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Fugitive Friday: Collinsville Police Seeks Fugitive Chester 'Sticky Fingers' Hamilton With Multiple Theft Warrants

2 months ago
COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Chester Hamilton, who faces multiple warrants related to retail theft. The department announced on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, that Hamilton, nicknamed “Sticky Fingers,” has two outstanding warrants from Collinsville authorities for retail theft exceeding $300. Additionally, he has two more warrants from another local law enforcement agency. Authorities describe Hamilton as having a pattern of taking merchandise without payment. The Collinsville Police Department urges anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 618-344-2131, extension 5209. Callers can remain anonymous. The department also encouraged Hamilton to surrender voluntarily to resolve the outstanding charges. “These charges and statements made herein are based upon probable cause. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty,” the department noted in its statement.

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Piasa Resident Convicted for Child Pornography and Firearm Violations Receives 50-Year Sentence

2 months ago
JERSEY COUNTY – Attorney General Raoul announced a Jersey County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. Donald J. Herring, 58, of Piasa, was sentenced today by Jersey County Circuit Court Judge Allison Lorton after pleading guilty in May to five counts of possession of child pornography, Class 1 felonies, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. “Today’s sentence represents justice for innocent children and their families who are victimized each and every time one of these heinous images or videos are downloaded or shared,” Raoul said. “My office will continue to collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to protect Illinois children.”

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Music artists unite for Kids Rock Cancer benefit concerts

2 months ago
Music artists such as John Legend, Brian Culbertson, and Samara Joy will be performing at concerts to benefit Maryville University's Kids Rock Cancer program, which helps children battling cancer express their emotions through music and songwriting.
Blair Ledet