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Man Charged With Murder in East St. Louis Shooting

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EAST ST. LOUIS — A Missouri man faces a first-degree murder charge after a 28-year-old East St. Louis man was shot multiple times while sitting in a vehicle, Illinois State Police said on Oct. 14, 2026. Marvonte Coleman, 21, of Spanish Lake, Mo., was taken into custody Oct. 12, 2026, in St. Louis by the St. Louis Police Department following an investigation into the killing of Cobey L. Howard. On Oct. 9, 2026, the East St. Louis Police Department requested help from state police specia

St. Louis County Prosecutors Charge Officer Torre Dyson

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — A Riverview Police officer was charged Wednesday, Oct. 14, with sexual misconduct after authorities alleged he sexually assaulted a handcuffed woman he had taken into custody while responding to a domestic disturbance in July 2026. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Torre Dyson, 26, of Hazelwood, Mo., with sexual conduct in the course of public duty with a detainee, prisoner or offender. He is being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond,

Police: Off-Duty East St. Louis Officer Involved In Belleville Shooting

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BELLEVILLE - An off-duty East St. Louis police officer was among those involved in a shooting that left three people with gunshot wounds in the 200 block of Freedom Drive in Belleville, the Belleville Police Department said in an update on its ongoing investigation. Police did not provide the date or time of the shooting or identify what led to it. The department confirmed that the off-duty officer is male but did not specify his role in the incident. Multiple people involved in th

Will Universities Respond To The AI Moment?

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A key role universities play in society is providing knowledge that can guide public action. Moreover, public universities have a legal duty to serve the public. We expect researchers in universities to  produce and disseminate knowledge that can ultimately advance human flourishing and meet the informational needs of lawmakers, civil society, and the public generally. […]
Kevin Frazier, Juliana Schroeder, Brian Frye, Nathanael Fast, and Rob Greer

Madison County Filings Detail Gun And Battery Allegations

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ALTON - Donald K. McCrady of Peoria, Ill. faces six charges in Madison County over allegations that he possessed a handgun as a convicted felon, struck a 17-year-old with a firearm and fled from a detective during incidents spanning Sept. 7 to Oct. 12, 2026. The charges include three counts of felon in possession of a weapon and one count each of aggravated battery, mob action and resisting a peace officer. In a factual basis submitted in support of detention, prosecutors said officers responded

Alton Police Arrest Williams After Reported Walgreens Meeting Plan

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ALTON — Leron C. Williams of St. Louis faces five felony charges after prosecutors alleged he traveled with a handgun to an Alton Walgreens to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl for sexual activity. The charges, brought by the Madison County State’s Attorney, concern alleged conduct between Oct. 11 and Oct. 13, 2026. Williams is charged with armed violence, traveling to meet a minor, indecent solicitation of a child, grooming and possession of a controlled substance. Alt

SLMPD to Host Several Halloween Community Events

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The SLMPD is inviting the community to join us at one, or all, of the multiple Halloween events taking place at area patrol stations and Police Headquarters between October 30 and October 31, 2026. The events are made possible through donations and support from The St. Louis Police Foundation. From 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. […]

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