07, 2025