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St. Charles County

St. Dominic High School becomes first school in St. Charles County to integrate security...

St. Dominic High School becomes first school in St. Charles County to integrate security camera system with law enforcement intelligence center

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Caroline Hecker
As students are welcomed back to the classroom for a new school year, administrators at St. Dominic High School are bolstering safety of both students and staff

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Mexican spider monkeys at the Saint Louis Zoo after being taken by smugglers at the southern...

Saint Louis Zoo’s newest residents shed light on exotic animal trafficking issues

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon
Four young spider monkeys are now happily adjusting to life at the Zoo after being taken from smugglers at the southern U.S. border.

St. Charles County

St. Charles County elementary school opens on time after down-to-the-wire safety checks,...

St. Charles County elementary school opens on time after down-to-the-wire safety checks, construction

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Cameron Bopp
Preparations for the first day of school at Henderson Elementary in the Francis Howell School District came down to the final hours.

St. Louis City

Piles and piles of tornado debris remain in St. Louis three months after tornado.

Neighborhoods frustrated with lingering piles of tornado debris as STL officials request help with cleanup

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Nathan Vickers
Hundreds of piles of debris are still left to clean up in parts of the city devastated by a tornado more than three months ago.

Local

The new school year starts with new additions to Mehlville Elementary School

The new school year starts with new additions to Mehlville Elementary School

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Russell Kinsaul
Bierbaum Elementary School in the Mehlville School District started the new school year larger and safer.

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A St. Louis alderman is proposing regulations for golf carts within the city.

St. Louis City Alderman looks to regulate golf cart usage

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Shoshana Stahl
People across the region often see golf carts used as a mode of transportation, but one St. Louis City leader wants to regulate how they are being used.

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Water concerns continue in Bethalto, as students head back to school from the summer. School...

Brown Water Blues: Bethalto schools offer bottled water to students after discoloration, try to dispel rumors

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Avery Martinez
Dr. Jill Griffin, the district’s superintendent, told First Alert 4 that rumors on social media about students being sent to the nurses office for a small cup of water “is simply not true.” She says the bottled water will be provided for as long as necessary -- which is dependent on a number of factors.

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A blue heron wades close to shore to fish among the reeds at Marais Temps Clair Conservation...

Down the Drain: A watershed moment for America’s greatest wetlands

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Rheanna Wachter and Avery Martinez
Nestled between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers is Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area, a wetland preserve known for hosting an array of birds and consequent birders, hunters and nature enthusiasts. But the ample water that entices many species of birds and other animals to the area is also the reason it holds a special marker compared to other places - it is the only place to find a Decurrent False Aster in Missouri.

St. Louis City

The May 16 tornado killed five people in St. Louis.

Report on May 16 tornado highlights failures in St. Louis City’s emergency planning

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Matt Woods and David Amelotti
A report released Monday outlined several failures of the city of St. Louis’ emergency preparedness after emergency sirens failed to sound during an EF-3 tornado.

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A crash closed multiple lanes of I-270 near Manchester in St. Louis County on August 18, 2025.

Crash snarls traffic on NB I-270

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A crash has closed all but one lane of northbound Interstate 270 near Manchester.
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Surveillance images show a suspect running off after the hit-and-run death of Tori Dunn in the...

WANTED: Photos show man sought in woman’s hit-and-run death

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
St. Louis police are asking for help identifying a man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run.

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A tractor-trailer carrying 40,000 pounds of ribeye steaks caught fire in Phelps County on...

WATCH: 40,000 pounds of steaks burn on side of Missouri highway

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District in Phelps County responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Mon morning.

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The Saint Louis Zoo is now home to four endangered spider monkeys who were seized from...

Saint Louis Zoo takes in endangered spider monkeys recovering from illegal wildlife trade

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The Saint Louis Zoo is now home to four endangered spider monkeys who were seized from smugglers near the U.S. southern border.

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A rendering of the Animal Protective Association of Missouri's north St. Louis County site.

APA Missouri purchases North County property to expand access to pet services

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The Animal Protective Association of Missouri has purchased a property in north St. Louis County to expand access to pet services.

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1 dead in shooting south of Downtown

1 dead in shooting in St. Louis’ LaSalle neighborhood

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A man was shot and killed Sunday in the LaSalle Park neighborhood, which is south of Downtown St. Louis.

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The Wentzville School District announced a new change in its grading system for elementary...

