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Prosecutor: DNA frees one suspect, nabs another in East St. Louis MetroLink rape

Dominic R. Hood, 20, of East St. Louis, was charged Friday with rape after a DNA test linked him to the attack on Jan. 29 shortly after a woman got off a MetroLink train in East St. Louis. Another man had been charged with the crime until DNA cleared him.

DNA cleared one man and pointed to another suspect in the rape and robbery of a woman near an East St. Louis MetroLink station.

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Fairview man charged with threatening girlfriend with gun

A Fairview Heights man has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend Monday.
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St. Louis woman admits role in $600M funeral scam

A St. Louis County woman has admitted her part in a Ponzi-like scam that prosecutors say bilked customers buying prearranged funerals out of $600 million.

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Metro-east man accused of stealing lawn care equipment from Walmart

A Wood River man with lawn care on his mind is accused of walking out of a Walmart with a lawnmower, weed trimmer and a pair of shoes without paying for any of the items.
COUNTY COURTHOUSE SCANDAL

Grand jury issues first indictments in courthouse drug scandal

The first federal indictments related to the arrest of a former St. Clair County judge were returned on Tuesday.
COUNTY COURTHOUSE SCANDAL

McGlynn appointed to judgeship formerly held by Cook

The Illinois Supreme Court and Justice Lloyd Karmeier on Wednesday announced the appointment of Stephen P. McGlynn to fill the vacancy left by St. Clair County Circuit Judge Mike Cook, who is in drug treatment following his arrest last month on heroin-possession charges.
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Daughter of deceased Caseyville chief accused of beating 63-year-old

Authorities have issued charges of aggravated battery and criminal trespass against the daughter of the former Caseyville police chief, who committed suicide on Thursday.
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Pass/fail? Illinois State Police test 17 businesses for alcohol sales to minors

Illinois State Police tested 17 businesses in Belleville, Caseyville and O'Fallon Thursday to see if they were selling alcohol to minors.
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Glen Carbon man guilty of possessing child porn

A Glen Carbon man pleaded guilty in federal district court Monday to charges of receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton.
COUNTY COURTHOUSE SCANDAL

Ex-judge Cook wants his drug trial delayed

Attorneys for Mike Cook have asked a federal judge to delay the July 15 proposed start of his trial on misdemeanor and felony charges to allow the former judge to continue his drug rehabilitation treatment.
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Patrols target car burglars in area around Splash City

A series of car break-ins has prompted more patrols of the Splash City parking lot and nearby businesses and a reminder to patrons to not leave valuables in view in their vehicles.