Springfield, IL (AP) — The Illinois Sheriffs Association says some violent felons who had faced deportation are instead being released into local communities after their prison terms end as a result of a policy change by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration. The sheriffs said Tuesday they object to ending the Department of Corrections’ practice of allowing…
Maryland Heights, MO (KTRS) It appears that a workplace dispute may have led to the fatal shooting at the Maryland Heights Community Center Monday night. According to the investigation, the 30-year-old suspect, who worked for the city as a part-time janitor, became upset when he was sent home. That’s when he allegedly shot and killed an…
Maryland Heights, Mo.(KTRS) We’re learning more about the fatal shooting inside of the Maryland Heights Community Center last night. Police Chief Bill Carson provided an update during a morning news conference. Carson said the 30-year-old suspect worked for the city as a part-time janitor. The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Maria Lucas of Olivette.…
Maryland Heights, MO (KTRS) Police are investigating a shooting that occurred inside the Maryland Heights Community Center Monday night. Shortly after 8 P.M., officers responded to the facility, which is located in the 2300 block of McKelvey Road, next to 270 near the Dorsett exit. Maryland Heights Police Chief Bill Carson says the gunman walked…
(KTRS) An endangered Silver advisory has been issued by the St. Ann Police Department for a missing adult incident that occurred at 4 am Monday morning. John M. Nolan is a white male, age 65. He is 5’11” tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing…
St. Louis, MO (AP) — One man is dead following a two-vehicle crash in south St. Louis. Police said the accident happened shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Rosa and Gravois avenues. A 2013 Kia Soul made a U-turn into the path of an eastbound 2019 Chevrolet Silverado truck. The Kia was…
(KTRS) A Lake St. Louis man has been arrested for engaging in what authorities are calling an illegal and inappropriate relationship with a teen-aged girl reported missing from Arizona. 54-year old Larry Deutsch is facing one felony count of possession of child pornography and is being held on a 100-thousand dollar cash only bond at…
KANSAS CITY, MO (AP) — Investigators believe a Columbia man may have strangled or suffocated his Chinese wife, who has been missing since early October. Joseph Elledge was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder in the death of 28-year-old Mengqi Ji, although her body has not been found . A probable cause statement says Elledge told…
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal authorities say they are targeting methamphetamine “transportation hubs” around the country in an effort to block the distribution of the highly addictive drug. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon visited Atlanta Thursday to announce the launch of Operation Crystal Shield. Atlanta is one of eight cities the agency has…
(KTRS) St. Louis Police detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect. The robbery occurred on Sunday February 16 at approximately 10:40 pm at the Square One Brewery at 1727 Park. The suspect is described as a black male, late 20’s to mid 30’s 5’8″-6″0″ 250 lbs with a dark complexion…