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8 St. Louis Homes Targeted While Residents Slept, Police Allege
Robert Lee Brown, 53, faces charges tied to alleged burglaries and attempted burglaries involving eight St. Louis homes, according to police.
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Pine Lawn Man Pleads Guilty in Shooting During St. Louis Drug Deal
ST. LOUIS — A Pine Lawn man pleaded guilty Friday to a federal firearm charge after admitting he shot at people during a fentanyl transaction in St.…
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St. Louis Man Admits Offering Postal Carrier $20,000 for Mail
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is awaiting sentencing after admitting he offered a postal carrier $20,000 for the mail in her truck and her delivery…
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Man Pleads Guilty in $157,229 Multi-State Retail Fraud Scheme
Bazili Anghel Anghel admitted participating in a sleight-of-hand scheme carried out at least 90 times in Missouri and 19 other states.
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Man Sentenced to 200 Months for Methamphetamine Conspiracy Tied to St. Louis
Courtney McDonald admitted involvement in two attempts to move large quantities of methamphetamine to St. Louis.
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St. Louis-Area Drug Distributor Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison
Jose Luis Mata-Cedillo admitted distributing cocaine in St. Louis and trying to arrange a large methamphetamine delivery.
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Former Downtown St. Louis Tax Preparer Sentenced to 56 Months
A federal judge also ordered Latasha Frison to repay $270,793 after a jury convicted her on 16 false-return counts.
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St. Louis Launches Legal Task Force to Help Tornado Survivors Facing Contractor Fraud
St. Louis has formed a legal task force to help tornado survivors who report contractor fraud during rebuilding.
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MAN KILLED IN BERKELEY ROAD RAGE SHOOTING
BERKELEY, Mo. — A 58-year-old man was fatally shot late Tuesday night after an argument between two drivers in Berkeley, police said. The drivers had been traveling…
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FBI Resource Helps Residents Recognize Common Frauds and Scams
The FBI maintains a public guide explaining common fraud schemes and warning signs that can help residents protect their money and personal information. The resource covers crimes…
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FTC Urges Residents to Slow Down and Report Suspected Scams
A computer keyboard photographed with a zoom effect. Illustrative stock photo. Photo: W.carter/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Calls, emails and text messages designed to create panic or…
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Three Metro East Men Plead Guilty in Downtown St. Louis Carjacking
ST. LOUIS — Three Illinois men have pleaded guilty in federal court in connection with a downtown St. Louis carjacking and a later pursuit into Illinois, according…