Champaign, IL – A 44-year-old Champaign man was taken into federal custody Friday after police executed a federal warrant tied to probation violations.
According to the Champaign Police Department, officers were notified on September 30, 2025, of a warrant for Benny Loveless. Patrol officers were advised that Loveless was believed to reside in the community. On October 3, 2025, an officer spotted Loveless in the 300 block of North Neil Street and detained him on the warrant.
Following the arrest, representatives with the United States Marshals Service arrived at the Champaign Police Department and formally took Loveless into federal custody.
Police also addressed misinformation circulating online that suggested the arrest involved Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to Champaign Police, the claims are not accurate and the department does not participate in civil immigration enforcement.
Officials emphasized that the department complies with all Illinois laws, including the Illinois TRUST Act, which bars local police from assisting federal authorities in immigration-related matters.
Loveless remains in federal custody as of Friday evening.
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