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Repeat DUI offender Roth is arrested again His seventh is upgraded to felony BY GEORGE PAWLACZYK - News-Democrat E-Mail Print Text Size: tool nameclose tool goes here MILLSTADT -- Matthew B. Both, accused since last year of six DUIs, walked out of an in-patient treatment center Thursday, got drunk and crashed a Chevy Blazer after forcing several motorists to drive off the road, police said. Roth, 48, was charged Thursday night with his seventh misdemeanor drunken driving charge that was upgraded Friday to felony DUI. This latest arrest marks the second felony drinking and driving charge since May when police said Roth crashed a 2007 Chevy Cobalt very near the same spot as his latest wreck. He is being held in the St. Clair County Jail on $200,000 bail. Roth was also charged with misdemeanor driving on a suspended license. Matthew B. Roth - Provided to BND At 8:50 p.m. Thursday, State Police arrested Roth near Illinois 158 and Douglas Street just west of Millstadt, where he had driven off the road. Roth was arrested on June 9 on the May charge as he was released from a treatment center at a St. Louis veteran's hospital. He is a former Marine. When he failed to show up in court on the May charge, Sheriff's Department Captain Steve Johnson and other officers tracked Roth to the veteran's hospital, where staff assured them he would be held for treatment until his release to St. Clair County. On Aug. 26 after his release from treatment, St. Clair County Circuit Judge John Baricevic released Roth on $100,000 recognizance bond under special conditions. Baricevic ordered that Roth could get out of jail only if he was released to the direct custody of a counselor from Gateway Substance Abuse Counseling in Caseyville. He was ordered to remain at the center and receive treatment. His next court appearance is set for Dec. 10. "He would have had to walk out. He is supposed to be in Gateway. He is not out legally or else I'd know about it," said Belleville attorney Tom Daley, who represents Roth. Roth has four DUI convictions in Missouri in addition to the seven charges since 2007 he has received in Illinois, according to driving records from both states. Court records here show that in three of the Illinois DUIs, a judge dismissed automatic driver's license suspensions after local police failed to show up. Millstadt Police Chief Ed Wilkerson has said his men didn't show up in court because they were not notified. Because of complexities in the state's DUI law, Roth could legally drive when he was charged with his fifth drunken driving violation since 2007 on Feb. 13, after police said he smashed his vehicle into a pickup truck parked in the driveway of the Millstadt home of a county deputy sheriff. The first DUI filed against Roth in April of 2007, several months after his Illinois driver's license was restored, was reduced to reckless conduct not involving a motor vehicle

Too bad this scum's picture will not post. It is from the Belleville News Democrat. He has terrorized St Louis and Illinois yet  he is never really punished! Which Democrat does he know so that he keeps getting a get out of jail free card!!??

WASHINGTON — The natural gas industry says there should be plenty of the fuel for heating this winter and prices are likely to be about the same as last winter. Although nearly half of natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico remains shut down because of recent hurricanes, the industry expects gas inventories at the start of winter to be well above the five-year average. The Natural Gas Supply Association said Thursday gas production is expected to be about 8 percent higher than last winter, with more wells operating. The group expects the slowing economy to reduce industry demand for gas. And it says an expected milder-than-normal winter also should put downward pressure on prices. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

Not sure on Missouri but in Il rates to go up 30 to 40 percent? Is that to pay fo rthe bif wigs executive homes, vaca homes, ridiculous salaries? Do they think we are all STUPID?  Why the elected officials DO NOTHING!!??

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Effective: September 18, 2008

A water Boil Order has been issued for THE ENTIRE MARYVILLE WATER DISTRICT as outlined on the map below.  Water Customers within the red outlined area are to boil all water that will be used for drinking and food preparation for the next 48hrs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Maryville Water Office at 345-7029 (ext 1) during normal operating business hours. For after business hour information, you may contact the Maryville Police Dept at 344-8899.  Any correspondence should be directed to; Attn: Patrick C Presson, Public Works Director, 2520 N Center Street, Maryville IL  62062.

Thank You

 Thank you but NO THANK YOU! Once again we have NOT been informed about a boil water order until it is 24 hrs later AFTER we, our children and pets have drank the poison. I am looking for some assistance by Elliot Davis  or someone who will make this "village" use the medis we wathc St Louis media to inform us just like O Fallon, Highland, Alton. All the ST Louis area that the water is dangerous! You cannot look at their website 24 /7 EVERYDAY to find out that the water is bad! This has been pointed out and they say look at the website and we send a notice t some media company tha tinformes the media.....WHAT MEDIA? I look at news websites plus watch FOX 2 atleast once a day and heard nothing. I may be wrong so I did a search Belleville NEws Democrat, KSDK, KTVI and a general search and foiund NO NOTICE!

