2006- Current NEWS RELEASES   Welcome to the City of Peoria Police Department News Releases. Below are links to the 2006-2007 news releases. The News Releases are printer-friendly, so you can use your browser PRINT button to print any release. The news releases also open up in a separate browser window. When you are finished viewing the release, simply close the window. View the ARCHIVE of past news releases If you would like more information about a news release you can contact the City of Peoria Police Department's Public Information Office at 623-734-8319. 11/16/2009 Peoria Firefighters Lead Holiday Toy Drive 11/5/2009 Victim run down by her father dies 10/19/2009 Door to door water solicitors are not from the city 10/13/2009 Suspect in bank robbery arrested 9/15/2009 Suspect found deceased inside store after 911 call 9/15/2009 Police to conduct enforcemenet efforts 9/10/2009 Suspect arrested for robbing London Gold Store in Peoria 9/10/2009 7th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit 2009 Shop with a Cop 9/8/2009 Peoria Police and Fire host 13th Annual Safety Night 9/8/2009 Police to hold auto theft prevention event September 12th 8/19/2009 West Valley DUI Task Force to keep streets safe from DUI 8/19/2009 Suspects arrested in burglary at Centennial High School 8/18/2009 Suspects caught during burglary at Centennial High School 8/18/2009 Single vehicle roll-over collision leaves one dead 8/18/2009 August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month 8/10/2009 Peoria Police Department Awarded 5th Accreditation 8/7/2009 Latch Key Kids, is you child ready? 8/7/2009 Zero Tolerance!!! 7/14/2009 Peoria offers new FREE service to keep residents informed 7/7/2009 Burglary suspect photographed in act 7/6/2009 DUI Task Force in Peoria area Saturday night, July 11th 6/29/2009 Peoria Police officers fires shots at suspect 6/29/2009 Too many people getting into trouble in water 6/25/2009 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY SAFETY REMINDER 6/25/2009 Police looking for robbery suspect from US Bank West 6/23/2009 Traffic suggestions for Peoria's July 4th Event 6/23/2009 Innovative Peoria Police program nabs shoplifting suspect 6/22/2009 Armed Robbery suspect sought by police 6/22/2009 Speed enforcement campaign on 91st Avenue 6/2/2009 Do you know how to recognize criminal behavior? 6/1/2009 School is out. Is your child ready to be left alone? 5/29/2009 Peoria Police lose two employees 5/18/2009 Driver’s Beware…Memorial Day DUI Check Point 4/20/2009 Bill Weigt paralyzed in a 2005 shooting is finalist 4/20/2009 Peoria Police officers make a difference 4/20/2009 Police donate old command vehicle to Long Beach, MS Police 4/9/2009 April 12 to 18: National Telecommunications Week 4/7/2009 Peoria Police Department Prepares for Re-Accreditation 4/2/2009 Speeders Beware…New Grant Increases Enforcement 4/1/2009 Police holding Youth Citizen’s Police Academy 3/19/2009 Burglars hitting homes and taking expensive items 3/6/2009 Suspect arrested for committing armed robberies 3/4/2009 Parents: know who your kids are talking to! 3/4/2009 Graffiti is an eyesore to the community! 3/3/2009 Suspect Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Minor 3/3/2009 Car-Bicycle collision prompts safety reminder 2/25/2009 VIN etching and auto theft prevention event March 7th 2/17/2009 48 year old victim in stabbing dies 2/10/2009 Police Investigate Double Stabbing 2/3/2009 Suspect robs ACE Check Cashing dressed like UPS man 2/3/2009 Police looking for burglary/forgery suspects 12/5/2008 Single vehicle crash kills one, another critical 12/3/2008 Single vehicle roll over crash claims life 11/24/2008 The holiday shopping season is upon us! 11/6/2008 Non-traditional telephones cause concern for 911 centers 11/6/2008 Peoria Police want to know what you think 10/31/2008 “Kids and Strangers” safety video given away free 10/31/2008 Sex Offender Notification Released 10/31/2008 Two crashes in less then a week leave 1 teen dead 10/31/2008 1 dead and 1 critically injured in two crashes in 7 hours 10/15/2008 Trick or Treat with Police 10/15/2008 Cooler weather is here 10/15/2008 