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Two Meth Lab Suspects Appear in Federal Court

Friday May 25 | via WMBD-TV Peoria

Two people, arrested after police discovered a working meth lab in their East Peoria motel room, were arraigned Friday in Peoria federal court after their case was there from Tazewell County Circuit court.

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Two People Indicted In Connection with Meth Lab Find

Thursday May 17 | via WMBD-TV Peoria

Two people, arrested after police discovered a working meth lab in their motel room, were indicted Thursday.

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Two People Charged in East Peoria Meth Lab Case

Friday May 4 | via WMBD-TV Peoria

Two people, arrested after police found a working meth lab in their motel room, were formally charged Friday.

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Two People Arrested for East Peoria Meth Lab

Thursday May 3 | via WMBD-TV Peoria

Police responding to a domestic disturbance wind up making a meth bust in East Peoria early Thursday morning.

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Concealed carry controversy continues

Thursday May 3 | via WEEK-TV

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Don Jackson, the president of the Peoria NAACP says the state of Illinois doesn't need a concealed carry gun law, no matter that most other states do.

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My girl got arrested for DUI, sentenced to probation w/ random drug tests. She failed her 3rd one. can she still petition judge?

She was arrested for DUI, no jail time. She has done 70 hrs of community service (supposed to be done in 2010), but is attempting to petition the judge to move from IL to NYC. She was told by PO to get a lease for a NYC apt to petition judge. Is this going to be feasible given the recent failed drop? I am really freaking out! thanks in advance

I would not sign a lease in NYC unless and until you get permission from the Judge to make the move. If she is denied...

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