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75-Year-Old Accused in Canton Festival Theft | Peoria News
A 75-year-old man, Craig West, faces felony theft charges for allegedly stealing over $500 from the Canton Friendship Festival — a beloved community event. Pleading not guilty in court, he’s been assigned a public defender and waived his preliminary hearing, with a pretrial scheduled for November 2. While free on pretrial release, the festival board discovered unauthorized withdrawals that sparked the investigation. The case is still unfolding, with eyes on how justice plays out for West and the town’s cherished annual celebration. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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