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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...



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...



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...



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...