Deputies increased patrols in East China Township after five men ran from a Thursday morning crash at King and Meisner roads. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office say three had been caught, while two remained on the run as police dogs searched the area. East China Schools briefly locked down as a precaution but classes soon resumed. Officials said the men were not armed or dangerous and the public was safe. No injuries were reported from the crash.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet