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Kirksville: Guilty plea from suspect in Missouri Ponzi scheme

2:11 PM Tue, Jun 30, 2009 |

News release from the U.S. Attorney's office

Neal A. Jackson pleaded guilty to defrauding 26 investors out of more than $844,000, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

According to court documents, Jackson started an investment brokerage business called The Money Tree (TMT), located at 705 North Green Kirksville, Mo. Additionally, Jackson started a company called Gestalt Group, LTD, (GG), whic...



New Madrid: Prison time for drug runner who killed partner, dumped body in creek

1:47 PM Tue, Jun 30, 2009 |

News release from the U.S. Attorney's office


Michael D. Meador was sentenced late Monday to 20 years in prison and two life sentences on drug and weapons charges involving a 2006 murder, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

According to testimony presented at the trial of Meador, in early 2006, Meador, Dennis Dinwiddie, and Sergio Burgos Gonzales were involved in a conspiracy to distribute marij...



St. Louis: Homicide 1500 block of Arlington

3:11 PM Sun, Jun 28, 2009 |


A 16 year old male was shot to death last night in the 1500 block of Arlington in north city. Police say the victim was at a residence when a subject began firing shots from behind a nearby building. The victim was hit multiple times with one of the bullets piercing his chest. Witnesses told police they could not a get a good description of the suspect because the building was blocking their view. Police are not releasing the name p...



St. Louis County: Sobriety checkpoint alert

11:24 AM Wed, Jun 24, 2009 |

News release from the Missouri Highway Patrol

Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, St. Louis, announces that a sobriety checkpoint will be held in St. Louis County sometime in the month of July 2009. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in cooperation with other area law enforcement agencies will conduct the checkpoint.

Sobriety checkpoints are a part of the Patrol's efforts to remove intoxicated dri...



Mt. Vernon: Sikeston man sentenced for trafficking in crack cocaine

1:06 PM Mon, Jun 22, 2009 |

News release from the U.S. attorney's office

MT. VERNON MAN SENTENCED
FOR TRAFFICKING IN CRACK COCAINE
A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced
today that on June 19, 2009, MARVELOUS C. BURNETT, age 29, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was
sentenced to 188 months imprisonment, four years supervised release and $750 in fines by the
United States District Cour...



Fort Leonard Wood: Trial date change for soldier in killing

11:48 AM Mon, Jun 22, 2009 |

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (AP) -- The trial for a Fort Leonard Wood soldier accused of killing another soldier's wife has been moved back for a second time.

Spc. Jermaine Johnson was originally to face a court martial trial in May. The trial date was moved back to June 29. Now, the trial is set for Aug. 27 at the mid-Missouri Army base.

Johnson is charged with murder, sodomy, assault, adultery, kidnapping and obstructing ...



Fayette: Inmate escapes from jail

11:47 AM Mon, Jun 22, 2009 |

FAYETTE, Mo. (AP) -- Roadblocks were up around Fayette after an imnate escaped from the Howard County jail.

Sheriff Charlie Polson says 31-year-old Curtis Jones of New Franklin escaped during a shift change shortly after midnight Monday. Polson said Jones apparently jammed the lock on his cell door and then walked out.

Polson says Jones was last seen riding a bicycle near a Fayette grocery store. He's a white male, bal...



House Springs: Man indicted on meth, weapons charges

9:05 AM Fri, Jun 19, 2009 |

News Release

St. Louis, MO: Phillip Pinckard was indicted on multiple methamphetamine and weapons charges, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.
Pinckard, 43 House Springs, MO, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one felony count of conspiracy to possess pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine, one felony count of conspiracy to manufacture in excess of 50 grams of methamphe...



Potosi: Woman to be tried in death of toddler

10:51 AM Thu, Jun 18, 2009 |

POTOSI, Mo. (AP) -- A 22-year-old eastern Missouri woman will go to trial on charges related to the death of her 17-month-old daughter.
A judge ruled Tuesday that the case against Jaimee Kelly Scott of rural Bismarck could move forward. Arraignment will be July 20. She is charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
The child's father, 21-year-old Ricardo Medina, is charged with abuse of a child resulting in death. >> Continue reading: Potosi: Woman to be tried in death of toddler



Lake St. Louis: Police cracking down on illegal fireworks

9:28 PM Wed, Jun 17, 2009 |

News release from the Lake St. Louis Police Department

The Lake Saint Louis Police Department reminds residents that except for authorized professional pyrotechnics displays conducted under the supervision of the police and fire departments, fireworks are prohibited within the city limits. For the third consecutive year, the agency will be paying increased attention to violators.

