Jason E. Williams
Wanted for Theft, Identity Theft, Burglary and Possession of Another’s Credit/Debit/ID Card with Intent to Defraud or Use/Sell/Transfer to Another Person.
DOB: 09/19/1982
HGT: 5’7″
WGT: 200lbs
LKA: 862 N 35th St, Decatur IL
Crime of the Week 04/01/2026
On 03/27/2026, Decatur Police responded to 2525 N Main St regarding a burglary. Upon arrival, officers observed a shattered glass door and damaged property inside.
Surveillance footage shows two suspects approaching on foot from the south. One used a sledgehammer to break the front door, allowing both to enter. They caused significant property damage, likely trying to access secured money, but were unsuccessful. The suspects then fled south on foot.
Suspect Descriptions:
- Suspect 1: Male, unknown age, ~5’6”, larger build, all black clothing, facemask, gloves with white lettering, carrying a sledgehammer.
- Suspect 2: Male, unknown age, ~5’6”, thin build, all black clothing, facemask, gloves with white lettering, carrying a sledgehammer and prybar.
This incident is part of a string of similar burglaries and remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.
Crime of the Week 03/18/2026
The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help with this week’s Crime of the Week.
On multiple occasions in March 2026, the same suspect entered a business located at 1315 North Water Street and stole several items before leaving the area.
The suspect is described as a Black male in his mid-40s, wearing an oversized tan coat and blue jeans. Investigators have obtained a still image of the suspect from security footage, which is available for viewing on the Crimestoppers website.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.
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.
Crime of the Week 2/25/2026
The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help with this week’s Crime of the Week.
On February 6th at approximately 4:32 a.m., Decatur Police officers were dispatched to 3745 North Woodford in reference to a burglary.
Around 4:29 a.m., two subjects were seen approaching the business from the east. One suspect struck the front door with a sledgehammer, shattering the glass. Both suspects then entered the store and used a crowbar and sledgehammer in an attempt to break into gaming machines. Significant damage was caused, and money was taken from the business.
Suspect one is described as a Black male with a light complexion, approximately 150 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, a black face mask, and carrying a black backpack.
Suspect two is described as possibly a White male, approximately 200 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and a black face mask.
This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734, or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.
Crime of the Week 02/09/2026
The Decatur Police Department needs your help with this week’s Crime of the Week.
On February 5th, DPD Officers were dispatched to 2195 N Oakland Ave reference to a Burglary.
Upon arrival DPD Officers observed the front window of the business to be shattered by a large rock. Video surveillance from the business showed a subject wearing dark pants, dark puffer style coat, white gloves and black facial covering enter the store. The subject stole US currency and other merchandise. Photos of the subject are attached below.
This incident remains an active investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-8477.
Toby L. Britton Jr.
Wanted for Aggravated Unlawful Possession of Weapon, Possession of Stolen Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon.
DOB: 05/04/1999
HGT: 5’10”
WGT: 220lbs
Hakeem K. Jones
Wanted for Domestic Battery and Burglary.
DOB: 06/13/1992
HGT: 6’0″
WGT: 175lbs
Alexander J. Salley
Wanted for Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon.
DOB: 08/20/1971
HGT: 5’09”
WGT: 190lbs
Dewayne L. Matthews Jr.
Wanted for Domestic Battery.
DOB: 05/05/1998
HGT: 6’00”
WGT: 200lbs