Police Department Press Releases

  1. 9/22/23 Homicide

    Friday, September 22, 2023, at approximately 6:56 p.m. Peoria Police were called to the 1600 block of N. Great Oak Road regarding a person shot. Read on...

  2. 9/22/23 Aggravated Discharge

    Thursday, September 21, 2023, at approximately 7:17 p.m. Peoria Police were dispatched to the 700 block of E. Lasalle on a Shot Spotter alert of 7 rounds fired. While en route, multiple other Shot Spotter alerts were coming in. Read on...

  3. Chief Eric Echevarria Provides Update to Community Regarding Anti-Violence Initiative 2023

    On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, local law enforcement officers conducted another Directed Patrol Detail. Read on...

  4. 9/19/23 Homicide

    Monday, September 18, 2023, at approximately 8:21p.m. Peoria Police responded to the 2400 block of N. Sheridan on a Shot Spotter alert of 9 rounds fired. Read on...

  5. 9/18/23 Aggravated Battery w/Firearm

    Saturday, September 16, 2023, at approximately 11:06 p.m. Peoria Police were dispatched to the 2600 block of NE Adams on a report of a gunshot victim. Read on...

  6. ‘Welcome to Peoria’ sign debuts at the City’s southern entrance

    A newly constructed welcome sign can be seen along SW Adams Street. Read on...
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