Wentzville School District to implement new grading system

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The Wentzville School District announced a new change in its grading system for elementary schools.

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3-year-old drowns in the Lake of the Ozarks Sunday afternoon

Updated: Aug. 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A 3-year-old boy from Tuscumbia drowned in the Lake of the Ozarks Sunday afternoon.

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Under the hood and after hours: the auto shop that builds more than just engines

Under the hood and after hours: The auto class that restores more than just engines

Updated: Aug. 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Alayna Chapie
in Brinkman’s workshop, bringing engines back to life is only part of the job.

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Man works to rebuild his home after May 16 tornado

Man works to rebuild his home after May 16 tornado

Updated: Aug. 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
We are three months out from the May 16 tornado that devastated the St. Louis region, which hit especially hard in North City.

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Police: Woman shot, killed in Northwood home

Police: Woman shot, killed in Northwood home

Updated: Aug. 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Police are investigating after a woman was found shot and killed in a north St. Louis County house on Saturday.

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Despite heat, people not timid to head out to outdoor events

Despite heat, people not timid to head out to outdoor events

Updated: Aug. 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
The extreme heat in the St. Louis metro means people are coming prepared to the numerous outdoor festivals and events happening this weekend.

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Woman fatally struck by car in North County

Updated: Aug. 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A woman was fatally struck Friday by a car in north St. Louis County.

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2 local shelters host events to find pets their forever homes

2 local shelters host events to find pets their forever homes

Updated: Aug. 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Finding forever homes for animals across the St. Louis region.

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15th annual ‘Shop Out Hunger’ event benefits Operation Food Search

15th annual ‘Shop Out Hunger’ event benefits Operation Food Search

Updated: Aug. 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Helping families in St. Louis put food on the table was the goal of Saturday’s Shop Out Hunger event benefitting Operation Food Search.

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Brandon Murphy was shot and killed and a second victim was injured in a shooting at the Crown...

Man charged in June 2022 shooting that killed 1, injured another

Updated: Aug. 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM CDT
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By Kalie Strain
A 21-year-old was charged Friday in a June 2022 shooting that killed one and injured another.

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Man indicted on upgraded murder charge in Farmington shooting

Updated: Aug. 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM CDT
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By Kalie Strain
A Farmington man was indicted on an upgraded murder charge Thursday in the fatal shooting of Dreven ‘Dre’ Rawson.

Local

Missouri gives out mobile sports betting licenses; Sports betting won’t start until Dec. 1...

Missouri gives out mobile sports betting licenses; Sports betting won’t start until Dec. 1 ‘Pretty frustrating’

Updated: Aug. 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM CDT
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By Jon Kipper
Missouri is getting closer to implementing sports betting throughout the state.

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For friend Jack Shockley, Friday provided a hopeful end to the week as he was able to speak...

Western Illinois woman facing a long recovery as body cam video shows dramatic rescue from car crash

Updated: Aug. 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
For friend Jack Shockley, Friday provided a hopeful end to the week as he was able to speak with Tina Schoenfelder, as she recovers from serious injuries following a car crash.

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Man shot, killed in North City

Man shot, killed in North City

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A man was shot and killed Friday night in north St. Louis City.

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The Marshall Project and St. Louis Public Radio have partnered on a project honoring homicide...

‘Remember Me’ project honors local homicide victims

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Evan Lachnit
The Marshall Project and St. Louis Public Radio have partnered for a project that honors homicide victims.

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First Alert 4 Investigates has uncovered new records showing that former Francis Howell...

Former Francis Howell superintendent’s past linked to another six-figure payout in Kansas

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM CDT
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By Cameron Bopp
New records show that Mike Dominguez’s leadership in Kansas coincided with another costly payout, this one totaling $233,000 to a longtime employee.

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Emma Heavrin has an eye for fashion.

Meet the 12-year-old with an eye for fashion

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Emma Heavrin has an eye for fashion.

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Korean War Vet honored by family on Aug. 15, 2025 in what would've been his 100th birthday.

Korean War veteran honored on what would have been his 100th birthday

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A veteran of two wars who was taken prisoner was honored by his family on what would have been his 100th birthday.

Metro East

A helicopter crashed on a barge in Alton on August 7, 2025.

NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal helicopter crash

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
The National Transportation and Safety Board has released its preliminary report into the fatal helicopter crash on Aug. 7.

Crime

Man stole beer from Busch Stadium to sell outside, police say

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Usery
A man is accused of stealing beer from Busch Stadium and selling it outside.

