Assault at 500 BLOCK OF S WESTERN AVE on 10/07/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 10/07/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Driver fled a traffic stop in the 500 block of S. Western Avenue, then reversed into a Peoria Police squad car, injuring two officers (non-life-threatening). The suspect fled and was later located in Chillicothe and arrested for aggravated battery to police officers, aggravated assault, and related charges.
Address: 500 BLOCK OF S WESTERN AVE, Peoria, IL,
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