Man accused of Belleville meat tampering is ruled too dangerous for bail
EAST ST. LOUIS • Regardless of Ron Avers’ frail appearance and his attorney’s claim that hiding sewing needles in supermarket meat is not a crime of violence, a federal judge here decided Wednesday that Avers is too dangerous for bail.
“The court cannot find any (bail) conditions that are adequate and sufficient and that would reasonably ensure the safety … of the community,” U.S. District Judge David Herndon said. He ordered that Avers, 68, of Belleville, remain in the St. Clair County Jail until trial Nov. 3.
Nobody was seriously hurt in seven incidents in 2013-14 in which needles were discovered. One buyer reported being stuck in the hand, and another found a needle in her mouth.
Avers, a disabled veteran who carries an oxygen tank to aid his breathing, was arrested in July, based on a review of surveillance pictures from the Shop ’n Save store at 4201 North Belt West in Belleville. He is charged with violating the Product Packaging Protection Act.
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Just my opinion, but I think he does need to stay in confinement of some type, as his actions posed a danger to society.
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