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Federal and Local Police Execute East Alton Weapons Raid
EAST ALTON — A weapons-related search warrant was executed in the 100 block of Cardot Street in East Alton with assistance from federal marshals and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Thursday in East Alton, according to local police. Wood River and Alton Police also...
Police Looking For Four People After Park Vandalism
Surveillance photos captured four people vandalizing a Hillview park. There is 24-hour video surveillance at the Maryville Park and it caught the vandals in action. It happened on Tuesday between 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by Maryville Elementary School off Summers Drive. Two men and two women pushed porta-pot restrooms...
Edwardsville Firefighters Receive Critical Gear Upgrade
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Fire Department has deployed new 3M Scott SCBA air packs, replacing 33 aging units and masks. SCBA, or self-contained breathing apparatus, is crucial for protecting firefighters from smoke and toxic fumes in hazardous environments, such as fires, hazardous materials incidents, and confined space rescues. Article...
CPD to seek evaluation for department policies from ILEAP
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department will be expecting visitors from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program provided by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police to provide them with an assessment of their and overall performance, to include policies and operations. As part of the on-site assessment, members...
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