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Elderly couple die, man rescued in flash flooding
An elderly couple died in the flash flooding on Tuesday and a 70-year-old man was rescued on top of his car in the flood waters just outside Elsah. The deceased man and woman were married from Alton and both 88-years-old, while the other man was shaken up but not otherwise injured. Their names are not being shared publicly at this time pending notification of family.
Drug bust in Alton linked to EA investigation
Charges have been filed in an Alton drug bust that originated in neighboring East Alton. ATF agents joined officers from Alton, East Alton, and Wood River in executing the drug-related search warrant at a home in the 3,200 block of Duco Street in the Milton neighborhood around 4pm on Tuesday.
Teen admits to Hazelwood East beating, is home with parents under court supervision
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — The 15-year-old girl charged with beating another girl near Hazelwood East High School this year has admitted to the assault and is now home with her parents. Juvenile court officials on June 20 downgraded Maurnice DeClue‘s charge from first-degree assault to second-degree assault, her lawyer...
Alton Police Department Searching for Missing Man
ALTON - The Alton Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Sign in to hide this notification. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox. Howard L. Williamson, 54 years old, was reported missing on July 2, 2024. Williamson...
Florissant man sentenced to 14 years for fentanyl trafficking
A Florissant, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for providing more than 34 kilograms of fentanyl to a large-scale drug trafficking organization in southwest Missouri. Sheron L. Loggins, also known as “Bane,” 50, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark to 14 years in federal prison without parole.
Jerseyville Man Sentenced to Decade In Prison For Pittsfield Pursuit in December
A Jerseyville man arrested on a slough of charges for a traffic stop in Pittsfield in December will now spend a decade in prison. 50-year old Dennis R. Kraushaar pleaded guilty to Class X felony methamphetamine delivery between 15-100 grams, possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated fleeing of police, and driving on a suspended license in Pike County Circuit Court yesterday.
Madison Co. Sheriff Searching For Missing Godfrey Teen
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a missing teenage girl. 17-year old Ann Geisler went missing on Saturday night from the Godfrey area and has not been seen or heard from since. Geisler is a white female who stands 5 feet 3 inches tall, she has...
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