Suspect Captured, Lockdown Lifted In Washington, MO Schools
Derrick Howard, Jr. was driving on a revoked license and had active warrants for traffic violations. According to sheriff’s deputies, a shotgun and drug paraphernalia were found in his vehicle. He will face traffic charges as well as a charge of resisting arrest.
Police: Man Shoots at Neighbor After Being Uninvited to Wedding
A Valley Park man shot at his neighbor Saturday after the neighbor said he did not want the man at his wedding, St. Louis County Police said. Casey McBride, 23, of the 600 block of Leonard Drive in Valley Park, was charged Sunday with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
Arnold Man Arrested in Connection With Murder of Elderly Man in Alabama
An Arnold man was arrested on Monday in connection with a homicide investigation in Mobile, AL, according to a report from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Scott Jones, 37, of Elk Ridge Drive in Arnold, was wanted by law enforcement authorities in Mobile in connection to a Feb. 2010 homicide in which someone entered an elderly couple's home during the night and assaulted them with a blunt object.
Boyfriend Charged With Murder of Pevely Woman
Brian Edward Smith, 32, of Imperial, was charged Thursday with second Degree murder in the death of Heather Renee Beckley, 34, of Pevely. The two had been dating and were in a relationship, according to police investigators.
Former Maryville Officer Charged With Fraud
A Madison County Grand Jury indicted a former Maryville police officer yesterday on charges relating to a fraudulent worker’s compensation claim. Richard A. Turner is facing multiple charges involving a claim he made while working for the Maryville Police Department in 2009.
U City Man in Ski Mask Robbed Quick Stop
A man is accused of robbing the M&A Quick Stop on Olive Boulevard in University City Saturday. James E. Brown, 21, of the 6900 block of Melrose Avenue in University City, was charged Sunday with first-degree robbery.
U City Woman Arrested After Trying to Steal From Victoria's Secret
Damesha M. Mitchell, 19, and Claudell Webb Jr., 22, were arrested by St. Peters Police after attempting to steal nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise from Macy's and Victoria's Secret. Both were charged with a Class C felony stealing charge for theft of items more than $500.
Man Arrested After Trying to Steal From Victoria's Secret
Damesha M. Mitchell, 19, and Claudell Webb Jr., 22, were arrested by St. Peters Police after attempting to steal nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise from Macy's and Victoria's Secret. Both were charged with a Class C felony stealing charge for theft of items more than $500.
DWI Charge in Clayton is Man's Third Since 2000
A St. Louis County man faces his third DWI charge since 2000 after a Clayton officer pulled him over at 2:10 a.m. last Tuesday on Clayton Road. Christopher Heil, 45, of the 1400 block of Willowbrooke in St. Louis County, was charged with driving while intoxicated as an aggravated offender, a class C felony.
North County Man Charged With Illegally Carrying Weapon
A North County man was charged with carrying a weapon and driving while revoked after being pulled over Saturday in University City. David C. President, 20, of the 1100 block of Waldorf Avenue in Bellefontaine Neighbors, was charged Sunday with unlawful use of a weapon and driving with a revoked license.
Police: Couple Uses Hammer to Beat Man, Steal Three Cell Phones
A man and a woman attacked an employee as he was closing the Wireless Connect store at 7207 Manchester in Maplewood Dec. 19. Teresa M. Moss, 18, of the 2200 block of Yale Avenue in Maplewood, and Arvell Pruitt, 19, of the 1600 block of Glenechort Drive in Hillsdale, were charged Sunday with first-degree assault and first-degree robbery.
Police: Couple Uses Hammer to Beat Man, Steal Three Cell Phones
A man and a woman attacked an employee as he was closing the Wireless Connect store at 7207 Manchester in Maplewood Dec. 19. Teresa M. Moss, 18, of the 2200 block of Yale Avenue in Maplewood, and Arvell Pruitt, 19, of the 1600 block of Glenechort Drive in Hillsdale, were charged Sunday with first-degree assault and first-degree robbery.
Police: Men Ran Out of Store With 36 Hoodies
Two men are accused of grabbing 36 women’s hoodies and running out the door at Sports Authority in Kirkwood. Robert Floyd, 21, of the 2900 block of Aberdeen Drive in North County, and Arieon D. Ford, 20, of the 5400 block of Genevieve Avenue in St. Louis, were charged Tuesday with felony stealing.
