🌱 Drug Kingpin Sentenced + Space Station Flies Over STL + CWE Thefts

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Here are the top 3 stories in St. Louis today:

1. The leader of a St. Louis drug ring was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Wednesday. 49-year-old James L. Brownridge has admitted to trafficking around six kilos of methamphetamine, 3.3. kilos of cocaine, and 102 grams of cocaine base. Brownridge is one of 11 suspects to have pleaded guilty in connection with the drug ring so far. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. The International Space Station passed over the St. Louis region on Tuesday, capturing the interstellar view on video. The satellite footage shared shows a clear view of the city and the Metro East at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. According to NASA, locals will have a chance to spot the station in the sky for five minutes on Saturday morning. (Jacksonville Journal-Courier)
3. Restaurants in the Central West End are boarding up windows and doors after a string of overnight break-ins on Tuesday. Sunisa’s Thai Bowl, Hon’s Wok, and a Wing Stop location on Lindell Boulevard were among the businesses hit by attempted burglaries this week. Police have not determined whether the incidents are connected but ask anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 366-371-TIPS. (KSDK.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• Thursday Nights At The Museum At Missouri History Museum (5:30 PM)
• Open Jam Session At National Blues Museum (6:00 PM)
• Hysteria Fest At Arkadin Cinema And Bar (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis County Police Department currently has several open positions, including Warrants Clerk, Public Safety Dispatcher, and Security Officer. No training is necessary! Visit the link to learn how to apply. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• Searching for the perfect place to call home? Don't miss these upcoming houses in the St. Louis area. (St. Louis Patch)
• The Missouri History Museum is collecting items from the LGBTQIA+ community to create an exhibit in the near future. Click here to view their current online exhibit and learn how to donate artifacts. (Pride St. Louis via Facebook)

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About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.