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Rural pharmacies under siege: DEA nabs organized crime roots

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3 weeks ago

August 30, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-08-30 10:00:53

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This summer, FOX 2 reported on a string of break-ins at mom-and-pop pharmacies in several locations throughout Missouri and Illinois. Now, we’re learning just how big of a crime business it is.

As the DEA states, 1,817,828 doses have been reported stolen from pharmacies in just the first six months of 2024.

“The purpose is greed,” DEA Assistant Special Agent in charge of the St. Louis field office, Joseph Dixon, said. “You have these criminal organizations that are working all throughout the United States.”

DEA is connecting the dots between burglaries that were committed by the same individuals in multiple states—like eight burglaries in four states from 2018-2020.

Two defendants have been captured and sent to prison for a network of crimes in the Missouri towns of Carthage, Hillsboro, St. James, and Ladue, along with Illinois towns Irvington and McLeansboro, as well as North Vernon, Indiana, and Reidsville, North Carolina.

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Man arrested after wrecking statue at Cathedral Basilica

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13 hours ago

September 18, 2024

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-09-18 10:36:43

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A 35-year-old man was arrested after using construction equipment to destroy the Angel of Harmony statue outside the Cathedral Basilica on Tuesday evening.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) received a call around 8 p.m. Tuesday evening regarding a man tampering with construction equipment. When they arrived on the scene, they found a boom lift had been dropped onto the Angel of Harmony statue.

Police reviewed surveillance footage and identified the man who destroyed the statue. As police searched the Central West End for the suspect, police say they spotted the man, and he took off running, according to SLMPD.

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Hawley and Kunce agree to debate on Missouri Nexstar TV stations

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14 hours ago

September 18, 2024

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-09-18 08:46:26

SUMMARY: FOX 2 is hosting a debate between Missouri Senate candidates at its studios. An invitation was extended to the major party candidates, who have both accepted. Senator Josh Hawley will face off against Senate candidate Lucas Coats on Thursday, October 31st, coinciding with Halloween night.

Candidates in one of the highest profile political races in the country have agreed to a live televised debate. You can see incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce spar on October 31, 2024.

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Body found at Macoupin County residence

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1 day ago

September 17, 2024

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2024-09-17 22:08:30

SUMMARY: A death investigation is underway in Coupee County, Illinois, after authorities discovered a deceased body at a residence following a 911 call on Tuesday evening. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is conducting interviews and searching the area but has not released details about the victim or the circumstances of the incident. They are urging anyone with information to contact them. Sheriff Cole reassured the community that there is no danger to the public, and police presence will remain at the scene throughout the night. The investigation is ongoing.

The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death after a body was found inside a home in Sawyerville, Illinois, Tuesday evening.

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