Police: Men Ran Out of Store With 36 Hoodies
Two men are accused of grabbing 36 women’s hoodies and running out the door at Sports Authority in Kirkwood. Robert Floyd, 21, of the 2900 block of Aberdeen Drive in North County, and Arieon D. Ford, 20, of the 5400 block of Genevieve Avenue in St. Louis, were charged Tuesday with felony stealing.
Man Gets 28 Years in Prison for Kirkwood Rape
A Manchester man was sentenced to 28 years in prison earlier this week for the 2011 rape of a then 15-year-old girl in Kirkwood. Robert B. Hunt, who was 19 at the time of the incident, was found guilty of one count of forcible rape and one count of armed criminal action on Tuesday, according to court documents.
Man Charged In Fatal Hit And Run Accident
A man has been charged in a fatal hit and run accident in north St. Louis. Arron Smith, 21, was charged with Manslaughter and Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Accident.
Teen Charged With Robbing Pizza Delivery Driver
An 18-year-old has been arrested for robbing a pizza delivery driver on Sunday night. Wesley Marks is charged with robbery.
Police: Florissant Man Robbed North County Resident at Gunpoint
A Florissant man robbed a North County resident at gunpoint, taking an Xbox game system and cash Friday in the 3700 block of Candlewyck Club Court, St. Louis County Police said. Darnell Lathan, 32, of the 1400 block of Hollywood Lane in Florissant, was charged Saturday with first-degree robbery.
Police: Man Brings Gun into St. Louis Outlet Mall
A 17-year-old St. Louis man faces a criminal charge after he carried a concealed handgun into a store at St. Louis Outlet Mall Friday, police said. Vernel Latchison, 17, of the 2500 block of Warren Street in North St. Louis, was charged Saturday with unlawful use of a weapon.
Airport Bar Break-In Suspect Leaves Behind Alcohol-Soaked Underwear
A man was arrested by Lambert-St. Louis International Airport security agents after he broke into a closed Pasta House restaurant, leaving his cell phone and alcohol-soaked underwear behind. David M. LaPrade, 24 of Southampton, MA, was charged with second-degree burglary and property damage.
Police: Hazelwood Man Steals Keys, Takes Neighbor's SUV
A man snuck into a neighbor’s home on Hazelcrest Drive Dec. 10 and then stole an SUV belonging to the neighbor, Hazelwood Police said. Shawon Jones, 18, of the 7500 block of Hazelcrest Drive in Hazelwood, was charged Wednesday with first-degree burglary and stealing a vehicle.
Man Charged In Officer-Involved Shooting
A man has been charged in an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. Jerome J. Taylor, 23, was charged with one count of Assault/Attempt Assault First Degree on a Law Enforcement Officer, one count of Armed Criminal Action, and one count of Controlled Substances: Distribute/deliver/Sale Manufacture/Produce.
Calverton Park Man Charged With Hitting, Choking Girlfriend
A Calverton Park man faces criminal charges after St. Louis County Police said he hit and choked his girlfriend Dec. 7 in North County. Emmanuel Keith Ray, 21, of the first block of White Drive in Calverton Park, was charged Friday with second-degree domestic assault.
Police: Florissant Man Hit Girlfriend in Head With 2x4
A man hit his girlfriend in the head with a two-by-four wooden plank and punched another man Friday, Florissant Police said. Kevin Booker, 46, of the 2700 block of Countryside Drive, was charged Saturday with second-degree domestic assault, third-degree assault and armed criminal action.
Assault, Property Damage Charges Land Man on Most Wanted List
The St. Louis County Police Department regularly maintains a list of its most wanted fugitives. Alfredo V. Barrera is wanted on charges of assault in the first degree, domestic assault, assault in the third degree and property damage. His last known address is in St. Louis.
Police Make Arrest In Subway Robberies
St. Louis police have charged one person in two separate robberies. Deangelo Webb, 19, is charged with Robbery 1st and Armed Criminal Action for an armed robbery at the Subway in the 2200 block of South Grand.
Police: South County Man Attempted Robbery With Pocket Knife
A South County man tried to rob another person by knife-point at a bus stop at the West Velma and South Broadway intersection Dec. 18, police said. St. Louis County Police said Robert M. Hixson, 26, pulled out a pocket knife and demanded cigarettes and cash from a person at the bus stop at about 2:40 p.m.
Woman Arrives Home to Find Stranger Carrying Her TV
A South County woman arrived home and walked into her living room Dec. 5 to find a stranger attempting to walk out with her television. William Payne Kehr, 21, of the 7900 block of Fleta Street in South County, was charged Dec. 6 with first-degree burglary and felony stealing.
