NORMAL, Ill. - The Town of Normal has recently seen an uptick in retail theft. Normal Police Department Public Information Officer Brad Park elaborated on this issues and others effecting the community. “Every now and again, we will see a specific crew looking for a specific item at a specific store," Park said. "For example, we have seen a couple of people coming into Von Maur to attempt to take […]
Photo courtesy of Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau NORMAL, Ill. — Normal Police Officer Brad Park addressed community concerns about noisy vehicles racing around Uptown, which have been disturbing residents. Police have received numerous complaints about cars revving their engines late into the night. Some students have reported gatherings in the Redbird Spirit Shop parking lot and observed sports cars speeding through local streets. “People want to enjoy the […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Crime has not particularly increased in the community according to the Normal Police Department. Several incidents in the community have recently caught the attention of the public, such as the hate crime in late August near the Bone Student Center, the gunfire striking a Starbucks in Bloomington last week, or the body discovered at Midwest Fiber inc. According to Community Engagement Officer Brad Park, while this is […]
Photo provided by the Normal Police Department NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal Police Department is actively searching for the suspected assailant in a home invasion where a resident was sexually assaulted and another was held at knifepoint. At approximately 7:16 a.m. today the NPD responded to reports of a home invasion on the 200 block of West Willow Street in Normal. Upon investigation, the police were told that the suspect entered […]
Image Courtesy of the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill. - Normal Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 100-block of Kennebeck Court on April 3. No one was hurt, but proof of gunshots was discovered, and they are now investigating a case of aggravated discharge of a firearm. According to Public Information Officer Brad Park, the success of investigations like this one can depend on many factors. “We obviously […]
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 investigation, Normal police finally brought the case to a conclusion a few weeks ago. According […]
Photo provided by Officer Brad Park NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Police Department has partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation to observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month for April. Public Information Officer Brad Park explained that it is illegal for motorists in Illinois to have a phone in their hand while driving for any reason, whether it be for a phone call or checking maps. He shared that the campaign […]
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 without licenses and cases of drug possession, some within county penal facilities. Normal police responded […]
Image courtesy of the Federal Trade Commission. NORMAL, Ill. – This week was National Identity Theft Awareness Week, an annual event meant to help people avoid getting their information stolen. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), data breaches, lost wallets and hacked online accounts are all potential ways to get your identity stolen. Normal police officer Brad Park gives some tips on how to stay safe. “I think the […]
