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Final arrest made in shooting death of 13-year-old Ra’Niya Steward
ALTON, Ill. — A fifth and final suspect in the death of 13-year-old Ra'Niya Steward was arrested months after Steward was shot while standing on a porch in Alton, police announced Thursday. The Alton Police Department announced that Vito K. Crowder was taken into custody Thursday morning. Crowder was...
Several Charged With Stolen Vehicle Offenses
EDWARDSVILLE - The Metro East has seen a range of auto thefts in recent weeks, with stolen vehicle charges filed against several individuals from around the Riverbend region. Tiffany R. Shemwell, 37, listed as homeless out of Granite City, was charged with offenses related to motor vehicles (a Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of methamphetamine (a Class 3 felony). On Aug. 17, 2024, Shemwell was reportedly knowingly in possession of a stolen Chevrolet Avalanche, and was additionally found with less than five grams of methamphetamine in her possession.
Edwardsville 911 Hangup Leads to Warrant Arrest
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 hangup call in the 4300 block of Drda Lane, in unincorporated Edwardsville, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Article continues after sponsor message. Learn about our advertising opportunities!. Deputies arrived on the scene uncertain if an emergency...
Crash in Godfrey injures one
The operator of a motorcycle was seriously injured in a crash between a motorcycle and another vehicle in Godfrey Wednesday around 8:15pm. The incident took place along Godfrey Road at Stamper Lane forcing closure of the roadway for a short time. The motorcycle rider was first taken to Alton Memorial Hospital then later airlifted to St. Louis for additional treatment of life threatening injuries.
Man Ordered Detained Following Vehicular Invasion
GRANITE CITY – A man with a history of “brazenly dangerous” criminal acts has been ordered to remain in custody following a “vehicular invasion,” the latest in a series of offenses outlined in Madison County court documents. Steven L. Stratton, 42, of Madison, was charged...
Alton Police investigate gunfire near Haskell Park
The Alton Police Department is looking for information in a gunfire incident this (Thursday) morning just south of Haskell Park. The call came in just after 8am claiming gunshots in the area of Pearl Street and Liberty Street. Officers immediately arrived, secured the scene, determined no one was injured, and began looking for the suspect.
Otis Wilkes Jr Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) — An Edwardsville, Illinois man was sentenced to the IDOC during a recent August court appearance. Crawford County State’s Attorney, Cole Shaner, reports that on August 26th, Otis Wilkes Jr. was sentenced to six years in the IDOC on the Class 2 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine With the Intent to Deliver and four years on a Class 3 Felony charge of Failure to Report to a Penal Institution. The sentences will run consecutively. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the prosecution of this case.
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