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.

Man Charged With Felony DWI After Running Red Light in Creve Coeur

The St. Louis County man has two previous DWI convictions, and was charged as a persistent offender.

Top 10 Police & Fire Stories in Creve Coeur in January

Here are the public safety stories that you read the most on Creve Coeur Patch this month. Does this line up with what you remember?

Cleaning Woman Stole Computers From Medical Office, Police Say

The woman has been charged with the thefts from Esse Medical office in Creve Coeur.

Dollar Tree Employees Robbed, Tied up at Knifepoint

Police are searching for a man they say robbed two employees at the Creve Coeur Dollar Tree store.

Police: Woman Forged Percocet Prescription

Police said a pharmacy technician spotted clues the prescription was a fake.

Creve Coeur Man Dislocated Girlfriend's Elbow During Argument, Police Say

The man was charged with second-degree domestic assault.

Police Log: Stolen Gas, Stolen License Tabs and Pot Possession

A look at some of the most recent crimes investigated by the Creve Coeur Police Department.

Police Identify Women Charged With Prostitution

Creve Coeur Police said the pair were also operating a massage business.

Instagram Update: Ladue Authorities Issue Search Warrant

A vague threat invoking the picture of the man behind the Newtown, CT school shootings prompted Ladue School district officials to take extra security precautions last week.

Woman Charged with Altering Prescription

Police said the woman changed the number of tablets in the prescription, which was for a controlled substance.

Fewer Students, But No Issues As Ladue Schools Guard Against Threat

School leaders took no chances after a social media threat with an image of the Newtown, CT shooter showed up on Instagram.

Social Media Threat Increases Law Enforcement Presence at Ladue Schools

An Instagram account reportedly used the same profile picture as that of the shooter in the Newtown, CT school shooting.

Authorities Release Details From Chain Reaction Crash On 270

Two drivers in the crash heading southbound on Interstate 270 north of Creve Coeur were taken to Mercy Hospital St. Louis with minor injuries.

Cyberthief May Have Stolen Thousands Of Dollars From Congregation's Bank Account

The Executive Director with Shaare Emeth said the case has been forwarded to Creve Coeur Police.

Police Log: Assaulting An Officer, Stolen Tips & A Hospital Scare

A look at the most recent Creve Coeur Police blotter.

Beware The 'N-Bomb': Police Say New Drug Also Known As 'Legal Acid' Is In St. Louis

A West St. Louis County mother spoke out this week about a dangerous new synthetic drug called N-Bomb that she believes nearly killed her 15-year-old daughter.

Police, FBI Investigating Creve Coeur Bank Robbery

Authorities say a weapon was displayed in the heist on New Ballas Road Friday.

Man Charged As Aggravated DWI Offender In Creve Coeur

Kenneth Morgan of Olivette has made pleas or been found guilty in a trio of DWI cases in St. Louis County dating back to 1999.

Report: Teen Sentenced In Busch Stadium Laser Pointer Case

Eric Bogard was accused of shining a laser pointer at the field of play during an August St. Louis Cardinals game at Busch Stadium.

Police: Man Used Movie As A Set Up For Armed Robbery

Man was robbed by acquaintance, two others following movie at AMC West, police said.

Thief Makes Off With Trash Hauler's Gift Cards & Cash

Someone stole gift cards and money intended for a Creve Coeur trash collection crew.

St. Louis County Man Faces Third DWI Charge

The man received a suspended sentence of four years after pleading guilty in 2011 to a DWI.

Police: Man Steals Sister's SUV, Uses Her Credit Card, Pawns Her GPS

St. Louis County Police said the man took his sister's car keys and credit card from her purse while she was showering.

Police Officers Honored For Aiding Heart Attack Victim

Officers Geoff DeNatale and Kirsten Ellerbusch were recognized in a ceremony earlier this month at the Creve Coeur Government Center.

NRA Issues Statement On Newtown School Shooting

The organization, which held its annual convention in St. Louis this year, plans a "major" news conference Friday in Washington, D.C.

Police Log: Bank Robbery, Stolen Booze & Strong Arm Robbery Arrest

Patch rounds up recent Creve Coeur Police department activity.

Ladue School District Explains Post-Newtown Security Changes

The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary prompted immediate changes in security protocols at Ladue Horton Watkins High School.

Citizens & Officers Honored For Thwarting Home Break-In

One of the citizens involved in the October incident was a former Town and Country Police officer.

Detective Honored For Cracking Child Abuse, ID Theft & Tax Fraud Cases

The city of Creve Coeur regularly recognizes police department employees for their work on a quarterly basis.

Medical Exec Receives 78-Month Sentence for Fraud, Embezzlement

Dunard Morris, a former business manager of Metropolitan Urological Specialists, had pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges and was sentenced Friday. The practice has locations throughout the St. Louis area, including Creve Coeur.

Update: St. Louis County Police Will Offer Increased Elementary School Patrols Following Connecticut Mass Shooting

The move comes in the wake of a deadly shooting rampage in Newtown, Connecticut which has left dozens dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School, many of them young children.

Two-Year DEA Investigation Targets Meth Ring in St. Louis County, Nabs 30 People

Those facing charges include residents in Maryland Heights, Bridgeton, St. Charles and much of North and Northwest St. Louis County.

DEA Investigation Targeted Four Area Residents

The two-year investigation brought charges against 30 people in St. Louis and St. Charles counties, including four people in the Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights and Bridgeton areas.

Police Log: Stolen Jewels, Indecent Exposure & A House Fire

A look at notable items on the Creve Coeur Police blotter.

City Prosecutor Considering Charges In Indecent Exposure Case At A Bank

A customer is accused of urinating outside the Commerce Bank in Creve Coeur Saturday.

Former Parkway Substitute Teacher Sentenced In Child Porn Case

Richard Ambler will serve prison time plus supervised release.

Creve Coeur Police Investigating Monday Bank Robbery

A man fled the scene from a bank located at Dierbergs on Olive Boulevard.

Recent School Arrest Forces Pattonville To Adopt ID Program

A former student was recently arrested while "roaming" the halls of Pattonville High School.

Police Forces Forging Policy On Fitness Standards

Creve Coeur and Olivette are among more than a dozen agencies expected to partne on a program that will test police at all levels and validate the results.