Urbana man indicted on nine counts

Posted on June 4th, 2010 No Comments

An Urbana man faces nine counts of various crimes. According to court reports, a Champaign County grand jury indicted the man on two counts of domestic violence, one count of disrupting public services, and one count of assault on a police officer, along with a number of other counts.

The man apparently was arrested after police received a tip. During the arrest, the man punched a police officer and tried to escape. However, other officers were able to apprehend him.

If you or anyone you know has been charged with a crime, contact the Champaign criminal defense attorneys of Thomas A. Bruno & Associates at 217-328-6000.

17-year-old charged with burglary

Posted on May 27th, 2010 No Comments

According to Champaign police, a 17-year-old man was arrested Thursday last week and charged in Champaign County Circuit Court with residential burglary and criminal trespass to residence.

The incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, when a woman who knew the man heard a crash from the back of her home in the 300 block of Nelson Court. When she went to investigate, she saw the man standing in the frame of her broken back door. The man fled the scene on foot.

She called police, and since she knew and could identify the man, they were able to catch him relatively soon thereafter.

If convicted of the more serious burglary charge, the man could face up to 15 years in prison.

Urbana couple indicted for stealing from youth sports group

Posted on May 13th, 2010 No Comments
A Champaign County Grand Jury indicted an Urbana couple today on felony charges of stealing from a local youth sports organization.
The husband was indicted on one count of unauthorized use of property, one count of receiving stolen property, and one count of greand theft. The wife was indicted on one charge of receiving stolen property.
The couple is accused of stealing funds from the Urbana Girls Fastpitch traveling softball program.
Once police were made aware of suspicious purchases on the program’s account, its financial records were subpoenaed. This revealed over $11,000 in purchases and transfers of money from the last two years, made by the husband, who was the executive director of the organization at the time.
It took officers around four months to determine what purchases where legitimate and which were not.

A Champaign County Grand Jury indicted an Urbana couple today on felony charges of stealing from a local youth sports organization.

The husband was indicted on one count of unauthorized use of property, one count of receiving stolen property, and one count of greand theft. The wife was indicted on one charge of receiving stolen property.

The couple is accused of stealing funds from the Urbana Girls Fastpitch traveling softball program.

Once police were made aware of suspicious purchases on the program’s account, its financial records were subpoenaed. This revealed over $11,000 in purchases and transfers of money from the last two years, made by the husband, who was the executive director of the organization at the time.

It took officers around four months to determine what purchases where legitimate and which were not.

Urbana man sentenced to seven years for unsuccessful shoplifting

Posted on April 28th, 2010 No Comments

Champaign County Judge Tom Difanis sentenced an Urbana man to seven years in prison for attempting to shoplift from a Meijer store on 2401 N. Prospect Ave. December 17, 2009.

The prosecution alleged that the Urbana man was in the store for close to an hour before entering the woman’s bathroom with merchandise he had not paid for. When store security followed him and found the items on his person, they called the police.

The man has a prior record of convictions for burglary and possession of a stolen car.

The sentence imposed on this man is excessive, especially given that he shows no predilection towards violent crimes. If you need legal counsel or representation in a criminal defense case, contact theĀ Champaign criminal defense lawyers of Thomas A. Bruno and Associates at 217-328-6000 today.

Man charged for alleged attack on parking officer

Posted on April 20th, 2010 No Comments

A 50-year-old Champaign man has been charged with three counts of aggravated battery for allegedly attacking a 40-year-old Champaign parking enforcement officer last Thursday.

The parking officer was attempting to put a boot on the 50-year-old man’s car because records showed a large number of unpaid parking tickets. While he was doing this the 50-year-old man returned to his car, parked near the 300 block of West Maple Street. The officer has accused the man of using the car door to hit him before getting into the car and backing it up, hitting the officer’s shins.

The driver then fled the scene but was apprehended by police shortly after. If convicted of this Class 3 felony he faces punishment ranging from probation to five years in prison.

If you have been accused of a violent crime or need legal counsel in the area of what qualifies as assault, contact the Champaign assault & battery defense lawyers of Thomas A. Bruno and Associates at 217-328-6000 today.

Woman’s death being investigated as murder

Posted on April 6th, 2010 No Comments

Last Friday, police investigated a northeast Champaign house following a reports of a fight. Neighbors had called police to report sounds of a fight from the house. When police arrived, they found a dead woman.

Police have detained a suspect but have not arrested him. According to a police spokesperson, the death is now being investigated as a murder. Police are currently searching for the woman’s brother, who neighbors say might have been living with her. Neighbors describe the woman as friendly and as having no particular arguments or problems with others.

If you have been accused of a serious crime or are seeking legal counsel in regards to a violent crime, contact the Champaign criminal defense lawyers of Thomas A. Bruno and Associates at 217-328-6000 today.

Campus violent crimes decreased about 50 percent in last 15 years

Posted on April 2nd, 2010 No Comments

The Champaign Police Department announced this week that violent crime has decreased 50.6 percent in the past 15 years. According to the report, violent crime includes homicide, sexual assault, robbery and assault and battery.

The decrease in crime on the Illinois campus may have been due to a crime alerts system. In 2009, campus police reported 217 violent crimes.

If you or anyone you know has been charged with a violent crime, contact the Champaign criminal defense attorneys of Thomas A. Bruno & Associates at 217-328-6000.

Champaign police looking for assault suspect

Posted on March 22nd, 2010 No Comments

University and Champaign police have called for public information regarding a series of attacks on women in the area surrounding the university. The assaults took place last week on Healey Street, Goodwin Avenue, and inside the music building. The Illinois police are looking for help identifying the suspect in the attacks.

If you or someone you love has been charged with a serious crime like assault, contact the Champaign criminal defense lawyers of Thomas A. Bruno and Associates at 217-328-6000 today.

Police arrest Urbana man for stealing fuel from local farm

Posted on March 18th, 2010 No Comments

A 39-year old Urbana man was arrested for stealing fuel by deputies in Monument Square on Wednesday. The man allegedly stole approximately 130 gallons of fuel from a farm near Urbana-Moorefield road. Authorities have charged the man with criminal trespassing, theft, and possession of criminal tools.

The Champaign criminal defense lawyer Thomas A. Bruno is here to help you if you have been charged with a serious crime like theft. Contact him at 217-328-6000 to discuss your legal options.

Teenager’s death on highway ruled a suicide

Posted on March 11th, 2010 No Comments

A 16-year-old was killed last week while walking along a busy interstate. According to police reports the accident occurred on Interstate 380 near Urbana.

The teenager was killed when he was hit by a car traveling north. Police later ruled the accident a suicide.

If you have been involved in a car accident charged with murder, contact the Urbana murder defense lawyers of Thomas A. Bruno & Associates at 217-328-6000.

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