Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 3/11/2026

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help with this week’s Crime of the Week.

On March 8th, 2026, at approximately 3:10 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of South Boyd Street for a vehicular hijacking.

The victim told officers he was sitting in his parked Buick sedan when a black sedan, possibly a Hyundai, pulled up next to him. A younger Black male passenger rolled down the window and pointed a black Glock-style handgun with an extended magazine and weapon-mounted light, ordering the victim out of the vehicle.

After demanding money, the suspect got into the Buick and fled the scene. Both vehicles were last seen traveling south on Boyd Street and west on Tuttle Street.

The victim reported there were four to five suspects in the Hyundai: one Black male and three to four white males, all believed to be 16 to 18 years old and wearing black clothing and face masks.

The stolen Buick was later recovered in the 1000 block of West Macon Street.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.

Past Crimes of the Week

Crime of the Week 09/22/2025

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

On September 10^th, 2025, Decatur Police Officers responded to the 500 block of S Church St in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival Officers located a b/m who had sustained a non- life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg.

A witness stated they heard approximately 6 gunshots and observed a b/m, 17-22 years of age exit a silver 4 door sedan just before the incident. A dark colored pick-up truck was seen fleeing the scene at the same time as the silver sedan. Another witness stated 2 other b/m’s were also observed fleeing the scene just after the incident.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

Crime of the Week 09/08/2025

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

On September 4^th, 2025, Decatur Police Officers responded to the area of S Franklin St and E Macon St reference a stabbing incident. Upon arrival Officers spoke with the 23year old victim. The victim stated while walking in the area two (2) black males attempted to fight him on the south side of the Law Enforcement Center.

The 23-year-old stated that one of the black males produced a knife from his pocket and stated he was going to kill the 23-year-old. The black male proceeded to stab him one time in the back before both of the black males fled the area westbound on E Macon St.

The victim described the suspect who stabbed him as wearing black and white pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and wearing a black mask with a white design, approximately five (5) foot ten (10) inches tall, and weighed approximately 180-200 pounds.

The second suspect was a black male also wearing black and white pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and had a tall natural hair style approximately five (5) foot ten (10) inches tall, and weighed approximately 180-200 pounds.

Wanted Person

CAPTURED!

The Decatur Police Department is seeking your assistance in locating Latonian D. Johnson, b/m, 5/11/1975. An arrest warrant has been issued for Johnson for First Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder. Crime stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for any tips that directly leads to the apprehension of Latonian D. Johnson, b/m, 5/11/1975 (Pictured below) who is wanted in relation to the stabbing homicide that occurred on 8/20/2025.

On August 20, 2025, at approximately 9:47 p.m., the Decatur Police Department responded to a report of an injured person at a residence in the 1900 block of E. Main Street. Upon arrival, officers located three victims suffering from apparent stab wounds. The victims were a 38-year[1]old female and her two children, ages 14 and 16.

During a confrontation which escalated into a physical altercation, Johnson produced a knife and began to stab the 38-year old female. Johnson also stabbed the two children as they attempted to help their mother. Johnson then fled the scene in his personal vehicle. The 38-year old female later died as a result of her injuries.

If you have any information about Latonian’s whereabouts please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can also call the DPD Detective Bureau, (217) 424-2734, Det. Kaylor, (217) 542-3414 or Det. Hesse, (217) 542-3466.