Police: St. Charles Man Stole Catcher's Mitt from Walmart
A St. Charles man was arrested after St. Peters Police say the man took sporting goods from Walmart. Matthew Lee Perrey, 24, of the 100 block of McDonough in St. Charles, was charged on Dec. 13 with stealing and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
Police: Man Kicks in Doors, Throws Down and Injures Woman
A St. Charles man injured a St. Charles woman Nov. 30 by throwing her down, police said. St. Charles Police said that John W. Smelser, 36, was in a rage at the victim when he kicked in a locked door in the 3200 block of Janton Lane in St. Charles, then pushed his mother aside and kicked in a locked bedroom door.
Shiloh Man Attacked By Mentally Ill Neighbor
Police tracked down the suspect, Changa Bakar, and quickly determined that he was mentally ill. Bakar has been charged with misdemeanors in the past.
Shiloh Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
A Caseyville, Illinois man is behind bars after investigators say child pornography was found on a computer he was allegedly using. On Monday, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney issued a two-count warrant charging Thomas Siefert of the 100 block of Caseyville with possessing child pornography, a class 3 felony.
Mother's Boyfriend Charged With Beating Baby
James Caskey, 23, admitted to causing the injuries to the child. He was arrested and charged with aggravated battery to a child.
Police: Woman Attacked CentrePointe Staff Member, Broke Her Collarbone
Patsha Ramsey, 18, of the 1600 block of Olive Street in the City of St. Louis, was charged Wednesday with second-degree assault.
O'Fallon Man Charged With Choking Ex-Girlfriend
An O’Fallon man faces a criminal charge for choking his ex-girlfriend Wednesday at his home in the 8100 block of O’Fallon Lakes Drive. Jamal Rhodes, 25, of the 8100 block of O’Fallon Lakes Drive in O’Fallon, was charged Thursday with second-degree assault.
Homeless Man Accused of Robbing Good Samaritan
A homeless man is facing charges after he allegedly robbed a Good Samaritan at knife point in Warrenton, Missouri. Police say Joshua Fillman, 25, held Erv Yoder at knife-point after Yoder drove him to a hospital to get treatment, waited for him for more than two hours, gave him a hot meal and even offered to drive him to a friend’s house in Wentzville.
Police Say Barbershop Shooting Started with Discussion of Newtown Killings
Wentzville Police have released the probable cause statement from yesterday's shooting at All Cuts Barber Shop in Wentzville. The suspect, Lester Davis, has a felony conviction in New Jersey and a history of altercations with neighbors that have resulted in the issuance of an order of protection against him.
Police: Man Attacks Brother With Knife, Threatens to Burn House Down
David A. Hall, 31, was charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon after the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department said he knowingly exhibited a four-inch pocket knife in a threatening manner.
Police: Teens Steal Money From Employer To Buy Dope, Have Party
Three young men in Marthasville Missouri are under arrest after a failed plot to steal money to buy marijuana was unraveled by local police. Corey Reiling-Clark, Jacob Fuse and Jasper Meyer-Coates all face charges in the incident. Police say their plan was elaborate, but their motive was merely to buy marijuana and have a party.
Police: Teens Steal Money From Employer To Buy Dope, Have Party
Three young men in Marthasville Missouri are under arrest after a failed plot to steal money to buy marijuana was unraveled by local police. Corey Reiling-Clark, Jacob Fuse and Jasper Meyer-Coates all face charges in the incident. Police say their plan was elaborate, but their motive was merely to buy marijuana and have a party.
Police: Teens Steal Money From Employer To Buy Dope, Have Party
Three young men in Marthasville Missouri are under arrest after a failed plot to steal money to buy marijuana was unraveled by local police. Corey Reiling-Clark, Jacob Fuse and Jasper Meyer-Coates all face charges in the incident. Police say their plan was elaborate, but their motive was merely to buy marijuana and have a party.
West County Woman Charged With Assault in DWI Crash
A West County driver faces a criminal charge after the woman struck two cars waiting at a stoplight on southbound Highway 141 in Ballwin, injuring another driver. St. Louis County Police said the woman who caused the accident was driving while intoxicated. Sarah C. Johnson, 42, of the 2400 block of Barrett Heights Drive in West County, was charged Saturday with second-degree assault.
Police: Teens Threw Brick Through Car Window During Theft
Two teens are accused of throwing a landscaping brick through a car window on Castle Pines Drive and stealing a radar detector. Dennis Harryvan, 18, of the 800 block of Arbor Chase Drive, and Austin McRoy, 17, of the 700 block of Oak Run, each were charged Friday with first-degree property damage and misdemeanor theft.