Peoria Judge Sentences DUI Driver in Fatal Crash Case
A 23-year-old woman received jail time and probation for a high-speed wreck that severely injured a teenager.
Peoria Crime News
This page covers criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows individual incidents, investigations and the shifts in data that mark broader trends.
Accidents
Illinois State Police Reopen I-74 Ramp in Peoria
The ramp onto Illinois Route 6 was briefly closed following a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday.
Violence
Peoria Grand Jury Indicts Man for Aggravated Battery
A 24-year-old man faces charges following a shooting that sent a projectile into a local office building.
Property Crime
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Peoria Police Investigate Multiple Vehicle Break-ins
Authorities are looking into a series of break-ins involving at least ten vehicles on West Crestwood Drive.
Drug Crime
Peoria Woman Receives 10 Years for Meth Distribution
A federal judge sentenced Tracy Christine Frerichs to prison following her guilty plea for distributing methamphetamine.
Crime — General
Grand Jury Indicted Peoria Woman for Kidnapping
A 29-year-old woman faces kidnapping and battery charges after allegedly targeting a young child in Peoria.
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Regular subjects here include police department operations, court activity, emergency response and regional safety initiatives. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Differences in municipal oversight and department policies distinguish how safety concerns are managed from one area to the next. High-profile court proceedings and shifts in seasonal activity levels generate the most frequent updates to the record.