News

Danville man arrested after morning stabbing

Danville man arrested after morning stabbing

Officers responded to the hospital, where they met with the victim and began an investigation. Photo: Contributed/Danville Police Department


DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — A 24-year-old Danville man has been arrested following a reported stabbing Tuesday morning.

According to the Danville Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:57 a.m. to the area of North Bowman Avenue and East Voorhees Street for a report of a stabbing involving a 38-year-old male.

Police learned the victim was being transported by personal vehicle to OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center. Officers responded to the hospital, where they met with the victim and began an investigation.

Preliminary findings determined the stabbing occurred in the 1100 block of Saratoga Street. Officers identified Anthony Turner, 24, of Danville, as a suspect.

At approximately 12:08 p.m., Turner was located in the 300 block of West English Street and taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Danville Public Safety Building and is being held on preliminary charges of aggravated battery and aggravated domestic battery.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or submit anonymous tips to Vermilion County Crime Stoppers.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.