Friday, May 24 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:21:04 GMT
Illinois State Police are the scene of a car wreck on U.S. 51 near DuQuoin.Du Quoin State Police and the Perry County Sheriff's Office tells us U.S. 51 is shut down near Highway 14.
Illinois State Police are the scene of a car wreck on U.S. 51 near DuQuoin.
Stone Temple Pilots have accused the band's former frontman Scott Weiland of hijacking its name and songs to promote his solo career.
The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:28:21 GMT
One person is dead following a crash involving a semi and a home.
One person is dead following a crash involving a semi and a home.
METROPOLIS, IL (KFVS) -
Two Illinois residents were indicted on drug induced homicide charges Monday.
Jerez S. Mayweather, 28 of Chicago and Bradley W. Dye, 41, of Brookport were each indicted by a Massac County Grand Jury on one count of drug induced homicide.
Mayweather was also charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
Mayweather was arrested and taken to the Massac County Detention Center.
Dye was also arrested and held on unrelated charges in the McCracken County Jail.
Jordon Sullivan, 28, of Metropolis died of a heroin overdose, according to the Metropolis Police Department.
The Metropolis Police Department, Illinois State Police, Southern Illinois Drug Task Force and Massac County State's Attorney investigated the case.
Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse and Massac County State's Attorney Patrick Windhorst both stated that they hope this helps send a strong message to the community, that drug enforcement is a huge priority in Massac County. Masse says law enforcement officers and agents are committed to getting a handle on the drug problem that is negatively affecting the quality of life for our citizens.
Drug induced homicide is a Class X felony, which could result in a sentence of 6 to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:21:04 GMT
Illinois State Police are the scene of a car wreck on U.S. 51 near DuQuoin.Du Quoin State Police and the Perry County Sheriff's Office tells us U.S. 51 is shut down near Highway 14.
Illinois State Police are the scene of a car wreck on U.S. 51 near DuQuoin.
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."
The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....
It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a wall in a house he was...
It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a house he was renovating in a small...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:58:57 GMT
A Jackson County family was stunned after learning their dog was shot and killed by police.Authorities aren’t talking, but the family is.“I was just thinking how could somebody do that to me and just leave him in my yard for me to come home and find,” Tilley said.Brittney Tilley and her dad never expected they would bury their two-year-old dog Boots so soon.The beagle and lab mix was found shot in the head on Sunday. Days later, they still don’t know what drove someone to kill the dog.“A deci...
A Jackson County family was stunned after learning their dog was shot and killed by police.Authorities aren’t talking, but the family is.“I was just thinking how could somebody do that to me and just leave him in my yard for me to come home and find,” Tilley said.Brittney Tilley and her dad never expected they would bury their two-year-old dog Boots so soon.The beagle and lab mix was found shot in the head on Sunday. Days later, they still don’t know what drove someone to kill the dog.“A deci...
Friday, May 24 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:44:25 GMT
TAMPA, FL (WTSP/CNN) – Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction. Police found 66-year-old James Hopkins living on the property that belonged to someone else. They
Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction.
Jerez S. Mayweather (Massac County Detention Center)
Bradley W. Dye (Source: McCracken County Jail)
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