Two adults and four juveniles face serious felony charges after allegedly stealing a Jeep and leading Peoria police on a dangerous, high-speed chase during rush hour. Authorities say the group tried to run over a student near Peoria Central High School and later assaulted and robbed a 15-year-old in East Bluff, recording the incident on a phone. State’s Attorney Jodi M. Hoos emphasized swift accountability, stating, “Commit adult crimes, and you can have adult time.” Prosecutors are moving to try the juveniles in adult court. The investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Six individuals, including Davier L. Dillard and Quinzel Foy, both 18, along with four juveniles aged 13 to 16, are facing serious felony charges in Peoria. The group is accused of Attempted First-Degree Murder, Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, and Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding. All juveniles have been ordered to remain at the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center as prosecutors move to transfer their cases to adult court. Additional charges and a detention hearing for Dillard and Foy are expected soon. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Peoria Police Department at 309-673-4521.
“To individuals who want to steal cars, rob people, try to run them over, and wreak havoc on our streets, understand this, we will do everything in our power to remove you from those streets. Commit adult crimes, and you can have adult time,” State’s Attorney, Jodi M. Hoos
The Peoria Police Department praises State’s Attorney Jodi M. Hoos and her team for their rapid filing of felony charges following a series of violent incidents. These cases include an attempted vehicular assault near Peoria Central High School, a brutal attack and robbery in East Bluff, and a dangerous high-speed chase that endangered morning commuters. Authorities emphasize the importance of unity between law enforcement and prosecutors when violent crime threatens local neighborhoods and schools. Chief Eric Echevarria urges anyone with information to contact Peoria Police, reinforcing that reckless violence will face strong legal consequences.