ARCHIVED NEWS RELEASES   Welcome to the City of Peoria Police Department News Releases. Below are links to archived 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. Return to  the current 2006 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. 12/28/05 Police remind you to party responsibly 12/28/05 Burglars prey on car owners 12/20/05 100 Club Account Set Up for Contributions for Officer Weigt, who was Shot on Duty 12/20/05 100 Club Account Set Up for Contributions for Officer Weigt, who was Shot on Duty 12/19/05 Police arrest suspect in connection with Weigt shooting 12/19/05 Police Communications Adopts Family 12/18/05 Officers involved in shooting names released 12/18/05 Police looking for person of interest in homicide 12/07/05 Two are arrested for armed robberies 12/07/05 Sharp increase in copper thefts 12/01/05 Smith Promoted to Deputy Chief 11/28/05 Police to conduct survey 11/28/05 DUI Task Force Nabs Impaired Drivers 11/28/05 Suspect wanted in shooting arrested 11/21/05 Police remind you about Holiday Safety 11/21/05 Peoria Police to host DUI Task Force over thanksgiving Weekend 11/15/05 Peoria Wants to Know What You Think 11/03/05 Police Lieutenant Mike Self Retires After 20 Years of Dedicated Service 11/02/05 Peoria Police Issue Sex Offender Notifications 11/02/05 Stolen vehicle recovered burned in Phoenix 10/31/05 Peoria Police Detective Car Stolen in Glendale 10/31/05 Stabbing Incident Not as Reported - Injury was Self-Inflicted 10/25/05 Let's Keep Our Kids Safe this Halloween! - Safety Tips from the Peoria Police Department 10/21/05 PEORIA POLICE WELCOME BACK MIKE TELLEF 10/21/05 Peoria Police Arrest Homicide Fugitive, Recover Possible Murder Weapon 10/18/05 DNA Match Helps Peoria Detective Solve 1995 Cold Case 10/17/05 PEORIA POLICE ARREST HOME INVASION/ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT 10/14/05 PEORIA POLICE WELCOME ONE OF THEIR OWN HOME FROM IRAQ 10/10/05 PEORIA POLICE SEEKING INFORMATION ON BANK ROBBER 10/05/05 PEORIA POLICE MARK NATIONAL DV AWARENESS DAY WITH WARRANT ROUNDUP 10/03/05 PEORIA POLICE ARREST HOME INVASION/ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT 10/03/05 Peoria Police Arrest Driver Responsible for Mowing Down, Killing Dog 9/29/05 PEORIA POLICE SEEK HELP IN IDENTIFYING TWO ARMED ROBBERS 9/23/05 Police Warn of New Email Scam 9/21/05 Police Department Helps Kids Deal with School Bullies 9/14/05 Police Officers Help with Evacuee Security at Coliseum 8/30/05 Recent Trend Shows Rise in Vehicle Burglaries 8/26/05 Police Warn of New Credit Card Scam 8/26/05 Protect Yourself Against Telephone Fraud 8/25/05 Police Department Launches New Website 8/24/05 Veteran Officer Retires & Makes Peoria History; 1st Female Officer to Retire after 20 Years 8/21/05 Peoria Police Investigate Fatal Accident 8/19/05 Fatal Accident Victim Identified 8/19/05 Police Department Announces Key Promotions; New Sergeants to Take Oath of Office 8/18/05 Peoria Police Investigate Fatal Accident 8/11/05 Charity Golf Tourney to Benefit Special Olympics 8/09/05 Peoria Experiences Dramatic Spike in Auto Thefts 8/05/05 Peoria Police Officers Step Up Patrols; Take Zero Tolerance Approach as Kids get Back to School 7/26/05 Peoria Police Officers Trade Ticket Books for Serving Trays During Tip A Cop Fundraiser 7/25/05 One of Peoria's Top 10 Arrested Thanks to Bait Car Video 7/25/05 Peoria Police Department Salutes Its Finest 7/18/05 PD Gets Rid of Radio Codes; Among 1st in the Valley to Move Toward Clear Speech 7/15/05 Peoria PD Announces Key Promotions; 3 Lieutenants to Take Oath of Office 7/14/05 PD Releases New Slogan; Reinforces Commitment to Community 7/06/05 West Valley Task Force a Huge Success 6/27/05 West Valley Task Force Focuses on Peoria; 10 Valley Agencies Crack Down on Drunk Drivers 6/14/05 Police Chief Ale Tapping Benefits Shop with a Cop Program 6/06/05 Pizza Order Leads to One of Peoria's Top 10 Most Wanted; Suspect Arrested Near Boston 5/31/05 Bank Employees to Receive Training on Robbery Encounters 5/12/05 Serial Bank Robbery Suspect Hits Again; Police Hope Surveillance Photos Help ID Suspect 5/12/05 Bank Robber Caught on Tape; Police Need Help Identifying Suspect 5/12/05 Police Offer Reward in Armed Robbery Case; Hope New Photos Lead to Suspects 5/12/05 Peoria First Police Department in AZ to Receive Polaris Operation RANGER Grant 5/11/05 Two Peoria PD Lieutenants Graduate from Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety 5/11/05 Signs of Growth; Peoria PD Hires 18 Since January 5/06/05 Peoria Police Officers Run for Special Olympics 5/04/05 New Information in Case of Missing Peoria Woman; Family Hopes Additional Photos Help Search 5/03/05 Peoria Woman Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case 5/02/05 New Phone Scam Targets Tax Payers 5/02/05 Peoria Woman Listed as Missing, Endangered 4/27/05 DNA Helps Close Peoria Murder Case; Killer Sentenced to 22 Years 4/26/05 63-Year Old Peoria Man Listed as Missing, Endangered 4/22/05 Peoria Police Crack Down on Suspected Drug Houses 4/08/05 Double Fatal Vehicle Accident 4/07/05 Peoria PD Announces Civilian Public Information Officer (PIO) Selection 4/04/05 Recent Incidents Serve as Reminder: Don’t Let Guard Down for Nice Weather 4/01/05 Peoria Man Shot in Home; Police Identify the Suspect 4/01/05 3 Suspects Arrested for Peoria School Burglaries; May have also Hit Glendale School   Return to the current news releases