I surveyed the neighboorhood --no one knows! With the 3x higher taxes then St Louis and safety reason(autoimmune disease, children, seniors...)WE DEMAND TO KNOW! Most people can't play at he computer all day some people do not have a computer(yes, hard to believe but I do know a few).

Now I have heard it all..............When you call DISH network you get India, UHC subrogation harrasers(when you try to use your healthcare that you pay 500 a month for) non English speaking India , Iraq..not sure, all of wour products wriiten in Spanish but when you call the state of Illinois the number of the LEGAL drivers liscense assistance Jesse Whites website  phone number-----you cannot proceed without picking SPANISh or ENGLISH????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How OFFENSIVE and disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INSULTING !ROD-English is the official language of the USA! I refused t o pick--they disconnected me. And isn't it discrimination if they do nto offer German, Polish, Italian...etc!!!! I feel we are sititng back while our counrty is being stripped to nothing! I cannot believe this is happening and no protests are happening--yes an English speaking protest. Are forms being printed in all other languages that are LEGAL citizens? NO!

Why is the place to get a LEGAL dl given SPANISH directions---this is promoting ILLEGALS.

LEARN THE LANGUAGE or do not get public schools, medicaid, food stamps, DRIVERS LISCENSE( how can they read the signs????????????)--TAX DOLLARS pays for these benefits and PRIVELEGES!

Yes I have already called the officials  I hope you do the same.

....and I believe it!

Just announced---After the Crue played on Jimmy Kimmel last night it was announced today---CRUEFEST! NOt a bad act in the bunch. I will start saving my dollars now--Buckcherry-Papa Roach-Trapt and Sixx AM!!!!!!I hope I can get great seats with no scalper involvement but Verizon at(always Riverport to me )is hard to get lower level anymore. Small size and radio proms I guess. July 20th and I am planning to be there! It is going to be all high energy full out rockers and outside ein the July sunshine!. It should start early?? since Maryland Hts usually has a definite noise shut down time that is alweays enforced(I remember Steven Tyler complaining about it). 

Velvet Revolver founding members Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and Dave Kushner announced today that they are parting ways with singer Scott Weiland. "This band is all about its fans and its music and Scott Weiland isn't 100% committed to either,” said Slash. "Among other things, his increasingly erratic on-stage behavior and personal problems have forced us to move on." from the Velvet Revolver Official Website

I saw them in St Louis at The Pageant in 2004 when they first got together---PURE  NON-STOP ROCK but you knew with drugs involved it wouldn't last. I knew it was going to be short lived. Wonder who the new lead singer will be....?

From the BND business section:

Pass Pets pet store has left St. Clair Square after 20 years at the mall. St. Clair Square Marketing Director Jodi Zimmerman said the pet shop closed earlier last week. She said it had operated at the mall since 1988. The St. Charles, Mo.-based Pass Pets Ltd. had been located on the Upper Level next-door to Macy's and had previously occupied space on the Lower Level. ...

Thankfully this place is finally out of business. It sells for profits puppy mill dogs. I could not even walk past that place without becomming angry seeing those poor dogs on display stuffed in the windows, So sad. Dogs are COMPANION animals! Please rescue a dog or find a REPUTABLE breeder.

Dave Murray said song birds are singing in the morning even with the snow and ice--  well birds must be confused these days(or I have never seen  this before....Over 50 huge seagulls were in the Edwardsville Dierberg's /Red Robin Hamburger parking lot. Actting just like they do in Florida swooping down, being loud and hanging around in groups in the parking lot. No camera with me but they cart guy needed a hat ASAP!

We went to the KID ROCK show last night at the Scottrade Center. As usual great, unusual show from a guy  who gives you your 40 bucks worth.

Here is the camera policy that the Scottrade Center posted on there website before we left the house. Yes I check. I am a respectful concertgoer so if it say s no camera I do not try to "sneek it in" or give the minimum wage workers a hard time.

Kid Rock is coming to the Scottrade Center February 16, 2008, with special guest Rev Run, former frontman of Run-DMC!

Camera Policy:

Cameras are allowed at the Kid Rock concert under the following stipulations.

1. No video cameras allowed.
2. No flash photography may be used.
3. No cameras with a lens larger than 200mm.
4. Digital cameras are permitted as long as they do not record video.

Anyone that has a camera that violates the above stipulations will not be allowed to enter the building until they have returned the camera to their vehicle.

The first time I could recall this no one touched you at the doors--no patting down not even half hardly--NOTHING! Lots of coats on (wintertime) and I saw 3 LOOONG lenses --real cameras halfway trying to hide under coats--walked right in.

