Illinois State Police: New Year – New Laws!
( KTRS ) The Illinois State Police want motorists to know, that with the new years comes some new laws. One law that goes into effect on January 1st, is the “Move Over” law, that requires motorists change lanes when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights. Starting Sunday that law will also apply…
Authorities ID body found in vehicle pulled from river
Authorities have identified a man whose body was discovered in a car pulled from the Mississippi River in Grafton, IL. The Belleville News-Democrat reports that the Jersey County Coroner has identified the deceased as 26 yr old James Edward Smith, of Florissant. Witnesses told police they saw the car enter the river Saturday night near…
Prosecutor: State should handle retrial in bridge deaths
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis’ prosecutor has asked a judge to appoint state prosecutors to the retrial of a man once condemned for his alleged role in the deaths of two sisters pushed from an abandoned Mississippi River bridge. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Jennifer Joyce’s chief prosecutor argued Wednesday to Circuit Judge…
Five Suspects Sought In South City Burglary
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Five women are being sought in connection with a south St. Louis burglary. Police say four of the suspects distracted an employee at the Bahn Mi So Restaurant on South Grand on December 1st. That’s when the fifth suspect headed down to the basement of the business, which leads to…