Crime
Crime
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CRIME
Fairview man charged with threatening girlfriend with gun
A Fairview Heights man has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend Monday.
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CRIME
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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CRIME
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.
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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.
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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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CRIME
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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CRIME
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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CRIME
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.
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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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CRIME
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.