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Drone 4 captured video of a car that was set on fire and a message that is being investigated...

Up to $30K reward offered in case of burning cars, ‘Death to IDF’ writing on Clayton street

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Four different organizations have offered $42,000 in combined rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for setting cars on fire and writing a “Death to IDF” message on a Clayton Street.

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City of St. Charles issues water boil advisory

Boil advisory lifted for St. Peters, city of St. Charles

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff and Shoshana Stahl
The boil advisory for St. Peters and the city of St. Charles has been lifted.

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Zachary J. Pankonin is charged in the death of Jared Bodine in Franklin County.

Colorado man charged in Franklin County murder

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A man from Colorado is charged in connection with a murder in Franklin County.

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Missouri Gaming Commission grants DraftKings, Circa Sports direct mobile sports betting licenses

Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz and Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
The license allows DraftKings and Circa Sports to operate without needing to affiliate with a land-based casino or professional sports team.

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Vendors and performers in Waterloo Fourth event say they’re still waiting to be paid

Some vendors and performers in Waterloo Fourth event say they’re still waiting to be paid

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
After a celebratory Fourth of July in Waterloo, Illinois, people now tell First Alert 4 that they feel left high and dry.

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Southwest cuts multiple Lambert flights, leaving Metro with fewer nonstop options

Southwest cuts multiple Lambert flights, leaving Metro with fewer nonstop options

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By David Amelotti
Southwest is cutting direct flights from Lambert to Little Rock, Tulsa, Charlotte, Des Moines, Oklahoma City and Wichita.

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Grand jury indicts woman on murder charge in death of Conrad Ashcraft

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By Kalie Strain
A woman was indicted by a grand jury Thursday in the death of 3-year-old Conrad Ashcraft, who died while attending a daycare in Park Hills.

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As the district restructures its elementary schools, teachers at Prather Elementary School say...

As students return to the classroom, Granite City teachers at Prather Elementary recount riding out May tornado inside school

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Caroline Hecker
As the district restructures its elementary schools, teachers at Prather Elementary School say it’s the perfect time for a fresh start.

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Doctors predict uterine cancer rates to rise

Doctors predict uterine cancer rates to rise

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Shoshana Stahl
A new study is projecting a rise in uterine cancer cases and deaths in the United States.

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Bill Rowe and his son Matt Rowe watch birds together in Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area...

A flood of effects: Federal legislation continues to worry nature enthusiasts years after ruling, with dust yet to settle on changes

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By Rheanna Wachter and Avery Martinez
Bill Rowe has been birdwatching for over half a century, but birds are not the only thing he’s witnessed: changes to the landscape and its inhabitants have fluctuated over the years — some for better and some for worse.

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Christy Edwards, a scientist at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Plant...

‘The canary in the coalmine’: How does a flower ring an alarm bell? It begins to disappear

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM CDT
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By Rheanna Wachter and Avery Martinez
Wetlands and floodplains have been rapidly depleting across the United States, and many of the plants that once thrived in the turbulent environment of floodplains are now facing a harsher reality.

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Pots of decurrent false aster, also known as a Boltonia Decurrens, sit stacked in a greenhouse...

The root issue: How historical data, modern legislation show the ongoing battle between wetland protection, Midwestern farmers

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM CDT
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By Rheanna Wachter and Avery Martinez
he Midwest is heavily associated with farming and agriculture, but it wasn’t always that way. Over the decades, a turn towards creating farmland in Missouri and Illinois created irreversible changes in the landscape and the presence of the things within it.

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Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center will be joining Crate & Barrel and Treats to host an...

Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center to host adoption event and open spay and neuter clinic

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM CDT
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By Karla Vasquez Mejia
Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center will be joining Crate & Barrel and Treats to host an adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 16.

We the People

We the People: Young entrepreneur turns dream into reality

We the People: Young entrepreneur turns dream into reality

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM CDT
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By Justin Andrews
Roughly six years ago, First Alert 4’s Justin Andrews met 10-year-old Joshua Danrich. He had a big smile, a bottle of homemade air freshener and an even bigger dream.

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Robert Linton was convicted of multiple counts of sex crimes against a child on Aug. 13.

St. Louis man convicted on multiple counts of sex crimes against a child

Updated: Aug. 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM CDT
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By Karla Vasquez Mejia
A St. Louis man was convicted on multiple counts of sex crimes against a child that occurred in 2019 and 2020.
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