MCS Report #810
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Cahokia Heights Police Department
Date of Activation: 08/24/2023
Commander and Department: Lt. Bud Jeremias, Collinsville Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Kevin Phegley, Columbia Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Aaron Keeney, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department
Victim: Miljavon Lennearl Sawyer
Suspect(s): Unknown
The Cahokia Heights Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Miljavon Sawyer (age 21). At approximately 3:41 pm, officers responded to the 5800 block of Pocket Road for a report of a body in a field. Upon arrival, officers located Miljavon’s body. He had been shot multiple times and his body set on fire. He was pronounced dead on scene.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
