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Man accused of attacking victim with a sword during attempted robbery
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Man accused of attacking victim with a sword during attempted robbery

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 10, 2026

One man was arrested after Decatur police said he attacked a person with a sword during a robbery.

ISP highlight progress in fight against human trafficking during awareness month
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ISP highlight progress in fight against human trafficking during awareness month

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Jan 13, 2026

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a crime Illinois State Police say is far more common, and far closer to home than many people realize.

Large police presence near Decatur intersection
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Large police presence near Decatur intersection

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 5, 2026

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A large number of Decatur police officers are responding to a call. 

7 arrested after police find 179 shell casings at Decatur home
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7 arrested after police find 179 shell casings at Decatur home

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 1, 2026

Seven people were arrested after police found 179 various shell casings in the front yard of a Decatur home on New Year's Eve. 

Gun violence prevention a key focus in Decatur, Springfield & Champaign entering new year
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Gun violence prevention a key focus in Decatur, Springfield & Champaign entering new year

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Dec 31, 2025

Between Decatur, Springfield and Champaign, the Capital City had the highest total of homicides this year with 11.

Decatur Police spread cheer through 'Shop with a Cop'
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Decatur Police spread cheer through 'Shop with a Cop'

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Dec 13, 2025

Decatur police helped nearly 100 kids get some early Christmas cheer through 'Shop with Cop' Saturday.

Decatur man who tried to burn cat sentenced to 2 years in prison
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Decatur man who tried to burn cat sentenced to 2 years in prison

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 11, 2025

A Decatur man who attempted to set his cat on fire in October pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 2 years in prison.

Couple accused of making, selling meth lollipops in Decatur
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Couple accused of making, selling meth lollipops in Decatur

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 1, 2025

A man and a woman are accused of making and selling methamphetamine laced lollipops in Decatur. 

15-year-old arrested in connection with October murder in Decatur
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15-year-old arrested in connection with October murder in Decatur

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Nov 27, 2025

A 15-year-old has been arrested for murder in connection with a Decatur murder from October. 

Case dismissed against man arrested in January murder of Decatur teen
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Case dismissed against man arrested in January murder of Decatur teen

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Nov 19, 2025

A man previously arrested in connection with the January 2025 shooting death of a Decatur teen has had his case dismissed, according to Macon County court records.

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