Police: Ballwin Man Stole $12,720 in Material From Sunset Hills Construction Sites

Ballwin man became a suspect after officers discovered his sister sold a large amount of scrap metal, according to Sunset Hills Police.

Free 'Active Shooter' Training Available

VIDEO: Police emphasize training anyone can take to prepare for individuals trying to kill people in confined areas. School staff and residents are encouraged to consider it as helpful background.

School Safety Status Quo is Unacceptable, Says Parkway and Other Districts

While the Cooperating School Districts leader says school security plans are not a "one size fits all" proposition, he is advocating for changes that may require new taxes.

Ellisville Judge Honored for Work Combatting Sex Trafficking

Donald K. Anderson Jr. will be honored for his work at FBI Headquarters in April.

Plaintiffs Proposes the Court Disqualify Legal Counsel in Ellisville Walmart Lawsuit

The attorney for resident Thomas Debold also argued the city did not follow procedure in approving the project's conditional use permit.

More Than $100 in Cash Taken from Unlocked Vehicle in Ballwin

Ballwin Police Department provides information on crime incidents in the area.

Counterfeit Bill Passed at Mozingo Music in Ellisville

Ellisville Police Department provides information on crime incidents in the area.

Top Police & Fire Articles for Ballwin, Ellisville in January

Check out the roundup of stories related to public safety activity in or near the cities during the month of January.

Top Ten Ballwin-Ellisville Patch Stories in January

January was a busy month. Catch up on the top area stories here.

Ellisville Man Suspected in Theft of Wallet, Purse and Suitcase from Local Residence

Ellisville Police Department provides information on crime incidents in the area.

Fire in Clarkson Valley Damages Bedroom, Causes Minor Injury

Crews with the Metro West Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm from a house on Clarkson Farm Drive at around 3:45 p.m.

Ellisville Police Investigating Jamaica Lottery Scam

A scam victim in the Ellisville area received a phone call and fax saying she won $5.5 million and a new car.

Ballwin Man Charged With Third DWI Since 2008

St. Louis County Police pulled the man over on Big Bend Boulevard west of Kirkwood.

Traffic Stop and Bail Money Leads to Drug Charge for Ballwin Man

A Ballwin officer allowed the man to get bail money from his apartment, where the officer smelled marijuana.

West County Mosque Holds First Police Academy Graduation for Citizens

St. Louis County Police said more than 50 St. Louis area Muslims competed the mosque's first-ever citizen police academy. The graduation ceremony was this week.

Ballwin Man Involved in Early Morning Car Crash

A woman from Imperial was killed in the accident.

Monarch Offering Limited Number of Half-Price Smoke Alarms

Residents can contact the Monarch Fire Protection District to schedule free installation as well, but the 600 alarms are being offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Forced Entry Reported at Ballwin Residence, Nothing Taken

Ballwin Police Department provides information on crime incidents in the area.

St. Louis Rams Coach Has Championship Rings, Electronics Stolen From Home

Kirkwood Police said two men stole NFC championship and Big 12 championship rings among other items from the home.

West St. Louis County Police Offer Citizen Police Academy

Sign up now. Eight sessions are planned on Wednesday nights, starting Feb. 27.

No Charges After Loaded Gun Scare Behind Parkway South High School

Police tell Patch they turned their case into prosecutors shortly after the December incident and prosecutors decided no criminal charges would be filed.

West County Woman Charged With Assault in DWI Crash

Another driver was injured after the woman drove her car into other vehicles stopped at at traffic light on Highway 141.

December Crime Round-Up for Ballwin, Ellisville

Check out the round up of stories related to crime in or near the city during the month of December.

Food Stolen from Unlocked Vehicle in Ballwin

Ballwin Police Department provides information on crime incidents in the area.

Driving After Drinking: Who Ya Gonna Call?

Law enforcers say people who get behind the wheel after drinking never think they will lose control of that vehicle, but statistics indicate otherwise. Here's a safer alternative.

UPDATE: St. John Church and School in Ellisville Will Resume Schedule Friday at 3 p.m.

The campus went into a lockdown mode Thursday and cancelled day classes Friday after a bomb threat was discovered.

Employee Steals $40 from Ellisville Mobil

Ellisville Police Department provides information on crime incidents in the area.

Teens Threw Brick Through Car Window During Theft, Police Say

The two men from Wildwood stole a radar detector from the car; when they were arrested in Ellisville, they had the radar detector, police said.

Ballwin Police, Schools Team Up to Help St. Louis Area Food Bank

Seven Ballwin schools participated in the "Pennies Make Sense" fundraiser.

Laptop, Camera Among Items Stolen from Ballwin Residence

Ballwin Police Department provides information on a burglary incident in the area.

Weird Crime: Chicken Rustler and a Serial Meat Thief

A round-up of odd and unusual crimes in the St. Louis area.

Ornaments for Backstoppers Continues Through Dec. 21

The Ellisville Police Department is selling Santa ornaments to benefit the Backstoppers organization.

Heroin Education National Award Bestowed on St. Louis County Police Officers

St. Louis County Police Department’s Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force representatives will receive the 2012 “Outstanding Community Prevention Effort Award” in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.

Ellisville Man Shoplifts Medical Items from Walgreens

Ellisville Police Department provides information on a shoplifting incident in the area.

Support Backstoppers With a Holiday Ornament

Police and fire ornaments are available for purchase.

Purse Stolen from West County Club in Ellisville

An iPhone, credit cards and other personal items were among purse contents.

Sump Pump Stolen from Ballwin Home

Ballwin Police Department provides information on crime incidents in the area.

Digital Camera, Jewelry Snatched from Ballwin Home

Ballwin Police Department provides information on crime incidents in the area.

GPS Stolen from Unlocked Vehicle in Ballwin Resident's Garage

Ballwin Police Department provides information on crime incidents in the area.

Ballwin 3-Year-Old Air-Evacuated, Woman Hospitalized After Car Accident

Authorities indicate the accident was a result of the driver overcorrecting while traveling on northbound Interstate 55.