BETHALTO - James J. Pugh, 34, of the 100 block of Sunset Drive, Bethalto, was charged Monday with unlawful delivery of methamphetamine and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

He allegedly delivered less than five grams of the drug to an informant on Sept. 15. He was also accused of fleeing a police officer at more than 21 mph over the speed limit on Dec. 11 Bail was set at $33,000. He was charged Monday.

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ALTON - Marcus J. Baum, 31, of the 2300 block of Birch Street, Alton, was charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

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He allegedly possessed less than five grams of the drug on Sunday. Bail was set at $15,000.

WORDEN - Karen C. Best, 39, was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

She allegedly possessed a 2008 Chevrolet Traverse of Sunday. The charge was filed Monday. Bail was set at $30,000.

ALTON - Terrez T. Whitehead, 20, of East St. Louis, was charged with aggravated unlawful of use of a weapon and obstruction of justice.

He allegedly possessed a 9 mm handgun on Monday while he was under the age of 21. He was also accused of giving a false name and date of birth to a police officer. The offense was on Monday. Bail was set at $25,000

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