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Pepper Spray and Police Baton Attack Leads to Two Felony Charges in Warren County
A woman needed EMS treatment after an alleged pepper spray and baton attack. Weeks later, deputies say a traffic stop led to an admission from Jennifer Rose Brooks.

John Eads
Oct 62 min read


Deputies Say Man Choked Woman, Smashed Her Car and Threatened to Burn Down Two Homes
A Troy man faces two felony domestic assault charges after a woman was found crying and struggling to breathe following an alleged attack.

John Eads
Oct 63 min read


YouTube Threats of Halloween Murder and Warrenton Shootings Lead to No-Bond Arrest
Threatening YouTube messages described a Halloween killing and shootings at five Warrenton locations, including Walmart. Alexander Connor is being held without bond.

John Eads
Oct 52 min read


Deputy Struck by Van During Warrenton Bicycle Chase
A bicycle pursuit across Highway 47 left a Warren County sheriff’s deputy struck by a passing van. Jason Douglas Duff faces a misdemeanor resisting charge.

John Eads
Oct 32 min read


Troy Pursuit Ends with Hot Brakes, Mismatched Headlights and a $15,000 Bond
Officers lost sight of a speeding sedan during a late-night Troy pursuit, then found a Chrysler still hot minutes later. Witness tips, uneven headlights and burnt brakes helped connect the car to the chase.

John Eads
Oct 13 min read


Missing Checkbook Leads to New Felony Charges Against Erica Baldwin
A missing checkbook and checks cashed at two banks have led to five forgery counts and three felony stealing counts against Erica Baldwin. The new Troy case is separate from charges previously covered by Lincoln CountyWatch.

John Eads
Sep 303 min read


Old Monroe Police Identify Three Suspects in Truck Theft, Confirm Two Arrests
A stolen Old Monroe Public Works truck was returned approximately six and a half hours later. Surveillance footage, license plate readers and a traffic stop helped build a case against three defendants. Two are in custody.

John Eads
Sep 303 min read


Hawk Point Man Accused of Forced Entry, Smashed Video Cameras, and Assault in Early-Morning Rampage
An early morning domestic disturbance in Troy escalated into a terrifying home invasion, leaving security equipment destroyed and a victim violently assaulted.

John Eads
Jun 292 min read


Woman Accused Of Biting Man During Domestic Incident In Troy
A domestic disturbance in Troy ended with a woman accused of biting a man on the nose, resisting officers, and being taken to the Lincoln County Jail.

John Eads
May 182 min read


Winfield Business Owner Accused Of Assault During Family Dispute
A Winfield business owner is facing multiple charges, including domestic assault and child endangerment, after deputies investigated a disturbance inside a Lincoln County home Saturday afternoon.

John Eads
May 182 min read


Fight Over Water Heater Lands Winfield Man In Jail On Child Abuse, Assault Charges
A Winfield man is facing multiple charges, including child abuse and domestic assault, after police say an argument over a water heater turned violent inside a residence Thursday evening.

John Eads
May 182 min read


Police Detail Violent Domestic Assault in Winfield; O’Fallon Man Taken Into Custody
An O’Fallon man is in custody on a $25,000 cash-only bond following a violent domestic assault investigation in Winfield that involved stran

John Eads
Feb 42 min read
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