The Peoria Police Department released a report this week showing that shootings had declined 17% from 2024 and homicides fell ...

PHOENIX – Peoria police officers shot and wounded a suspect who allegedly pulled a gun on them early Wednesday, authorities said. Anthony Sesmas, 41, was taken to a hospital in stable condition, ...

Peoria police are investigating the shooting death of 20-year-old Elisha Gilbert. Gilbert was found with multiple gunshot wounds in his car on October 26 near St. Philomena Church. Police have not ...

Peoria police shot a man after he fled in a stolen U-Haul and produced a firearm, investigators say. The man was hospitalized in serious condition but is now stable and out of the ICU. Peoria Avenue ...

A Peoria man rescued multiple people from flaming vehicles after a multi-car crash. The man, Jonathan Robinson, sustained burns to his face and arm while saving others. Robinson says he was treated ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria County State’s Attorney has determined that the use of force in a deadly officer-involved shooting in August was justified, clearing a former Fighting Illini ...