Sheriffs: Illinois Halts Transfer of Some Facing Deportation

Springfield, IL (AP) — The Illinois Sheriffs Association says some violent felons who had faced deportation are instead being released into local communities after their prison terms end as a result of a policy change by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration. The sheriffs said Tuesday they object to ending the Department of Corrections’ practice of allowing…

Victim Identified in Maryland Height’s Community Center shooting

Maryland Heights, Mo.(KTRS) We’re learning more about the fatal shooting inside of the Maryland Heights Community Center last night. Police Chief Bill Carson provided an update during a morning news conference. Carson said the 30-year-old suspect worked for the city as a part-time janitor.  The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Maria Lucas of Olivette.…

DEA targets St. Louis as methamphetamine “transportation hub”

ATLANTA (AP) — Federal authorities say they are targeting methamphetamine “transportation hubs” around the country in an effort to block the distribution of the highly addictive drug. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon visited Atlanta Thursday to announce the launch of Operation Crystal Shield. Atlanta is one of eight cities the agency has…