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Teen admits to beating of Kaylee Gain, released on court supervision
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The teenager seen assaulting a classmate in a video that garnered national attention earlier this year was placed under court-supervised probation, the teenager's lawyer said. Greg Smith, the lawyer for Maurnice Declue, said the case was "resolved" on June 20, resulting in Declue being...
Police & family of man murdered at White Castle plead with customers to come forward
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - First Alert 4 exclusively spoke to the family of Reginald Campbell after police say he was killed while sitting in his car. “That’s my only son and I’m going to miss him,” says his mother, Mary Campbell. The 43-year-old was...
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.
Fairview Heights Police Department Welcomes Three New Officers
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Fairview Heights Police Department welcomed three new officers to its ranks during a swearing-in ceremony held on Tuesday night, July 16, 2024, at City Hall. Jacob Marino, Tanner Sandifer, and Lauren Fischer took the oath of office in front of their families, friends, and colleagues.
Edwardsville, IL – Truck Accident w/Injuries on Rte 157 at Excel Dr
Edwardsville, IL (July 16, 2024) – According to troopers with the Illinois State Police who responded to the incident, a two-vehicle accident happened at about noon on Tuesday, July 16, on State Route 157 at Excel Drive in Edwardsville. Edwardsville Police and Fire responded to a traffic crash on...
Maryville PD responds to Maryville Pharmacy Burglary
MARYVILLE — The Maryville Police Department is investigating after responding to a burglary Monday morning at Maryville Pharmacy that authorities believe is connected to a string of commercial Metro East burglaries that occurred over the week. Maryville Police Chief Tony Manley said the Maryville Police Department responded to an...
St. Louis carjacking incident leads to eight-year sentence for Illinois man
A man involved in a carjacking incident in St. Louis has been sentenced to eight years in prison. U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White delivered the sentence on Wednesday to Brandon Best, of Cahokia, Illinois. On the evening of July 11, 2022, Best, along with at least two accomplices, traveled...
Cottage Hills Man Charged In Multiple Home Repair Fraud Cases
COTTAGE HILLS - A man from Cottage Hills has been charged with multiple counts of home repair fraud and theft by deception against two elderly victims in separate criminal cases dating back to 2022. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and...
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