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.
Read MoreThe North County Police Cooperative requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad when they responded to a call of shots fired in the 4300 block of Peyton Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered My'Lenna Colvin, who had been fatally shot multiple times, inside a residence. A cash reward up to $5,000 is being offered by CrimeStoppers for information that leads to the positive identification and arrest of the suspect responsible for this homicide.
Read MoreThe North County Police Cooperative requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad when they responded to a call of shots fired in the 4300 block of Peyton Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered My'Lenna Colvin, who had been fatally shot multiple times, inside a residence. A cash reward up to $5,000 is being offered by CrimeStoppers for information that leads to the positive identification and arrest of the suspect responsible for this homicide.
Read MoreThe North County Police Cooperative requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad when they responded to a call of shots fired in the 4300 block of Peyton Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered My'Lenna Colvin, who had been fatally shot multiple times, inside a residence. A cash reward up to $5,000 is being offered by CrimeStoppers for information that leads to the positive identification and arrest of the suspect responsible for this homicide.
Read MoreThe North County Police Cooperative requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad when they responded to a call of shots fired in the 4300 block of Peyton Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered My'Lenna Colvin, who had been fatally shot multiple times, inside a residence. A cash reward up to $5,000 is being offered by CrimeStoppers for information that leads to the positive identification and arrest of the suspect responsible for this homicide.
Read MoreThe Lincoln County Sheriff's Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad after deputies were called to the Elsberry Motel and Lodge. Deputies found the body of Megan Clark in one of their motel rooms where she had been shot several times. Authorities do not believe this was a random crime. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
Read MoreThe Lincoln County Sheriff's Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad when Troy police were called to a vehicle fire near 100 Frenchman Bluff Lane. A body, later identified as vehicle owner Jonathan Krocak, was found inside. His body was identified through DNA. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. Anyone with information in this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
Read MoreThe Major Case Squad was activated at the request of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department after the discovery of the victim shot at the County Line Quick Shop at 2913 Camp Jackson Road. During the preliminary investigation, a suspect vehicle, a Silver Pontiac, was seen leaving the area of the shooting. The vehicle has an Illinois temporary tag attached and may have a dent on the front passenger door.
The Major Case Squad asks anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS(8477).
