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Inside the sex trafficking fight and the victims most targeted
SUMMARY: Foster care children are often targeted by traffickers, as highlighted by Fox Files investigator Chris Hayes. Recent trafficking incidents at the Renaissance Hotel and River City Casino involved missing teens from foster care and minors, revealing concerning patterns. Statistics show that 78-80% of trafficking survivors have spent time in foster or adoptive care. Training for police, healthcare professionals, and citizens focuses on identifying and assisting victims, emphasizing the importance of intervention while ensuring personal safety. Survivors require ongoing support to avoid re-victimization, highlighting the need for community awareness and involvement in preventing trafficking.
Two recent sex trafficking busts – one at the Renaissance Hotel in April 2023 and another at River City Casino this past February – reveal a pattern.
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Police chase ends in fiery crash in downtown St. Louis, suspect flees
SUMMARY: A police chase began in Brooklyn, Illinois, and ended in a fiery crash downtown St. Louis early this morning, with no injuries reported. The pursuit, which started after officers attempted to pull over a suspect’s SUV, saw the vehicle crash into a barricade on 14th Street after navigating through various streets, including the Poplar Street Bridge. The SUV caught fire post-crash, damaging a second vehicle nearby. The suspect fled the scene but is known to authorities. Brooklyn’s Police Chief Terry Breaux confirmed the ongoing search for the suspect. Security witnesses expressed concern about the reckless driving.
According to officials, the pursuit began in Brooklyn, Illinois, and lasted ten minutes before ending in a crash downtown on 14th Street just after 1 a.m. Monday morning. There were tense moments overnight during this pursuit, despite no reported injuries.
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St. Louis Forecast: Snow early Monday
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Gary Frank provides a weather forecast highlighting cold temperatures and snow on the way. As December begins, temperatures are dropping, with St. Louis seeing 3.2 inches of snow so far. While clear skies prevail now, snow will arrive by early morning, bringing cold temperatures and potentially slick roads during the rush hour. Light snow will fall in the morning, leading to low visibility and longer commutes. The snowfall is expected to be light, with totals around half an inch, and clearing by midday. A weather impact alert is in place, with cold conditions expected through the next few days.
Light snow will settle into the area during the early hours of Monday. A Weather Impact Alert is in place through noon.
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Eureka family overwhelmed by community generosity after home burns down
SUMMARY: The Bittermann family of Eureka tragically lost their home in a devastating fire a week ago, which destroyed everything they owned. The fire spread quickly from the garage, and while the cause is still under investigation, it is believed to be accidental. The family, including their children and dog, managed to escape, though one cat perished, and three others were hospitalized. In response, the community has raised over $64,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to help the family rebuild. The family expresses immense gratitude for the overwhelming support from neighbors and the community during this heartbreaking time.
This is a story of resilience and community support, as a Eureka family rebuilds from an unimaginable loss. The Bidermans are finding hope in the generosity of neighbors, who refuse to let them face this tragedy alone this holiday season.
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