Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
October 5, 2018
The Cahokia Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in the investigation of the death of 47-year-old Jermaine L. Ross who was found at his residence, 208 Elm St. Cahokia, IL 62206.
The Cahokia Police Department was called to 208 Elm St. Cahokia, IL 62206 on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 1253 hours. A friend of the deceased victim came to the residence with other acquaintances to get haircuts from the victim who was a professional barber.
When they arrived, they found the victim, Jermaine Ross deceased inside his residence and called police.
When police arrived there were no signs of forced entry into the residence. The victim was found inside his residence.
On Thursday, October 4, 2018 the Cahokia Police Department requested the activation of the Major Case Squad after an autopsy revealed Mr. Ross died of a single gunshot wound.
During the investigation and after following up on numerous leads the Investigators of the Major Case Squad developed information that led them to take two individuals into custody for questioning.
Late on Friday, October 5, 2018, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office charged 30-year-old Melinda M. Graves of Cahokia in the death of Jermaine L. Ross. The other suspect was released pending further investigation.
Ms. Graves was charged with:
MURDER/INTENT TO KILL/INJURE
In addition, her bond was set at $500,000.00.
Ms. Graves is being held at the St. Clair County Jail.
There will be a press conference at the Cahokia Police Department, 103 Main St. Cahokia, IL 62206 on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Capt. Dennis Plew
Deputy Commander
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