"Every year people are injured and pr...



Maryland Heights: Doctor gets prison time on obstruction charges

4:22 PM Wed, Jun 17, 2009 |

News release from the US Attorney's office

St. Louis, MO: Dr. Bic Chau Stafford was sentenced to five months in prison and five months of home confinement for obstructing a federal audit when providing the Medicare program with a false backdated treatment record, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

Dr. Stafford was also ordered pay a $25,000 fine.

Dr. Stafford billed Medicare for nume...



Town and Country: Guilty plea on counterfeit check charges

1:45 PM Wed, Jun 17, 2009 |

News release from the US Attorney's office

St. Louis, MO: John F. Gehm, III, pleaded guilty to counterfeit check charges for activities committed while awaiting sentencing for his embezzlement of $104,000 from a publisher of church bulletins, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

According to the facts filed with the court, in May 2008, Gehm got a job with Invision LLC, which is engaged in th...



St. Peters: Suspected credit card bandit busted

1:27 PM Wed, Jun 17, 2009 |

News release from St. Peters Police


Suspect arrested from surveillance photo

St. Peters, 06/17/09: St. Peters Police Department arrested subject in surveillance pictures that were released on 06/16/09. An anonymous tipster contacted our department after seeing surveillance photos on a local media website and identified the male subject as:

>> Continue reading: St. Peters: Suspected credit card bandit busted



Dittmer: Man gets 15 years in prison for having a gun

1:24 PM Wed, Jun 17, 2009 |

News release from the US Attorney's office

St. Louis, MO: Phillip Carrier was sentenced to 15 years in prison on federal firearms charges, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

Carrier, 41, Dittmer, MO, pleaded guilty January 23, 2009, to one felony count of being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He was in possession of the firearm on June 30, 2008, in Jefferson County...



Edwardsville: Quick thinking mom leads robbery suspect to police

10:53 AM Tue, Jun 16, 2009 |

News release from the Madison County Sheriff's Department

The following individual was charged today in Madison County Circuit Court with felony charges of ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY and OFFENSES RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES:

CARLEOUS DARRELL CLAY JR.
MALE
AGE: 26
15022 PORT SHELDON
WEST OLIVE, MICHIGAN

The Sheriff's Office received a 911 emergency telephone call on June 15, 2009 at 6:26 p.m....



University of Illinois: Thefts at Native American Student building

8:13 PM Mon, Jun 15, 2009 |

Two pieces of artwork were stolen from outside the Native American Studies building, 1206 W. Nevada St., early Saturday morning, according to University police reports.

The artworks resemble metal signs and were stolen between 2:13 a.m. and 2:28 a.m. Saturday morning, according to video evidence. Images of the suspect can be viewed at the Department of Public Safety's Web site.

To read the rest of the Daily Illini article, University of Illinois: Thefts at Native American Student building



Hartford: Troopers write 48 citations in weekend sting

2:50 PM Mon, Jun 15, 2009 |

Illinois State Police news release


On June 13, 2009 troopers conducted a roadside safety check on Illinois Route 3 at New Poag Road in Hartford, Illinois.

The results of the detail included a total of 48 citations and written
warnings issued. Included in those citations were four driving under the influence arrests, seven open alcohol violations, six occupant restraint violations, one arrest for assault ...



East St. Louis: Homicide Crown Food Mart

4:38 PM Sun, Jun 14, 2009 |

The East St. Louis and Illinois State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred shortly after 1:30 am at the Crown Food Mart in East St. Louis. An 18 year old male was pumping gas when a silver Dodge Charger pulled along side the victim and fired several shots. Bystanders loaded the victim into a vehicle and drove the him to Kenneth Hall hospital where he died. Right now police are not releasing the victim's name. Anyone with infor...