Camera and cell phone flashing EVERYWHERE! We had 12th row and for once I thought I could get a few good shots with my cheapie digital that did  have  a small-legal- zoom. After about 3 songs I was tapped and asked to give up my camera. I was walked over to guest service-ALL THE WAY AROUNG THE ARENA--. WHAT THE???? W"well we think it is bull#$%& but Kid Rock security changed their minds and are ejecting people from the show with cameras so you can turn it in now or leave. The whole way missing the show I saw hundreds of flashes and the rest of the night I saw about 8-10 people in front of me flashing away with all great shots of Kid Rock and REV Run????  THe flashed ALL NIGHT--never touched or asked to leave.Two Scottrade center employees just stood there and danced watching the flashes! EIther enforce the policy for everyone or stick it where the sun doesn't shine! Why was I singled out...I didn't have a skin tight outfit on or I didn't look like I would kick some butt???  Scottrade Center needs to think twice before they discriminate against a select few!

Concerts which I have attended about 4 per year since I was 12 years old are mostly like prison camps for the law abiding and the law breakers seem to rule. Yes, the Scottrade Center is one of the venues off my list of where my money will be spent. I will not be singled out --treat ALL PATRONS FAIRLY!

Also while picking up the camera--no high paid supervisor would come out of hiding---he/she left the minimum wage girls to take the heat.

Again what the ....either enforce  the same "rule" for everyone or do not discriminate a few. They need to stop all events until they get some training and consistency.

We went to the KID ROCK show last night at the Scottrade Center. As usual great, unusual show from a guy  who gives you your 40 bucks worth.

Here is the camera policy that the Scottrade Center posted on there website before we left the house. Yes I check. I am a respectful concertgoer so if it say s no camera I do not try to "sneek it in" or give the minimum wage workers a hard time.

Kid Rock is coming to the Scottrade Center February 16, 2008, with special guest Rev Run, former frontman of Run-DMC!

Camera Policy:

Cameras are allowed at the Kid Rock concert under the following stipulations.

1. No video cameras allowed.
2. No flash photography may be used.
3. No cameras with a lens larger than 200mm.
4. Digital cameras are permitted as long as they do not record video.

Anyone that has a camera that violates the above stipulations will not be allowed to enter the building until they have returned the camera to their vehicle.

The first time I could recall this no one touched you at the doors--no patting down not even half hardly--NOTHING! Lots of coats on (wintertime) and I saw 3 LOOONG lenses --real cameras halfway trying to hide under coats--walked right in.

Camera and cell phone flashing EVERYWHERE! We had 12th row and for once I thought I could get a few good shots with my cheapie digital that did  have  a small-legal- zoom. After about 3 songs I was tapped and asked to give up my camera. I was walked over to guest service-ALL THE WAY AROUNG THE ARENA--. WHAT THE???? W"well we think it is bull#$%& but Kid Rock security changed their minds and are ejecting people from the show with cameras so you can turn it in now or leave. The whole way missing the show I saw hundreds of flashes and the rest of the night I saw about 8-10 people in front of me flashing away with all great shots of Kid Rock and REV Run????  THe flashed ALL NIGHT--never touched or asked to leave.Two Scottrade center employees just stood there and danced watching the flashes! EIther enforce the policy for everyone or stick it where the sun doesn't shine! Why was I singled out...I didn't have a skin tight outfit on or I didn't look like I would kick some butt???  Scottrade Center needs to think twice before they discriminate against a select few!

Concerts which I have attended about 4 per year since I was 12 years old are mostly like prison camps for the law abiding and the law breakers seem to rule. Yes, the Scottrade Center is one of the venues off my list of where my money will be spent. I will not be singled out --treat ALL PATRONS FAIRLY!

Also while picking up the camera--no high paid supervisor would come out of hiding---he/she left the minimum wage girls to take the heat.

Again what the ....either enforce  the same "rule" for everyone or do not discriminate a few. They need to stop all events until they get some training and consistency.

Last year my husband and I went to the Oscar movie marathon at the AMC on West Olive.  It is the Saturday before the Oscars.Thirty bucks for all the picture nominees ,  a collectible lanyard, popcorn and pop with refills all day. A movie lovers dream! The only negative was too much salt(my fault from the popcorn) and a few numb body parts from sititing so long.

I just found out it will be held again at the West Olive AMC AND this year Chesterfield(not sure if it is the Valley location). It is on the AMC website. The movies look better this year. It was a fun day with many crazy movie watchers all in one room! It looks like no pop included this year?! If anyone knows please post.