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Teen arrested for armed carjacking in south St. Louis

2 months 2 weeks ago
Officers said the man agreed to a search of his cellphone, where they found pictures of him holding a gun and the keys to the stolen car while standing in front of it with the same jacket on from the surveillance footage.
Alex Barton

Community Invited to Support Officer Timmons at Pizza Fundraiser

2 months 2 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY - Pizza World Gourmet Pizzeria at 1535 Johnson Road in Granite City is donating all proceeds from a $17 buffet that includes pizza, salad and a soft drink and any $12 large carry-out of cheese, pepperoni or sausage proceeds from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, to Granite City Police Officer Tyler Timmons. The Granite City Police Department encourages the public to come out and support the fundraiser for Officer Timmons. Officer Timmons was shot on Dec. 5, 2025, near

Collinsville Officer Stuart Patterson Honored for Heroic Response

2 months 2 weeks ago
COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department has named Officer Stuart Patterson as its November 2025 Officer of the Month in recognition of his proactive efforts and quick response during a critical incident. Patterson joined the department in 2023 after serving with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Patterson's life-saving moves started when he was the first Collinsville officer on the scene of an aggravated battery with a firearm call in November. According to the

Jerseyville Police Host Annual Kids' Holiday Shopping Event

2 months 2 weeks ago
JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville Police Department families took part in the annual Kids’ Christmas Shopping Trip on Wednesday night, aiming to bring holiday cheer to local families in need. The event, held in Jerseyville, involved JPD families shopping for gifts to support community members who require extra assistance during the holiday season. The annual tradition is funded entirely by donations from local businesses and churches, reflecting the community’s commitment to helping

Durbin Speaks At Spotlight Forum Raising Alarm About President Trump's Crusade To Dismantle The Department Of Education

2 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today participated in a spotlight forum entitled “Dismantling Education: What the Trump Administration’s Illegal Attacks on Federal Programs Mean for Students, Families, and Educators.” The forum, convened by U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), focused on the dangerous consequences of the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for the nation’s students, families,

Effingham County Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Financially Exploiting an Elder  

2 months 2 weeks ago
BENTON – A district judge sentenced an Effingham County man to 12 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to exploiting an 89-year-old man out of more than $400,000. Edward L. Stief, Jr., 42, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and one count of unlawful monetary transactions in criminal derived property. The judge ordered him to pay $411,773.51 in restitution. “Not only did Stief manipulate his victim into cashing life insurance policies