St. Louis: Suspicious death Carondelet Lake

10:28 AM Sun, Jun 14, 2009 |


Police and city emergency crews were called to Carondelet Lake just after 9:30 pm last night for a man in the water. Witnesses say the man went to the middle of the lake and then disappeared. After a 10 minute search the victim was located and transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. The victim is a 47 year old white male. His name is not being released at this time. Police are investigating this as a suspiciou...



St. Louis: Four people shot

10:07 AM Sun, Jun 14, 2009 |


Shortly before 11:00 pm police responded to an incident in the 5900 block of Bartmer in north St. Louis. Upon arrival police discovered four people shot in a drive by shooting. None of the victims sustained life threatening injuries. At this time there are no suspects in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

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Metro East: 1,900 motorists cited in state police crack down

1:13 PM Fri, Jun 12, 2009 |

Illinois State Police news release

On January 24, 2009, the Illinois State Police began focused enforcement efforts on the Martin Luther King and McKinley bridges in response to a joint effort by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police to reduce crashes on those bridges.

The following is the Year to Date totals for both the McKinley and Martin
Luther King Bridges:

total ci...



St. Louis: Doctor indicted on fraud charges

11:24 AM Fri, Jun 12, 2009 |

News Release

Dr. David Quang Pham, DPM, was indicted on multiple fraud charges in connection with false billing to Medicare and Medicaid, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.
According to the indictment, Dr. Pham submitted false claims and medical records to Medicare and Missouri HealthNet (Medicaid) for services that he provided from 2002 through 2008. Dr. Pham, DPM, is a licensed doctor of pod...



St. Peters: Bank robbery

11:23 AM Fri, Jun 12, 2009 |

Police News Release

The St. Peters Police Department is investigating a bank robbery, which occurred on Thursday 06/11/09 at 2:33 PM at the Bank of America, 4189 Veterans Memorial Parkway. The suspects ran into the bank, displaying guns to bank employees and customers and demanded money from the bank tellers.
Suspect #1 is described as:
B/M 58-510 180-200 lbs
Medium Build, Dark Complexion
Wearing Black/...



St. Francois County: Illegal possession of machine guns

11:22 AM Fri, Jun 12, 2009 |

Guy Allen was convicted of the illegal possession of machine guns in St. Francois County, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap and St. Francois County Sheriff Daniel R. Bullock announced today.
Guy Allen, 42, of the St. Louis area, formerly of Bonne Terre, MO, was convicted late Thursday of one felony count of possession of a machine gun, involving his possession of two machine guns on February 14, 2008, in St. Francois County. ...



Kirkwood: Former mortgage exec ordered to pay $24 million

3:36 PM Thu, Jun 11, 2009 |

St. Louis, MO: Mark Turkcan was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for the misapplication of $35 million connected with his position at First Bank Mortgage, Acting United States Michael W. Reap announced today. Additionally, he was ordered to pay restitution of $24,628,221.

According to court documents, the misapplication began as early as 1987 when Turkcan was employed by Sheahan Financial, which, along with Clayton Savings ...



Florissant: Guilty plea from man who scammed bank for home loan

3:33 PM Thu, Jun 11, 2009 |

News release from the US Attorney's office

St. Louis, MO: Shawn Cannon has pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges involving his purchase of a residence, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

According to court documents, Cannon knew he would be unable to qualify for a loan to purchase a home using his true identity. So, between August and October 2005 Cannon used fraudulent information, incl...



Creve Coeur: Father and son real estate developers busted

3:31 PM Thu, Jun 11, 2009 |

News release from the US Attorney's office

St. Louis, MO: A father and son were indicted on multiple charges involving a broad-ranging bank fraud and money laundering scheme that covered nearly three years, affected five local banks and involved commercial loans of nearly five million dollars, Acting United States Attorney Jeffrey B. Jensen announced today.

According to the indictment, the Rickerts were in the real est...



Fenton: Bank robber captured

1:43 PM Thu, Jun 11, 2009 |

St. Louis County Police news release


On Thursday, June 11, 2009, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Dereck D. Onkle, 25 years of age, of the 4600 block of Dahlia in St. Louis, with Robbery First Degree. Onkle is currently being held on $100,000 bond. A photo of Onkle is attached and can be viewed online.


On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, St. Louis County Police responded to a bank robbe...



