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Murder investigation originating from a traffic stop leads to arrest

RawNews1st January 13, 2023

1/13/2023

RawNews1st -Belleville and Freeburg detectives jointly presented information related to the January 11, 2023, murder investigation originating from a traffic stop in Belleville to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s office.

The State’s Attorney’s office has reviewed the case and issued the following charges:

• Scottie R. Lambert, 33, of Belleville, was charged with one count of First Degree Murder, a Class M Felony; one count of Home Invasion, a Class X Felony; one count of Armed Robbery, a Class X Felony; and one count of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, a Class 2 Felony. Lambert’s bond was set at $1,000,000.00.

Lambert is currently on parole from Illinois Department of Corrections.

Detectives from both agencies continue the investigation.

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If anyone has information related to this case, please contact the Freeburg or Belleville Police.

Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crimestoppers. Police are not currently seeking any other suspects in the case.