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Car accident over Thanksgiving? 7 steps to take in the first 24 hours
By Maria Chen
Low-level arrests are rising despite national crime declines
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL
With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
More from Maria →Reporter · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM · 1 min read
Arrests for low-level offenses, including vagrancy and drug possession, increased nationwide in 2025, even as violent crime continued to decline, according to a new analysis of federal data.
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Local news from Decatur Current
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Decatur, Illinois
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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