Belleville, IL: Armed Robbery

10:55 AM Thu, Jun 11, 2009 |

Police responded to an Armed Robbery at the Circle K store at 3801 North Belt West Thursday morning at 12:57.

The suspect entered the store, pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money. The clerk followed orders and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 40's or 50's, 150-160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green hooded sweatshirt and black jacket, baggy pa...



Ste. Genevieve: Guilty plea by illegal alien

4:16 PM Wed, Jun 10, 2009 |

News release from the US Attorney's office

St. Louis, MO: Cesar Anaya-Luna pleaded guilty to federal immigration charges, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

Anaya-Luna was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol for a traffic violation near Ste. Genevieve, MO, on March 6, 2009.

Anaya-Luna, 40, an illegal alien from Mexico, pleaded guilty to re-entering the United States after b...



Fenton: Security camera gets great shot of bank robbery suspect

4:10 PM Wed, Jun 10, 2009 |

St. Louis County Police news release

On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at approximately 1:50PM, a white male suspect entered the U.S. Bank at 700 Gravois in Fenton, handed the bank teller a note implying that he had a weapon, and left the bank with an undisclosed sum of money.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5'8" to 5'9", thin build, with short brown hair and facial hair. He was wearing a tan baseball cap backw...



Belleville: Four suspects busted in robbery spree

1:07 PM Tue, Jun 09, 2009 |

Belleville Police news release

Armed Robbery arrests made; the Belleville Police Department has investigated two Armed Robbery, and one Robbery reports which were made on May 30th & 31st, and June 5, 2009.


The May 30 Armed Robbery was reported at approximately 12:57am. The victim advised that he had been walking in the 1000 block of East B St when he was approached by a female who asked for directions to Chic...



Truxton, MO: Prison possible for suspect on weapons charges

4:00 PM Mon, Jun 08, 2009 |

News release from the U. S. Attorney's office

St. Louis, MO: Wade Jeffrey Stevens was indicted on charges of illegal possession of a firearm, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap and Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney John Richards announced today.

Stevens, 45, Truxton, MO, was indicted by a federal grand jury May 14, 2009, on one felony count of being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm. ...



U of I: Armed robberies on campus

2:17 PM Mon, Jun 08, 2009 |

University of Illinois Police and the Urbana Police Department are investigating further into two separate armed robberies that occurred over the weekend.

The University police department is looking into an incident that happened Saturday at 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Dorner Drive.

...



St. Louis: Shooting North Grand and Page

3:35 PM Sun, Jun 07, 2009 |

City police are reporting a shooting at North Grand and Page in north St. Louis city. Police say a man was shot while sitting in a vehicle. The victim's injuries are critical. Police have no suspect or a motive. The investigation is ongoing.

...



Millstadt: Death investigation

3:39 PM Sat, Jun 06, 2009 |

Millstadt Police are currently investigating a death at an apartment building located at West Mill and North Main streets. At this time police are not disclosing how the person died. Authorities are expected to provide more information later in the day.

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St. Louis: Bank robbery

3:00 PM Sat, Jun 06, 2009 |

Shortly before 10 am this morning city police were called to Royal Banks of Missouri located at 3534 Watson road for a bank robbery. Police say a man handed a note to a teller that indicated he had a gun. The teller gave him an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect fled. A person fitting the suspect's description was located in the 2300 block of Hampton a short time later. Authorities now have that person in custody. The suspect is a...



St. Louis: "Boonie Hat Bandit" pleads guilty on bank robbery charges

2:50 PM Fri, Jun 05, 2009 |

News Release from the US Attorney's office

St. Louis, MO: Donald Giammanco also referred to as the "Boonie Hat Bandit," pleaded guilty to the robberies of 12 St. Louis area banks, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

f6dda230-dd34-4ae2-8c57-cd02a31e8868-small.jpg >> Continue reading: St. Louis: "Boonie Hat Bandit" pleads guilty on bank robbery charges



Carlyle: Robbery suspect caught on tape

12:18 PM Fri, Jun 05, 2009 |

On 06-04-09 at approximately 0140 hrs the Carlyle Police Department responded to an armed robbery at CC Food Mart on route 127.
perp2.jpg
According to police the suspect came to the CC Mart in a red colored possibly a Chr...



