Third Suspect Arrested in Redding Murder

A third suspect in the Allen Redding murder was arrested Thursday in Arkansas.

Champaign Police report that Micah J. Hopkins, 30, of Champaign, was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in Blytheville, Arkansas. U.S Marshals were assisted by Blytheville Police in making the arrested. Blytheville Police also picked up two people for questioning.

Police have already arrested Devon Craig, who is charged with Redding's murder, and his brother Paul Craig, who faces charges including unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated intimidation of a witness. Markeeta McFarland was arrested earlier this week on the intimidation charge. All three are from Champaign.

Champaign Police Lieutenant Robert Rea said in a new release that investigators are making progress in the case, with helps from other law enforcement agencies and tips from the public. "However, we still need the public's help", said Rea.

Anyone with information on the Redding murder is asked to contact Champaign Police at (217) 351-4545. Information can be sent anonymously to Champaign County Crime Stoppers at (217) 373-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.373tips.com, or by texting keyword "CCTIP" plus the information to 274637 (CRIMES).