October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month 10/7/2008 Police want to know what you think 9/30/2008 Burglars hitting vehicles, 16 in one night 9/30/2008 Police want to know what you think 9/29/2008 Target supports police K9 unit 9/29/2008 Police raise money for hungry 9/25/2008 Police want to know what you think 9/11/2008 2008 G.A.I.N. Public Safety Night is coming October 18 9/11/2008 Peoria Police want to know what you think 9/11/2008 First Responder Run hosted by Peoria Police 8/15/2008 Police detective retires after 33 years 8/15/2008 Fall Citizen's Police Academy to start September 9th 8/13/2008 Women Be Alert Be Aware Be Safe 8/7/2008 Is your child going to be left home before or after school? 8/7/2008 15 Means 15 8/4/2008 House Rental Fraud Occurring 7/21/2008 Police celebrate National Night Out with Open House 7/21/2008 2 water related incidents in 10 days in Peoria 7/9/2008 Peoria Police to host West Valley DUI Task Force July 18th 7/9/2008 Officers catch burglars in act 6/4/2008 26 Community Members Complete Citizen's Police Academy 5/28/2008 Memorial Day DUI check point at Lake Pleasant a success 5/28/2008 Crashes kill two over Memorial Day weekend 5/28/2008 Peoria Police Officer Excels at Academy 5/14/2008 Drivers Beware! Memorial Day DUI Check Point 5/12/2008 Police Seek Volunteers for Fleet Services 5/12/2008 Third suspect arrested in April 15 triple murder 5/5/2008 Suspect arrested in child molestation investigation 4/30/2008 Two arrested and one sought in triple murder 4/22/2008 Peoria Police Receive Award 2/6/2008 Shooting victim dies 2/1/2008 Loud music from your vehicle could get expensive 1/31/2008 Police announce Promotions 1/22/2008 Police Hold VIN Etching Event 1/7/2008 Red Light runners beware Police have two new programs 11/28/2007 Suspect killed in officer involved shooting 11/20/2007 women shot to death in church parking lot 11/20/2007 Police provide holiday shopping safety tips 11/20/2007 Three collisions claim the lives of three, injure two 11/20/2007 Teen stabbed to death in roadway 11/13/2007 Peoria Masonic Lodge #31 recognizes officer 10/30/2007 Police stop fingerprinting service November 8th 10/25/2007 Police Release Sex Offender Notification 10/22/2007 Trick or Treat with Peoria Police 10/22/2007 9 year old injured in hit and run crash 10/17/2007 Peoria Police Detective Receives Award 10/16/2007 Fatal collision claims 14 year old pedestrains life 10/16/2007 2nd car/pedestrain collisions in 4 days claims another life 10/5/2007 Police and Texas Roadhouse partner for Special Olympics 9/26/2007 Bike and Pedestrian Safety Program at Coyote Hills School 9/21/2007 Sex Offender Notification Issued 8/17/2007 DUI CHECK POINT AT LAKE PLEASANT ON LABOR DAY 8/15/2007 Police and Office Max host anti-auto theft event 8/15/2007 2007 Fall Police Citizens Academy taking applications 8/15/2007 Fatal Collision kills two 8/7/2007 Latch Key Kids; is your child ready to be one 7/10/2007 "TIP A COP" Event to be held in support of Special Olympics 7/9/2007 Lock Out Car Thieves and Get a Free Steering Wheel Lock 7/6/2007 Early morning Fire Claims Life of Peoria Man 7/3/2007 Suspect and Victim identified in homicide 7/3/2007 Police pass on 4th of July Safety Reminders 6/19/2007 LOCK YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS 5/30/2007 Police Looking for Robbery Suspects 5/21/2007 Memorial Day DUI Check Point to be used in Peoria 03/27/2007 Peoria Police release 2006 Crimes stats  Crime rate is down 03/23/2007 Graffiti is an eyesore to community  Call Graffiti Hot Line to help 03/16/2007 Homicide victim identified Police need help with information 03/06/2007 Lock Your  Stop a Burglary 03/06/2007 Seat belts Can Save Lives 02/26/2007 Peoria Police Recognize Their Own 01/31/2007 Motorized Play vehicles may be illegal 01/23/2007 Peoria Police announce Spring Citizens Academy 01/22/2007 Peoria Police remind resident to mark their property in case of burglary 01/18/2007 Peoria Police receive grant for DUI enforcement 12/26/2006 Peoria to host DUI task force December 30 12/20/2006 Family burned out of home by arson fires helped 11/27/2006 Police looking for suspect wanted for assault on officer 