Belleville: Man sentenced on child porn charges

12:12 PM Fri, Jun 05, 2009 |

Police News Release
A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced
today that on June 4, 2009, THOMAS S. WOJCIK, age 43, of Belleville, Illinois, was sentenced in
United States District Court to 66 months imprisonment for Possession of Child Pornography, which
contained visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. In addition to the 66 month
s...



Gallatin County: Sheriff jailed on drug charges, keeps job

2:21 PM Wed, Jun 03, 2009 |

BENTON, Ill. (AP) -- A newly indicted southern Illinois sheriff accused of selling pot, often while in uniform, is keeping his job even as he remains jailed on federal drug and weapons charges.

Gallatin County Sheriff Raymond Martin has been in custody without bond since his arrest last month.

Federal grand jurors indicted him yesterday on three counts of marijuana distribution and two counts of carrying a firearm -- h...



Springfield: Murdered mother's body left in shape of cross, son arrested

2:20 PM Wed, Jun 03, 2009 |

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- A southwest Missouri man is charged with second-degree murder in the death of his mother.

Police say the body of 54-year-old Judith Roth was found Tuesday in a bedroom in her Springfield home. They say her arms were spread out as if on a cross, with religious items scattered about the home and duct tape crosses outside. They also say the word "DEATH" was written on the underside of Roth's right arm.

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Lake St. Louis: Donation scam

12:32 PM Wed, Jun 03, 2009 |

Police news release
The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is investigating an apparent scam involving young people soliciting donations for athletic teams, selling books and magazines, or offering to do household chores at a later date in exchange for a donation. Attempts to contact the company by telephone have been unsuccessful. It is also likely that the solicitors are back-dating the receipts they issue to prevent consumers...



Metro East: Investigators crack down on businesses selling liquor to minors

10:58 AM Tue, Jun 02, 2009 |

News release from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission

Liquor Control Commission Monthly Discipline Report

SPRINGFIELD - In May 2009, the Illinois Liquor
Control Commission (ILCC) conducted compliance checks
in three communities and visited 55 businesses
licensed to sell liquor. They cited ...



St. Charles: Body Found in River

7:57 AM Tue, Jun 02, 2009 |

St. Charles police are confirming they have found a body in the Missouri River. The unidentified body was discovered this morning near the Blanchette bridge.

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Metro East: State police to set up check points

4:15 AM Tue, Jun 02, 2009 |

Heads up if you are driving on the east side in the month of June.

The Illinois State Police tell News 4 that they will be manning a series of check points in St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, Bond, and Clinton counties over the next few weeks.

A check point in Granite City resulted in three arrests, recovery of a stolen vehicle and 44 citations for everything from drinking and driving to failure to wear a seatbelt.

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Phelps County: Equipment stolen from rural property

5:49 PM Mon, Jun 01, 2009 |

Phelps County News Release


The Phelps County Sheriff's Department is seeking your assistance in locating property stolen for a rural Phelps County address.


On May 25, 2009 a burglary and stealing was reported on State Route F near County Road 3550. Unknown suspects entered the property a took a number of items including a Red 2008 Doolittle Dump Trailer bearing Missouri Trailer License EPA388. They als...



Rolla: Suspect busted in early morning knife attack

2:44 PM Mon, Jun 01, 2009 |

News release from Rolla Police

On 06/01/08 at approximately 4:58 A.M., the Rolla Police Department received a 911 call from a resident in the 1900 block of Farrar Drive reporting a possible stabbing.
lacy.jpg >> Continue reading: Rolla: Suspect busted in early morning knife attack



St. Charles: Police Seek Hit and Run Driver

2:18 PM Mon, Jun 01, 2009 |

St. Charles Police news release

(St. Charles, Missouri Monday, June 1, 2009)


The St. Charles Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who drove a vehicle into the electric entrance gate to the Carrolton Subdivision in St. Charles and left the scene. Security cam...



Granite City: Three arrested at state police check point

2:12 PM Mon, Jun 01, 2009 |

Illinois State Police news release

Troopers conducted a roadside safety check on Illinois Route 3 and WestChain of Rocks Road, Granite City, Illinois.

The results of the detail included a total of 44 citations and written warnings issued. Included in those citations were three driving under the influence arrests, 19 possession/transportation of open alcohol violations, eight occupant restraint violations, and one sto...