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Overhead Lines Damaged in Edwardsville Crash, But No Injuries Reported

2 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE - A crash on Friday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Illinois Route 157 and Lewis Road in Edwardsville damaged overhead lines and caused traffic disruption, Edwardsville Police said. "While there were no injuries reported, the disruption led to lane restrictions in the affected area," the police said. "Police and fire personnel managed the situation and worked to restore normal conditions." Lane restrictions were in place while police and fire personnel dealt with the situation. Witnesses said a dump truck was involved in the crash and didn't have its bed completely lowered and struck the lines. Edwardsville Police also issued a quick reminder: "If you encounter a nonfunctioning stoplight, treat it as a four-way stop."

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Fire Devastates Vacant Alton Duplex; Neighboring House Saved By Firefighters

2 years ago
ALTON - A vacant duplex in the 800 block of Park Drive in Alton was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The fire resulted in a total loss of the structure and will be under investigation by the State Fire Marshal. Alton Deputy Fire Chief Matt Fischer said when Alton Fire Department crews arrived, the fire had already spread through the roof and involved the entire house. The East Alton Fire Department was also called to the scene. Firefighters faced a close exposure threat to a neighboring house to the north, where siding melted from the intense heat. "We were able to stop the fire from spreading to the next-door house," said the deputy chief. "We managed to save the neighboring property." Due to the extent of the blaze, firefighting efforts were concentrated on exterior attacks, given the dangerous conditions inside the structure. The deputy chief said the fire was brought under control by 6 a.m. Saturday. There were no utilities

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Charges Issued for Kidnapping, Assault, Armed Criminal Action, Robbery and Burglary

2 years ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Friday, September 20, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Cejay Young, 31 years of age, of the 1500 block of Towne Drive in Ballwin, Missouri 63011, for one count of Kidnapping - First Degree; one count of Assault - Second Degree; two counts of Armed Criminal Action; one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon; one count of Robbery - First Degree; and one count of Burglary - First Degree. A booking photo of Young is attached. Young is being held without bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation, and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: On September 12, 2024, at the 19300 block of Babler Forrest Drive, the Defendant is let in the Victim's residence by an acquaintance of the Victim. On September 13, 2024, Victim notices that his credit cards and 100 dollars cash was missing from his wallet. Then later September 13, 2024, the

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