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South Roxana Police Announces Several Formal Charges Of East Alton Man

4 years ago
SOUTH ROXANA - The South Roxana Police Department announced formal charges have been issued from the incident on April 4 where a subject fled from the South Roxana Police. The case was presented to the Madison County States Attorney’s Office for review. East Alton resident, John Nappier, a 44-year-old white male has been officially charged with the following offenses: CT 1-11: AGGRAVATED DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE [5TH SUBJ; CT ill FAILURE TO REPORT AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH; CT IV-V: AGGRAVATED BATTERY; CT VI: CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED PROPERTY; CT VI: RESISTING A PEACE OFFICER CAUSING INJURY & CT VIII: AGGRAVATED FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER. Nappier has been charged with 2 (class 1 felonies), 2 (class2 felonies), 2 (class 3 felonies), and 2 (class 4 felonies). "I appreciate Major Jeff Connor with the Madison County Sheriff's Department and his deputies for their assistance in helping apprehend a subject, in my opinion,

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Leclaire Elementary School Students Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day In Style

4 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Leclaire Elementary School in Edwardsville celebrated World Autism Awareness Day last Friday in style as World Autism Awareness Day was on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Leclaire Elementary students wore rainbow colors and spirit wear to support their friends and family with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and decorated hallways to bring awareness. During the week, students learned facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder and talked about how the best way to show understanding is to be kind. Leclaire officials said peer buddies and CASTLE friends showed how amazing inclusion can be during their Peer Mediated Instruction and Intervention (PMII) sessions. The awareness day seemed to have a significant impact on all of the students.

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Vosburg V. Putney, Leg Amputations, And The Overly-Censorial DMCA Notice

4 years ago
There was a case I remember reading in law school, about intentional torts, that stuck with me, for reasons that will probably be obvious once I tell you about it here. But first a word about what we mean by the policy building block “intentional torts.” In general, torts are laws that help people be […]
Cathy Gellis

Firefighters Battle Difficult Blaze On Horseshoe Bend Road

4 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Multiple firefighter units responded to a fire at 12:08 p.m. today on Horseshoe Bend Road. The homeowners came home to find the house on fire inside and called 911. Edwardsville Fire Department responded with two engines and immediately activated water tenders from Hamel, Marine, and Holiday Shores Fire Departments since there were no hydrants in the area. Edwardsville firefighters were able to get “knockdown” on the fire quickly and mutual aid fire departments provided additional manpower to help with overhauling the fire to be sure it was out. Mutual aid departments that responded include those listed above, along with Glen Carbon, Collinsville, and Wood River Fire Departments. No injuries were reported but the house was heavily damaged by smoke and heat. The American Red Cross and the homeowners' insurance company are assisting the homeowners with finding lodging.

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