The Edwardsville Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Scott Brown (age 43). Scott’s body was found by a construction crew just before 7:00am near the intersection of Poag Road and Illinois Route 111. Scott was known to frequent the Collinsville, Edwardsville, and Caseyville areas. He was also known to use the local bus lines for transportation. Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
Read MoreThe Calverton Park Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the murder of Louis Banks. On 11-18-2019 at approximately 10:30pm, the Calverton Park PD responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Elbering Drive.
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The Calverton Park Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the murder of Louis Banks. On 11-18-2019 at approximately 10:30pm, the Calverton Park PD responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Elbering Drive. Police officers located Louis Banks and another individual both suffering from gun shot wounds. Both victims were taken to a local hospital. Louis later died of his injuries. The other victim survived. Anyone with information in this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
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The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad after responding to a report of a male subject shot in the chest in the 100 block of Amelia, Cahokia at around 11:00pm.. Jerry Jackson was located inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital where he died from his wounds. Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
Read MoreThe Cahokia Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Konvonta Lowery. At approximately 10:08pm, officers responded to Ruby for a report of a vehicle that crashed into a house. A female passenger in the car said she had been shot. There they located Konvonta Lowery (age 21) who had been shot and was lying in the front yard of the residence. Konvonta was pronounced dead on scene. The female passenger was transported to the hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Anyone with information in this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 877-371-TIPS (8477).
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The Madison, IL Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad after receiving a 911 call which led police officers to the 1600 block of 3rd St. Richard Howard was located lying face down in the front yard with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene. Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
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The Overland Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad after Justice Johnson was found shot on Page Boulevard near the McDonald's at Page and Ashby. Investigators have identified 18 year-old Tabyus Mace as a person of interest. Tabyus lives in Kirkwood and is believed to still be in the area. Anyone with information on Tabyus' whereabouts are asked to call the Overland Police Department at 314-428-1212 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
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The North County Police Cooperative requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad when they responded to a 9-1-1 call for a person found shot in the driveway. Naomi Miller died of a gunshot wound after being shot in her driveway in the 2500 block of Arden in Pine Lawn. If anyone has any information in this case, please contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
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The O'Fallon Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad after officers were called to Castle Acres Mobile Home Park in the 1700 block of West Hwy 50. Police found Matthew Lockett, who had been shot, in the middle of the street. He was taken to a hospital but died. If anyone has information in this case, please call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
Read MoreThe St. Charles Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the deaths of Kate Kasten, Jonathan Kasten, Zoe Kasten, and Jane Moeckel. On 12-28-2018 at approximately 11:55pm, police responded to the 100 block of Whetstone for a report of an active shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered Kate Kasten (age 39), Kate’s son Jonathan Kasten (age 10), Kate’s daughter Zoe Kasten (age 8) and Kate’s mother Jane Moeckel (age 61) inside the residence where they had all been shot. Kate Kasten was transported to the hospital where she died. All the rest of the victims were pronounced dead on scene.
When police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the suspect, Richard Emery, he shot at police but missed them. He then unsuccessfully attempted to carjack a woman and stabbed her multiple times. The woman was critically injured but survived the attack. At around 7:30am, Richard was arrested when he was located inside a gas station restroom.
As a result of this investigation, Kate Kasten’s boyfriend, Richard Emery (age 46) was charged with the following:
Murder 1st Degree - 4 counts
Armed Criminal Action - 7 counts
Assault 1st Degree-Serious Physical Injury - 3 counts
Attempted Robbery 1st Degree - 1 count
Richard was held without bond.
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