Champaign County Sees Spike in Arrests for Assault and DUI

Weekly Crimestoppers report shows increase in violent and impaired driving incidents

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The latest Crimestoppers Booking Report from the Champaign County Sheriff's Office reveals a concerning spike in arrests for assault/battery and driving under the influence (DUI) over the past week. The report covers the period from January 31 to February 6, with data missing for one day on February 2.

Why it matters

The rise in violent and impaired driving incidents raises public safety concerns for the Champaign community. Tracking these trends through the weekly Crimestoppers report helps local law enforcement and residents stay informed about crime patterns and take appropriate measures to address them.

The details

According to the report, there were a total of 91 bookings across the 6-day period, with the highest number of arrests occurring on Sunday, February 1 (21 bookings) and the lowest on Thursday, February 5 (5 bookings). The most common charges were assault/battery, with 32 arrests, and DUI, with 24 arrests. Theft and burglary incidents also saw an uptick, with 12 arrests in those categories.

  • The Crimestoppers Booking Report covers the period from January 31 to February 6, 2026.
  • Data was missing for Monday, February 2.

The players

Champaign County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency responsible for compiling and releasing the weekly Crimestoppers Booking Report, which provides public access to arrest data in Champaign County.

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The takeaway

The spike in violent and impaired driving incidents highlighted in the Crimestoppers report underscores the need for continued vigilance and collaboration between law enforcement and the Champaign community to address public safety concerns and prevent further escalation of these concerning trends.