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A Madison County woman was scammed out of $149k. Here’s how you can protect yourself
“In the same way we wake up and go to work in the morning, these scammers wake up to go do their jobs each morning, which is to steal money from people,” said an FBI agent.
One-Man 'Chain Gang' Seeks Further Action On Roadside Litter
WOOD RIVER - Rusty Wheat, known as the one-man “Chain Gain” working to keep Madison County roads clean, spoke to Wood River City Council members on Monday about the next phase of his fight to stop unregulated trash trucks from littering local highways. He explained then - as...
CyberTip Leads to Arrest and Rescue of Infant Victim
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido on Monday, July 1, 2024, released information about a case that occurred on Friday, June 28, 2024, when the Edwardsville Police Department received a NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) CyberTip via ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children). The tip was...
Sports, spice, and everything nice
Through ownership changes, renovations and tweaks to the menu this joint has remained a staple in this northwestern Madison County town since the 1980s. Some recent adjustments to the menu drew me in with some friends. Some goodies were removed, but there is still plenty to choose from. We were also there to watch some sports, which is always a major draw here.
Florissant woman charged in Edwardsville Best Buy robbery, vehicle theft
A north St. Louis County woman is facing federal charges after she was allegedly involved in a robbery at Best Buy in Edwardsville. Jakiava T. McCoy, 21, of Florissant, was charged by a federal grand jury with two counts of transportation of a stolen vehicle, one count of interference with commerce by robbery and one count of unlawful possession of a machine gun.
2 New York Men Charged With Money Laundering in Illinois After Traffic Stop Reveals $250,000 Hidden in Car Flooring
Two New York City men are facing money laundering charges following a traffic stop in Illinois that uncovered $250,000 hidden under their car's carpet. 2 New York City Men Charged With Money Laundering After Traffic Stop in Illinois. According to The Telegraph, the 37-year-old man from Brooklyn and the 40-year-old...
Staten Island Man Faces Money Laundering Charges In Madison County
EDWARDSVILLE - A man from Staten Island, N.Y., has been charged in connection with an interstate money laundering scheme, according to Madison County court documents filed on June 28, 2024. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in...
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