Peoria Police Department

06/05/2026

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, students in grades 5 through 8 spent the evening at Dream Center Peoria, enjoying games, activities, and positive interactions with Peoria Police officers and community volunteers. Events like these provide a fun and safe environment for youth to connect, build friendships, and create lasting memories.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the night a success, and a special thank you to the folks at HYVEE who made the event memorable for the students.

📅 Mark your calendars, the next Safe Zone Lock-In will be held on June 25th at the South Side Mission. We hope to see you there!

You must register your child for this event. No WALK-INS.

06/04/2026

Looking for a new career opportunity?

The Peoria Police Department is hiring a Parking Enforcement Meter Technician! This position helps keep parking areas safe and accessible by enforcing parking regulations, maintaining parking meters, and contributing to the reduction of congestion throughout the city.
If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and serving your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Peoria Police Department team!
https://selfservice.peoriail.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=2026020&sreq=1&form=GEN&desc=PARKING%20ENFORCEMENT%20METER%20TECHNICIAN

06/04/2026

UPDATE: JONILYA HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS OK. THANK YOU FOR THE SHARES.

Missing Endangered Juvenile
PPD Incident #2026-35570

The Peoria Police Department is requesting help from the public in locating a missing juvenile.

Jonilya E. Hughes, 12 years of age, was last seen this morning at approximately 6:15 am walking eastbound in the 2100 block of W Marquette.

Jonilya was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, red, black, and white pajama pants, and black Adidas shoes with white stripes.

Jonilya is a black female and is approximately 4'11" and 100 lbs.

Please see the attached photos.

If you have any information regarding the location of Jonilya Hughes, please contact Peoria Police immediately at (309) 673-4521.

06/03/2026

Homicide Arrest
PPD Incident #26- 35181

(PEORIA, IL) On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximately 10:12 p.m., officers with the Peoria Police Department responded to the 700 block of N. Hightower Street after receiving a hang-up 911 call. While officers were en route, additional information was received regarding a disturbance at the location.
When officers arrived, they located a 36-year-old female at the residence suffering from an apparent stab wound. Officers and Peoria Fire personnel immediately rendered emergency medical aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The identity of the victim, along with the official cause and manner of death, will be released by the Peoria County Coroner's Office.
Members of the Peoria Police Department's Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division (CID), and Crime Scene Unit (CSU) responded to the scene and initiated an investigation.
During the course of this investigation, detectives identified 31-year-old Keonta J. Williams as the suspect.
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Williams was taken into custody by investigators and arrested for First Degree Murder. She was subsequently transported to the Peoria County Jail.
Anyone with information regarding any violent crimes is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip411 (anonymous), or Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
**All suspects and arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. **

06/03/2026

📢 Registration is now open for the Peoria Police Department Social Services Unit's 2026 Safe Zone Lock-In program!
The program is open to students entering grades 5th–8th and will be held at multiple locations throughout June and July.
Pre-registration is required; walk-ins will not be accepted.
For more information or to enroll, contact Keith McDaniel at 309-573-6232.

06/03/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: Emergency Communications Telecommunicators!

Start at $28.05/hour, with lateral opportunities up to $41.93/hour plus a $6,000 bonus.

Answer the call and join our team today! Visit peoriagov.org to apply.

The City of Peoria is hiring Emergency Communications Telecommunicators! 📢

Emergency Communications Telecommunicators (ECTs) are the link between those in need and those who can help.

Compensation details:
📌 New ECTs start at $28.05 per hour
📌 Lateral hires can make up to $41.93 per hour
📌 Lateral hires will also receive a $6,000 lateral bonus (paid in increments)
📌 Pay scale is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and placement into the scale is based on experience and qualifications

Learn more and apply now on the Employment page of our website (peoriagov.org): https://bit.ly/3ZgE9qs

06/02/2026

A big thank you to Celeste Restrepo for helping keep our lobby bookshelf stocked and ready for readers!
For a little over a year, Celeste, a Board Member of The Friends of the Dunlap Public Library, has regularly visited the Peoria Police Department to restock the books available in our lobby for community members waiting for services. About 90% of the books come from the Dunlap Public Library, while the remaining 10% are generously donated by individuals in the community.
Pictured next to the lobby bookshelf, Celeste continues to make a positive impact through her dedication to literacy and community service.
Thank you, Celeste, for helping connect our community through the joy of reading! 📚

06/02/2026

YEAR-TO-DATE SHOOTING REPORT

The Peoria Police Department is committed to transparency and community safety. Here's a look at our latest Year-to-Date Shooting Report.

06/01/2026

Peoria Police Release Results of Traffic Enforcement Campaign

(PEORIA, IL) The Peoria Police Department is releasing the results of a recent Traffic Enforcement Campaign conducted on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The campaign was part of the department's ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety, reduce traffic-related crashes, and address hazardous driving behavior throughout the city.
The enforcement detail focused its efforts on several high-traffic areas, including Sterling Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and the Interstate 74 overpass, the intersection of War Memorial Drive and Knoxville Avenue, and the intersection of Sterling Avenue and War Memorial Drive.
During the campaign, officers conducted 54 traffic stops and issued a total of 71 citations for various traffic violations.

The citations included:

• 32 for speeding

• 18 for the unlawful use of an electronic communication device while driving

• 9 for disregarding a traffic control device

• 4 for failure to change address

• 3 for driving without a valid driver's license

• 2 for operating a vehicle without insurance

• 1 for driving with a suspended driver's license

• 1 for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration

• 1 for an expired license plate

Speeding and distracted driving are common causes of traffic crashes. Our goal with these enforcement campaigns is to encourage safer driving and help prevent crashes before they happen.
"These traffic enforcement campaigns aren't just about issuing citations; they're about keeping our community safe. We want drivers to slow down, stay focused, and make safe choices when they get behind the wheel," says Peoria Police Chief Brad Dixon.
The Peoria Police Department will continue conducting traffic enforcement campaigns throughout the year in areas where traffic concerns have been identified.
We encourage all drivers to slow down, follow all traffic control signals, and stay focused on the road.
The Peoria Police Department will continue conducting traffic enforcement campaigns throughout the year in areas where traffic concerns have been identified.