Danville police arrest Wyoming man following Saturday homicide
Oct. 23—DANVILLE — A 22-year-old Danville man is dead after being stabbed early Saturday morning.
His name has not yet been released.
Deputy Police Chief Josh Webb said in a news release that 49-year-old Ipolito I. Rodriguez-Sanchez of Saratoga, Wyoming was identified as the suspect in this case and he was taken into custody on Oct. 21. Rodriguez-Sanchez is currently being held at the Danville Public Safety Building where he is awaiting his initial appearance in Vermilion County Court on a charge of first-degree murder.
Webb said around 2:03 a.m. on Oct. 21, Danville police responded to the 1500 block of East Fairchild Street in reference to a 911 call for assistance with an unknown problem.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a man had been stabbed and had left the area prior to the officers arrival. At approximately 2:10 a.m., officers were notified that a victim had arrived at the OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center Emergency Room for treatment. Officers made contact with the victim who was identified as a 22-year-old Danville man with stab wounds to his leg and chest.
During a follow-up investigation, it was learned that an altercation had taken place at a residence in the 1500 block of East Fairchild Street and during the altercation, the victim was stabbed. Later on Oct. 21 around 2 p.m., Danville police were notified that the victim had died as a result of his injuries.
The investigation into this incident continues and no other information was released.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to call Danville Police Department at (217) 431-2250 or Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS.
