Free 'Active Shooter' Training Available

VIDEO: Eureka Police Department Chief Michael Wiegand emphasizes training anyone can take to prepare for individuals trying to kill people in confined areas. He encourages school staffs and residents to consider it as helpful background.

School Safety Status Quo is Unacceptable, Says Cooperating School Districts Director

While the Cooperating School Districts leader says school security plans are not a "one size fits all" proposition, he is advocating for some baseline changes. But those do not include arming educators with weapons.

January Police and Fire Roundup in Eureka and Wildwood

Here are the top emergency and crime stories in January for Eureka and Wildwood.

Woman Caught Driving Drunk in Wildwood, Police Say

The Webster Groves woman has two previous DWI convictions, according to St. Louis County Police.

Weird News: Jilted Boyfriend Seeks Police Shoulder, Gets DWI Instead

A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crimes in the St. Louis area.

Eureka Driver Overturns on Twin River Road

A late afternoon accident on Saturday sent a Eureka male to the hospital for fairly serious injuries.

West County Mosque Honors First Citizens' Police Academy Graduates

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.

Gas Leak at Lion's Choice Sparks Danger

Eureka Fire Protection Department firefighters handled a gas leak at the Lion's Choice restaurant in Eureka Wednesday evening.

St. Louis County Crimes Lowest in Four Decades

The 2012 report represents the fourth year in a row of overall crime reduction, according to police data. See which crime categories decreased and which increased.

Half-Price Smoke Alarms Offered by Monarch Fire Protection District

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.

Icy Water Warnings Provided by Metro West Firefighters

More caution signs are being erected locally after the dog rescue in Wildwood from an icy pond by Monarch Fire Protection District firefighters. Find out how many bodies of potentially frozen water the Metro West Fire Protection District covers.

Burglar From Wildwood Theft Also Charged with Stealing Rams' Coach Championship Rings, Electronics

Kirkwood Police said two men stole NFC championship and Big 12 championship rings among other items from the home. One of them also was charged with burglarizing a Wildwood home.

Wildwood Nursery Owner Charged With Failing to Pay Minimum Wage

Nursery owner, who is one of the workers paid less than minimum wage, said he was caught in cash crunch when he wasn't paid for another project.

Citizen Police Academy to be Offered by St. Louis County Police

Eight sessions are planned on Wednesday nights, starting Feb. 27. The Citizens Police Academy is open to all St. Louis County residents and is free.

N-Bomb Drug Raises 'Social Hosting' Risks in West St. Louis County

Property owners of homes that host illegal drug use and underage drinking in some municipalities can be held accountable for the consequences, even if those adult owners are not present during the parties.

High Ridge Man Burglarized Wildwood Home, Police Say

The man stole an autographed jersey and electronics, and also sold stolen gold, Edward Jones insignia jewelry.

Drug Violations at Hidden Valley Ski Stand Out on Wildwood Police Report

POLICE LOG Dec. 31- Jan. 6: This past week, St. Louis County Police Department-Wildwood (6th) Precinct officers also handled a shoplifting incident at Schnucks.

How Bail Bond Amounts Are Set

A bail bond is one method used to obtain the release of a defendant awaiting trial upon criminal charges from the custody of law enforcement officials. Eureka-Wildwood Patch looked into how varying bond amounts are established.

Wildwood Dog Rescued from Icy Pond by Monarch Firefighters

VIDEO: Look what this local firefighter paramedic did to save one of man's best friends.

Three Motorcycle Gang Members Sentenced on Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charges

The following news release was just distributed by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri.

Man Leaves Behind Alcohol-Soaked Underwear After Airport Bar Break-In

The man broke into the Pasta House restaurant at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and raided the bar.

Motorist Collides into House Springs Driver

A female House Springs driver was taken to the hospital after this early Monday morning accident.

Top 2012 Crime Stories on Eureka, Wildwood Patch

Among all of the crime-related articles published throughout 2012 by Eureka-Wildwood Patch, the following stories ranked as the most viewed by readers for the year.

Month in Crime: December Crime Review in Eureka and Wildwood

Here are our top emergency and crime stories in December for Eureka and Wildwood.

26-Year-Old Man in Hospital After Vehicle Overturns

A Pacific man sustained serious injuries from the accident.

Man in Hospital After Vehicle Overturned on I-44

The accident ocurred Friday morning on eastbound 44 near Six Flags.

Wildwood Tax Adviser Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion Charges

The tax adviser, Frank L. Zerjav, submitted false tax returns for three years, evading approximately $183,000.

Eureka Police Issue 18 Traffic Tickets During DWI Crackdown

The 2012 Holiday DWI Enforcement campaign took place Dec. 10 – 16.

Rockwood Students 'Shop With a Cop'

St. Louis County Police officers, with the West St. Louis County precinct, took kids shopping this holiday season to help them buy gifts for themselves and their families.

Young Driver Overcorrects, Overturns

A 16-year-old was taken to the hospital Sunday morning due to the following accident on Missouri Route 100.

Accident: PreChristmas Miracle?

VIDEOS CAPTURE CAR RECOVERY: One small hickory tree and a rock ledge prevented this young male driver from taking an icy plunge into a subdivision lake in Eureka.

Wildwood Motorist Hit by Chesterfield Motorist

The Chesterfield driver was taken to Mercy Hospital.

Wildwood Teens Smashed Brick Through Car Window During Theft, Police Say

The two males stole a radar detector from the car; when they were arrested in Ellisville, they had the radar detector, police said. Eureka-Wildwood Patch previously reported on a series of bricks thrown through windows during the same month as this inst

Safe Schools Partnership, St. Louis County Police will Meet

This police-only, internal meeting is being called to discuss what changes in security that school districts leaders would suggest, as everyone processes and works through the tragedy that occurred Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Man Charged With Manslaughter in Truck Driver's Death

A Missouri Highway Patrol trooper said Matthew Snyders was drunk Sept. 27 when he had an accident on I-44 and left his car; a truck driver swerved to avoid the car, overturning his truck.

Eureka Driver's Car Totaled at I-44 and MO Route 141

A Eureka man was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident early Sunday morning.

Gifts for Fallen Trooper's Family Being Collected in Eureka

Eureka Police Department is one of the drop-off sites for the holiday toy drive being conducted for the children of fallen Illinois State Trooper Kyle Deatherage after a recent fatal accident. Scholarship fund started, too.

Santa to Arrive Via Firefighters' Trucks

Monarch Fire Protection District firefighters are partnering with Santa Claus to celebrate the big day locally prior to Dec. 25. See the following times and locations for scheduled neighborhood stops Dec. 18-20.

Minivan and Rockwood School Bus Crash Tuesday Afternoon

Eureka Police Department officers and Fire Protection District firefighters responded to an accident involving a Rockwood School District bus at approximately 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Wildwood Man Stalked Woman, Violated Protection Order, Police Say

The man followed the woman in her car on Chesterfield Airport Road, even though she took evasive maneuvers, police said.