11/21/2006 Holiday Shopping Patrol Start November 24 11/20/2006 Holiday Shopping Safety Reminder 10/23/2006 4 suspects arrested after home invasion 11/9/2006 PEORIA BUSINESS EVACUATED AFTER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE FOUND 10/23/2006 Police Provide Halloween Safety Tips 10/23/2006 PD holds first Tip-A-Cop event November 1 10/23/2006 PD and Explorers host 10K and 1/2 marathon runs in support of Exploring 10/18/2006 Sun City Honor Peoria Officer Jason Smith 10/13/2006 Burglars Hit 22 home in one week 11 of them left open/unlocked 10/05/2006 Open House burglars arrested 10/03/2006 Police announce promotions 10/02/2006 Police looking for missing adult 09/25/2006 Fatal crash kills bike rider 09/14/2006 Police make reporting crimes easier 09/01/2006 Police look for suspect in shooting on Bell Road 08/25/2006 Burglaries on the rise 08/18/2006 Fall 2006 Citizen’s Police Academy Experience 08/08/2006 Zero Tolerance, Police Announce School Zone Enforcement Starting August 14 08/03/2006 Dad arrested in death of son 08/02/2006 Peoria Police announce golf ball sale locations to benefit Special Olympics 08/01/2006 Peoria Police hold silent auction to benefit Special Olympics 08/01/2006 Peoria Police offers hiring bonus for dispatchers 07/31/2006 Weekend crashes kill one leave another close to death 07/31/2006 Police team with Old Navy for Aug 5 safety event 07/27/2006 Fall Citizen's Academy Announced 07/25/2006 Peoria Police enhance traffic safety efforts with moving radar 07/11/2006 Peoria Police and Buca di Beppo Team up in support of Special Olympics 07/11/2006 DUI Task Force Arrests 32 07/10/2006 Car crash kills one and another in jail 07/07/2006 DUI task force to be held in Peoria on 07-08-2006 06/30/2006 Suspect arrested in abduction of child 06/28/2006 Peoria Police hold Golf ball drop fund raiser for Special Olympics 06/27/2006 Peoria Police looking for missing child 06/27/2006 Weigt benefit softball tournament results 06/26/2006 4th of July Safety Reminders 06/21/2006 Benefit softball tournament being held 06/21/2006 Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested 06/16/2006 Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted 06/13/2006 Whitmer Missing Person 06/12/2006 Tip-a-Cop for Special Olympics 06/08/2006 Two Killed In Plane Crash 05/31/2006 Vacation Safety Reminder 05/25/2006 Sex Offender Notifications Issued 05/23/2006 Second Suspect arrested after senior prank 05/22/2006 Suspect arrested after senior prank 05/10/2006 Fraudulent Fund Raising Effort 05/07/2006 Missing Peoria Albertson Coochyouma   LOCATED 05/03/2006 Suspect Arrested in Death of Child 05/01/2006 Cinco De Mayo DUI Task Force to be held in Peoria 05/01/2006 Police Lieutenant receives award 04/27/2006 Recent Assaults Lead Peoria Police to Warn about Air Soft Guns 04/21/2006 Benefit dance for Officer Weigt to be held on April 29 04/05/2006 Two recent Crashes in Peoria have left 4 dead 04/05/2006 Police Police Recognize their own 03/31/2006 Vehicle burglaries and thefts are impacting Arrowhead Fountain Center 03/28/2006 Suspect arrested in Peoria Armed Robberies 03/28/2006 Sex Offender Notification Tony Jonguitud 03/21/2006 Open Garages Invite Burglars 03/21/2006 Bill Weigt to throw out the first pitch 03/20/2006 Police Catch Copper Thieves In the Act 03/16/2006 Officer Weigt to be grand marshal 03/16/2006 Police to conduct Special Unit Training 03/13/2006 St. Patrick's Day DUI Task Force 03/01/2006 Police Earn high marks in Citizen Survey 02/28/2006 Crime Scene Technician Retires after 18 years 02/23/2006 Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect 02/21/2006 Police release UCR comparison 2005 02/09/2006 National Child Passenger Safety Week 02/07/2006 Benefit events for Officer Weigt being held 02/06/2006 Thieves Hit Construction Sites in North Peoria 02/06/2006 Robbers strike Peoria Businesses 02/06/2006 Missing Person Tabitha Whitmer 01/30/2006 Police Seeking information in shooting 01/18/2006 Spring Citizens Academy 01/12/2006 Sex Offender Notification Brandon Bowman 01/07/2006 Weigt benefit to be held 01/04/2006 Vehicles Windows Shot Out   View the ARCHIVE of past news releases