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St. Louis: Geraldine homicide

2:50 PM Sun, Aug 30, 2009 |


Just before 9:45 pm there was a homicide in the 5000 block of Geraldine in north city. The victim has been identified as 19 year old Demetrious Rhone. According to police the victim and another person were sitting outside when a red vehicle with tinted windows drove by and someone inside began firing shots. Rhone was struck once in the upper body and died at the scene. Police have no suspects and the investigation is ongoing. In an...



St. Louis: Federal case involving fire starter heats up

2:01 PM Tue, Aug 25, 2009 |

Jason D. Stahlman, 31, of Gerald, MO, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one felony count of arson. According to United States Attorney Michael W. Reap, on August 31, 2008, Stahlman set fire and destroyed the Leslie Depot Bar and Restaurant at 220 Main Street, Leslie, MO. If convicted, he faces a penalty range of five to 20 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000.

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St. Louis: Homicide suspect on the loose, police need your help

2:37 PM Mon, Aug 24, 2009 |

Police are asking for your help in locating D'Angelo D. Tate, a 26 year old black male who was arrested for a homicide in June, 2008. Warrants for 1st Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action were issued against Tate. Tate was released on bond in November, 2008. On August 18, 2009, his bond was revoked and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Tate's last known address was in the 3800 block of Cottage.

Anyone who has information on hi...



St. Louis: Multiple warrants issued in multiple shooting

2:20 PM Mon, Aug 24, 2009 |

The Circuit Attorney's Office issued warrants on August 22nd for 1st Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action against Antonio M. Nolan, a 31 year old black male. Nolan is in police custody and is being held without bond.

The victim, Samuel K. Ivory, 46, was shot multiple times while outside in the 2600 block of Rauschenbach. The incident appears to be related to an assault that occurred earlier in the evening between the victim and ano...



St. Louis County: Sex offenders following the rules, mostly

2:04 PM Mon, Aug 24, 2009 |

On July 2, 2009, St. Louis County Police Chief Timothy Fitch announced that the St. Louis County Sex Offender Registration and Enforcement Unit had achieved a 100 percent compliance rate for the first time since its inception in 1995.

Of the 599 registered sex offenders, all were found compliant. Recent legislation has increased the number of individuals who have to register in St. Louis County to 756.

Only two of 756 have...



Belleville: Police nab suspects on weapons, assult and scam charges

1:46 PM Mon, Aug 24, 2009 |

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On August 19th, Belleville police arrested Jarmaine D. Jones, 19, of East St. Louis, on one count of possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Both are felonies. Jones...



St. Louis: Shooting Wabada

4:08 PM Sun, Aug 23, 2009 |


At 8:30pm Saturday police responded to shooting in the 5900 block of Wabada. Upon arrival police found a 23 year old female shot in the thigh. According to the victim she was standing on the street when a heavy set black male walking on the sidewalk got into an argument with people in a vehicle. As the argument continued the male suspect pulled a gun out, opened fire and struck the victim. Both the suspect and vehicle fled. Police ...



Caseyville: Hotel robbery

3:06 PM Sun, Aug 23, 2009 |


Caseyville police are investigating a robbery that took place at the Econo Lodge Hotel just before 9 am this morning. Authorities say two men robbed a female acquaintance in a hotel room. According to the victim the two suspects threatened her at gunpoint, took her money and then fled. The suspects were taken into custody on the campus of SIU-E and are being held on unrelated charges while authorities conclude their investigation. >> Continue reading: Caseyville: Hotel robbery



Brooklyn: Nightclub shooting

12:59 PM Sun, Aug 23, 2009 |

Brooklyn Police and Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting of Amos Blanchard, age 35, of St. Louis, Missouri. At approximately 3:27 a.m. on August 23, 2009, Blanchard was shot inside the Pink Slip Nightclub after a verbal altercation. Blanchard was transported to an area hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds. His injuries are thought to be non-life threatening. A 22 year-old male suspect is being questioned for the shooting. ...



St. Louis: Drive-by shootings

10:56 AM Sat, Aug 22, 2009 |

Police are investigating a shooting in the 4100 block of Oregon. The incident took place at around 10:30 pm Friday. The victim is a 21 year old male who was standing outside talking to friends when a black four-door vehicle drove by and began firing shots. The victim was struck once in the chest and is listed in stable condition at an area hospital. Police are Investigating. At this time there are no suspects in custody.

In a separ...



Park Hills: Man indicted on federal child porn charges

12:14 PM Thu, Aug 20, 2009 |

Press Release
St. Louis, MO: Charles W. Fisher, Jr. was indicted on federal child pornography charges, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.
Fisher, 53, Park Hills, MO, was indicted by a federal grand jury August 13, on one felony count of receipt of child pornography and one felony count of possession of child pornography. He was arrested on Monday, and appeared in federal court earlier today. The...



