CRIME & SAFETY
Five rescued after car drove into Springfield pond
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Five people were safely rescued in Springfield on Tuesday when their car ended up in a pond. The accident happened around 7:15 p.m. in the area of Veterans Parkway and Jefferson Street. Chief Ed Canny said the driver of the car appears to have experienced a medical situation, which caused the […]
Springfield PD responding to pedestrian vs car crash
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield Police Department is responding to a crash on North Cedarbrook Avenue Thursday night. The crash on the 1300 block of North Cedarbrook Avenue occurred at approximately 8:31 p.m. An emergency responder on the scene told OzarksFirst that a person was hit by a car. The pedestrian received only minor injuries […]
Illinois quick hits: Drug pipeline busted; National Guard crash on I-55
Drug pipeline bustedTwo Illinois men have been sentenced to prison as part of a federal investigation that dismantled a Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline.Sheldon Morales and Eduardo Santana conspired with a supplier in Mexico and two Texas prison inmates to traffic meth, fentanyl and cocaine from Mexico to Evanston and Morton Grove. The drugs were sent in packages from California and Arizona and later sold in the Chicago area. National Guard crash on I-55A vehicle from an Illinois Army National Guard convoy overturned on Interstate 55 Thursday, resulting in minor injuries to the occupants. Illinois State Police responded to the crash in McLean County.A Humvee vehicle was heading north when it rolled over, but was turned up right on the side of the highway. The convoy was based out of Springfield.Moving company tips With peak moving season starting in Illinois, the Illinois Commerce Commission is urging residents to research moving companies before packing any boxes. Intrastate moving companies in Illinois must be licensed with the ICC. Consumers can check to see if an intrastate household goods mover is properly licensed to operate in Illinois and view the number of complaints filed against each company on the ICC website.
1 Killed in Fiery Freeway Crash on 105 Freeway in South Los Angeles
SOUTH LOS ANGELES, May 3 (KNN) — At least one person has died as a result of a fiery traffic collision late Thursday night on the 105 Freeway in the Athens area within South Los Angeles. California Highway Patrol’s West Los Angeles officers responded to reports of a stalled...
79-year-old Missouri man arrested in connection to stabbing murder of woman almost 60 years ago
A 79-year-old Missouri man was arrested Monday in connection to the stabbing murder of an 18-year-old Illinois woman in 1966, according to the Cook County State Attorney's office. Karen Snider was found dead at her home in Calumet City by her husband on Nov. 12 1966. She had around 125...
Teen charged with six felonies for allegedly firing shots in Columbia
An Illinois man was charged Wednesday with six felonies for allegedly shooting from a vehicle over the weekend on Paris Road. The post Teen charged with six felonies for allegedly firing shots in Columbia appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
ISP: 25 Illinois establishments caught in sting operation
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — Illinois State Police announced the results of a recent sting operation to determine if local stores would sell alcohol to a minor. Of the 65 establishments “surveyed” 25 were reportedly caught allowing a sale of an alcoholic beverage to someone under the legal drinking age. ISP Criminal Investigations Zone 08 Commander […]
'Brave souls': Leaders honor fallen police officers with memorial service
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Today at the capitol building, hundreds of people gathered for the annual Police Memorial. Each year, the community gathers to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. This year, two Chicago Police officers killed in the line of duty were added to the memorial. Their...
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