Two East St. Louis residents, Jahvaris L. Reese (39) and Ieasha L. White (31), face serious felony charges following a failed Shiloh bank robbery attempt on July 13 at Commerce Bank. After demanding cash with a note, the duo left empty-handed when bank tellers refused to comply. Arrested the next day by Monroe County deputies, both suspects remain in custody under St. Clair County felony warrants charging Financial Institution Robbery and Attempted Robbery.
St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Weekly Whirlwind of Woes: “No Cash, No Escape: East St. Louis Duo Jahvaris Reese and Ieasha White Nabbed by Monroe Sheriffs and Locked Up Facing Heavy Felony Robbery Warrants!
Monday morning at Greenmount Crossing Drive,
Ten twenty-three, two arrived to survive.
Commerce Bank in the block of four-thousand,
Two East St. Louis residents stepped on the housing.
Jahvaris L. Reese, thirty-nine in his age,
And Ieasha L. White, thirty-one on the page.
Faces covered up tight, stepping through the glass door,
Handed over a note, demanding money and more.
But the staff held their ground, refused to comply,
Turned the threat right around under Shiloh’s clear sky.
Left with no single bill, empty-handed they fled,
Direction unknown while the rumors all spread.
Shiloh PD stepped up, pulled the clues from the scene,
Tracked the neighborhood streets where the suspects had been—
Block of Forty-Fourth Street, thirteen hundred the line,
Cornered both of the names in a short period of time.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department took the lead,
Arrested both on Tuesday with efficiency and speed.
No incidents reported as the handcuffs clicked tight,
Handed off to St. Clair for the legal fight.
State’s Attorney reviewed all the facts of the case,
By Thursday afternoon, felony charges in place:
Attempted robbery charged, financial institution as well,
Warrants signed by a judge with a story to tell.
Prosecutors request that they stay behind bars,
No release on the streets, no speeding off in cars.
Shiloh Police Department gives the proper respect,
To Monroe, to O’Fallon, and the team that checked.
A joint effort completed, justice taking its course,
When the counties connect with a unified force.
St. Louis Crime Chime: Partnering for a Safer Community
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Through its St. Louis Crime Chime section. This essential platform empowers residents by highlighting emerging threats and safety concerns, encouraging vigilance and informed decision-making. Beyond reporting, it holds individuals and institutions accountable by keeping arrests and legal proceedings in the public eye, promoting transparency and urging neighbors to protect and support one another.
While the headlines often confront difficult truths, they also serve as a rallying cry for action. By staying informed through reliable sources and official police data, residents can move beyond fear and take an active role in prevention and community-building efforts. Together, we can transform awareness into meaningful change, helping St. Louis write a safer, more hopeful chapter for all.
What You Can Do
- Get Mental Health resources help for you and your family
- For daily updates, check the SLMPD Crime and Investigations page.
- For anonymous tips to the St. Louis police, use the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for free and confidential support. We provide free & confidential support to people in crisis for any reason, 24 hours a day.
- StopBullying.gov: Offers resources and help lines, including options for youth and veterans (Dial 988 then press 1).
- Protect our children: https://dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm
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