Hillsboro: Fire victim opens fire on motorist that stopped to help

2:19 PM Tue, Aug 18, 2009 |

(KMOV) -- A deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department was called to a residence along Highway BB near Hillsboro Sunday morning after a resident reported that someone had torched his Jeep.

According to the deputy's report, the victim reported that his Jeep had been set on fire around 5 a.m., destroying the vehicle and damaging the vinyl siding on his home. The victim told investigators that he has been feuding with a local ...



Lake St. Louis: Arsonist tries to torch power substation

1:58 PM Tue, Aug 18, 2009 |

News release from the Lake St. Louis Police Department


Lake Saint Louis Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating an attempted arson at the Cuivre River Electric Company power substation located in the Woodlands Marina off of Deloire Drive.

An unknown person or persons entered the secured area around the July 4th holiday weekend and apparently attempted to cause sever...



South County: Bank robbery

12:39 PM Mon, Aug 17, 2009 |

(KMOV) -- Police are investigating a bank robbery in south St. Louis County.

It happened just after 10:00 a.m. at the Commerce Bank in the 10,100 block of Gravois.

Authorities say that a man walked into the bank and handed the teller a note stating that he had a weapon.

Police have not said how much money the suspect was able to get away with.

No additional information about the suspect is being released at this...



Jefferson County: Double check your $100 bills

12:13 PM Mon, Aug 17, 2009 |

News release from the Jefferson County Sheriff's office

Sheriff Oliver "Glenn" Boyer would like to warn local businesses in Jefferson County to be on the lookout for counterfeit $100 bills that are being passed. There have been several $100 counterfeit bills that have been passed in northern Jefferson County at local businesses.

These bills are actually $5 bills that have been washed and made to look like $100 bills. ...



St. Charles: Wanted, owners of stolen lawn equipment

12:11 PM Mon, Aug 17, 2009 |

News release from St. Charles Police

The St. Charles Police Department recovered several pieces of lawn equipment valued at over $10,000.00. This equipment includes trimmers, blowers, chain saws, air compressors, generators, and other tools. The equipment was recovered during an investigation regarding these types of thefts. One suspect was charged in connection with the thefts and admitted to stealing all of the items in S...



St. Louis: Homicide 7800 block of Broadway

3:45 PM Sat, Aug 15, 2009 |


At 2:30 am city police responded to a shooting in front of the Motorcycle Club in the 7800 of North Broadway. Upon arrival police discovered a 35 year old male shot in the face and abdomen, a 31 year old black male shot in the back and a 56 year old black male shot in the leg. All were transported to area hospitals were the 35 year old died a short time later. The conditions of the two surviving victims are unknown. Police continue ...



St. Louis: CEO indicted on multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme

12:05 PM Fri, Aug 14, 2009 |

Press Release

St. Louis, MO: Aaron Duncan, the former CEO and owner of The Duncan Group, was indicted on multiple charges involving a multi-million dollar investment scheme, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.
The indictment alleges that Aaron Duncan and The Duncan Group took in millions in investor money, purchased only a small number of properties, and caused investors to lose more than $2,50...



St. Louis: Corrections officer pleads guilty to federal drug distribution charges

12:03 PM Fri, Aug 14, 2009 |

Press Release

St. Louis, MO: Peggy ONeal pleaded guilty to charges involving the attempted distribution of heroin to inmates at the St. Louis City Justice Center, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.
ONeal, and co-defendants James Lamont Moore and Marilyn Brown were all corrections officers employed by the City of St. Louis at the City Justice Center. Between January and March 2009, on several ...



Farmington: Charges sought after horses die in transit

3:02 PM Wed, Aug 12, 2009 |

FARMINGTON, Mo. (AP) -- Animal abuse charges are sought against an eastern Missouri man after three horses died from injuries sustained while being hauled in a trailer.

The horses were among six hauled Saturday to Farmington Livestock Barn, where they were to be sold. Authorities say four stallions and two mares were untied and together in the trailer.

A Humane Society of Missouri official says the horses fought inside...



Jefferson County: Suspects face federal meth charges

2:54 PM Wed, Aug 12, 2009 |

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

St. Louis, MO: Phillip G. Blankenship was sentenced on federal methamphetamine charges, and Rachel Amratiel pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a grenade, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

In two separate unrelated cases:

Phillip G. Blankenship, 34, High Ridge, MO, was sentenced to 95 months in prison. He pleaded guilty May 26, to on...



