U. of I. student arrested for unauthorized videotaping
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Police investigators arrested Naavya Chhikara, 18, of Urbana, at 5:41 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, following an investigation into alleged unauthorized videotaping in bathrooms at Oglesby Hall, 1005 W. College Ct., Urbana. Chhikara, an Illinois student, lived in the residence hall but no longer resides there. The Champaign County State's Attorney's Office charged Chhikara with two counts of unauthorized videotaping. She was arraigned on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and released pending trial. The investigation remains ongoing, and UIPD is working closely with our campus partners to support those who may have been affected. Anyone with information [...]
Two arrested following threats, armed subject response at Bousfield Hall
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – An Urbana man and a juvenile face preliminary charges following a late-night report of armed subjects at a campus residence hall. Around 11:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, UIPD officers were dispatched to Bousfield Hall, 1214 S. First St., Champaign, following reports of two individuals knocking on doors and threatening residents. Officers promptly arrived on scene and began their investigation. The reporting person told officers that two individuals had entered the building, were acting strangely, knocking on doors and making vague threats about possessing firearms. Out of an abundance of caution, an Illini-Alert emergency notification was issued to [...]
UDATED: Juvenile arrested for weapons violations following early morning Illini-Alert
Update (Aug. 31, 2026): This news release has been updated to include information about the arrest of the second juvenile involved in the incident. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois Police officers arrested a second juvenile in connection with the Aug. 23 armed subject call. Around 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, UIPD officers located an individual matching the description of the outstanding suspect near Fifth and Green streets in Champaign. Officers exited their squad cars and detained the individual for questioning. The juvenile repeatedly placed their hands in their pockets despite officers’ commands to keep their hands visible. During a [...]
One juvenile arrested in Tuesday evening robbery
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — University of Illinois Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery Tuesday evening. At approximately 5:33 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, University Police officers responded to the 400 block of East Healey Street, Champaign, for a reported armed robbery. Officers arrived on scene in less than two minutes. Officers spoke with the victim, who reported that they were taken into the alleyway by the suspects, who implied they had a gun and then robbed the victim. Additional officers immediately began searching the surrounding area while Real-Time Information Center analysts reviewed security camera footage to locate the [...]
University Police investigating reported sexual assault
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — University of Illinois Police officers responded to 57 E. Springfield Ave., Champaign, at 6:46 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, to investigate a sexual assault reported earlier that morning. While attempting to make contact at the property, a house that was supposed to be vacant and is scheduled for demolition, officers observed several individuals fleeing the building. Additional UIPD officers responded to assist, and police stopped two individuals who had run from the house. They reported that multiple people remained inside and that weapons might be present. Due to the potential presence of weapons and additional individuals inside, officers [...]