Bloomington Police Department
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – A fatal officer-involved shooting occurred Tuesday evening in Bloomington, prompting an independent investigation by the Illinois State Police. The incident occurred in the 700 block of Fairmont Drive, while additional law enforcement presence was noted in the 800 block of Arcadia Avenue. Homeland Security was also present at the scene. According to […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Police Department and McLean County Coroner’s Office have released the identities of the four dead individuals found on the 900 block of North Lee Street on Sunday morning. Pronounced deceased at 12:27 p.m., on Feb. 23, 2025, were Christopher H. Simmons, age 33, of Bloomington, Illinois; Chelsea L. Lusher, age […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Four people were found dead Sunday morning at a home in the northwest corner of Bloomington. Bloomington police and paramedics were dispatched to the 900 block of North Lee Street around 11 a.m. for a death investigation inside a residence. A press release sent out Sunday evening states the event is an […]
Image courtesy of the Aurora Police Department BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – As December approaches, Bloomington officers are getting set to give back to the community by hosting their annual Shop with a Hero event on Dec 12. Formerly known as “Shop with a Cop,” the nationwide program serves low-income families during the holiday season. In partnership […]
Image courtesy of campusrecreation.illinoisstate.edu Bloomington, Ill. – After a fatal car crash Sunday left a 27-year-old woman dead, Bloomington Police Officer Bryce Janssen emphasized the importance of car safety in the area. “One of the main things we’re seeing right now is reckless driving,” Janssen said. “I would like to encourage everyone to practice safe […]
Written by Ben Hudy BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – On Wednesday night, Bloomington police officers were dispatched to Illinois Wesleyan University with report of an active shooter. Similarly, Illinois State police had received reports of a potential active shooter on their campus. Both reports were investigated thoroughly with no active threats found and the report being not […]
Image Courtesy of the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill. – The U.S. Marshals Task Force and the Normal police arrested Normal resident Colin Simpson for attempted murder on March 27. The crime took place in March 2023 in the 700 block of W. Orlando Ave, where two people were struck with gunfire. After a lengthy […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The City of Bloomington held their second council meeting of the month March 25. Along with numerous presentations of financial standings for the city and the Parks and Recreation Department summer plans, the Bloomington City Council oversaw the re-accreditation of the Bloomington City Police Department at Monday evenings meeting, among additional business […]
Image Courtesy of the Bloomington Police Department BLOOMINGTON, Ill. –The Bloomington Police Department released their 2023 annual report. The report highlights new hires, special events and statistics of the department. In 2023, BPD hired new police officers, made several technological additions and attended over 300 community events. The report includes crime statistics, awards, recruitment statistics […]
Image Courtesy of Visit-BN NORMAL, Ill. – Bloomington police arrested residents Sayvion Beverly and Tayshaun Anderson for possession of a stolen vehicle this Thursday. Anderson was also arrested for unlawful use of weapons and the arrest was made around 4:30 p.m. Over the past week, Bloomington police also responded to several cases of individuals driving […]