Hardin: Man pleads guilty to killing bald eagle

2:50 PM Wed, Aug 12, 2009 |

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

A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced

Today that on August 12, 2009, Jerry M. Kronable, 26, of Hardin, Illinois, entered a
Guilty plea in federal court in East St. Louis, Illinois, to an information charging him with violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

On or about January 17, 2009, in Calhoun Co...



East St. Louis: Restaurant owner pleads guilty to tax charges

2:10 PM Wed, Aug 12, 2009 |

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

St. Louis, MO: The owner of an East St. Louis restaurant has pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.

According to court documents, Chen Hing Yeung filed false tax returns for 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Yeung under reported the income he received from the operation of Young's Chop Suey Restaurant, located at...



Pacific Mo: Man indicted for possession of child pornography

1:47 PM Tue, Aug 11, 2009 |

Press Release:

St. Louis, MO: James Orick was indicted on multiple counts of possession of child pornography, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.
Orick, 19, Pacific, MO, was indicted by a federal grand jury July 30, on seven felony counts of possession of child pornography. The indictment alleges that he possessed images containing children under the age of eighteen engaged in sexually explicit...



St. Louis: 4 people facing federal child porn charges

9:43 AM Tue, Aug 11, 2009 |

St. Louis, MO: Four area men have entered guilty pleas to charges involving child pornography, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.
Tuesday:
Steven McConaghy, 24, Florissant, MO, plead guilty to one felony count of possession of child pornography. On June 19, 2008, McConaghy was in possession of child pornography on his computer. Sentencing has been set for November 3, 2009.
Craig Meredith, 52, Flo...



St. Louis: Former detective pleads guilty to federal fraud charges

12:28 PM Mon, Aug 10, 2009 |

St. Louis, MO: Kevin Shade has pleaded guilty to mail fraud in connection with falsifying inspections for S & H Parking Systems, Acting United States Attorney Michael W. Reap announced today.
According to the facts filed with the court, between October 2004 and August 2008, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Detective Kevin Shade passed vehicles for inspection despite obvious flaws, and then signed Vehicle Examination Certificates falsely sta...



Webster Groves: Bank robbery

12:21 PM Mon, Aug 10, 2009 |

(KMOV) -- Police are investigating a bank robbery in Webster Groves.

It happened around 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the Commerce Bank near Laclede Station Road.

Details surrounding the robbery have not been released.

Police have not said how much money, if any, the suspect got away with.

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St. Louis: Young man gunned down in drive-by shooting

1:57 PM Fri, Aug 07, 2009 |

St. Louis (KMOV) -- The search is on for suspects after a drive-by shooting in north St. Louis.

Police say the attack happened around 9 p.m. Thursday in the 5000 block of Minerva.

Investigators say Armanti Bonner, 20, was standing along the street when a vehicle pulled up and shots rang out. Police are not releasing the extent of Booner's injuries or his condition.

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Hannibal: Two residents nabbed in bi-state counterfeit case

1:29 PM Fri, Aug 07, 2009 |

HANNIBAL, Mo. (AP) -- Hannibal police have arrested two people who allegedly committed fraud and forgery in several Missouri and Illinois cities.

Police arrested 31-year-old Bobby R. Waters and 27-year-old Sabrina R. Parks, both of Hannibal, were arrested Thursday.

During the arrest, officers recovered what are believed to be fraudulent checks, counterfeit currency and computer parts items used to create fraudulent doc...



Wood River, IL: Developer ordered imprisoned for tax evasion

8:59 AM Mon, Aug 03, 2009 |

(AP) -- A southwestern Illinois developer has been sentenced to a year and three months in federal prison and ordered to pay $3.6 million in restitution for evading federal taxes.
Fifty-five-year-old Ricki Lee Jones of Wood River also was fined more than $114,000.
Jones pleaded guilty in January to a federal tax-evasion charge. He admitted he understated his income by $3.5 million and the tax he owed by $1.2 million in 2003, ...



St. Louis city: Suspicious child death

1:09 PM Sun, Aug 02, 2009 |


Police were called to a local hospital just before noon Saturday for the death of a two year old boy. The child has been identified as two year old Malik Duff of the 1100 block of East Linton in north city. Police have been conducting interviews with different people but are waiting for an autopsy to be performed to determine a cause. Investigators are ruling the death as suspicious at this time.

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Farmington: Five dead in accident

10:57 AM Sun, Aug 02, 2009 |

Five people were killed last night in a head-on collision on route 00 near Farmington, Mo. A Pontiac GTO driven by Walter Barker of Farmington was traveling northbound when it crossed the center line and struck a southbound Cadillac driven by Yvonne Fulton, also of Farmington. Barker, age 57, and his wife Bessie, age 59 along with another passenger Norma Holloway, age 60, of Arnold, all died at the scene. Fulton's husband Gregory Fulton, ag...