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.

Driver Overturns Car on Missouri Route 109 Sunday Morning

Eureka-Wildwood Patch readers driving on Missouri Route 109 on Sunday around 10 a.m. were met with slow-going, due to an accident near Hidden Valley Ski Resort.

Monarch FPD Passes $17M Budget for 2013

The budget was adopted by the fire district's board of directors by a vote of 2-1, and will include the hiring of two new firefighters to replace outgoing employees.

Support Backstoppers by Purchasing Holiday Ornament

Here's a chance to get involved in a local fundraiser to benefit local families of fallen heroes.

House Springs Pair Charged in Eagle Bank Robbery

Timothy Threadgill displayed a weapon and demanded money in the Friday morning robbery. He and Georgetta Rice were arrested and charged with robbery. House Springs is 6 miles from Eureka.

Truck Driver Dies, 3 Others Injured on I-44 West of Eureka

This fatal accident occurred on Interstate 44 at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, just east of Union, MO.

Back-to-Back Highway FF Accidents Occur at Same Spot

This past week was not a safe one at .10 mile north of Project Road on Highway FF in Franklin County near Eureka. Check out the odd similarities.

Eureka Man Steals Anhydrous Ammonia Tank, Police Say

Police said video surveillance captured the theft and helped identify the man.

Minivan Driver Loses Control in Right-hand Turn

A young female was taken to the hospital Tuesday after hitting a utility pole.

Young Driver Hits Fence, Parked Vehicle

The driver in this one-car accident was not wearing a safety belt, according to authorities.

Moving Helper Drives Off With $1,340 Worth of Items

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

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

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

Eureka Firefighter in Midst of Gun Brandishing in Fight Near Hwy 141 and Big Bend

Police are still trying to determine what led up to a fight that ended with a gun drawn by a Eureka fireman near Highway 141 and Big Bend Road Friday.

McClellan Column Casts Doubt on David Freese Car Wreck Story

The columnist for the Post-Dispatch talked to residents in the area who doubt that the St. Louis Cardinals star was just avoiding a deer.

Metro Air Support Purchases New Helicopter

"Eyes in the Air": The St. Louis County Police Department and the St. Louis Port Authority applied jointly for a grant that paid for the acquisition.

Monarch Fire District Receives Donated All-Terrain Vehicle

Wildwood business owners of the new Firehouse Subs will host a dedication ceremony on Thursday (today) afternoon. They are part of the restaurant chain that donated the ATV. Monarch's House No. 2, at 18424 Wildhorse Creek Rd., services Wildwood re

Christmas Lights Already Stolen

POLICE LOG Nov. 19-25: St. Louis County Police Department-Wildwood (6th) Precinct officers also handled several incidences of property damage due to spray-painting and keying vandalism, plus trespassing was on rise again.

New Monarch FPD Website Now Live

The newly activated site at www.monarchfpd.org was designed to be easier to navigate, more interactive and more informative. Monarch's House No. 2, at 18424 Wildhorse Creek Rd., services Wildwood residents.

Two I-44 Accidents Occur Over Thanksgiving

Several people ended up in area hospitals.

Cardinals' David Freese Wrecks Rover to Avoid Deer in Wildwood

St. Louis Cardinals' player and 2011 World Series MVP David Freese was not injured when his SUV struck a tree in Wildwood Thursday, but his vehicle had to be towed from the accident scene.

Pregnant Pacific Woman Abandoned at Stovall's Grove Saloon

POLICE LOG Nov. 12-17: In addition to more weekly accidents, St. Louis County Police (6th) Precinct officers handled drug violations and a domestic assault.

Local Mustang Driver Crashes in St. Charles

A local man went to the hospital this morning, after encountering slick conditions.

Statutory Rape, Sodomy Charges Got This Man on St. Louis 'Most Wanted' List

This man is on St. Louis County's Most Wanted list. To report a sighting of any of the following Most Wanted Fugitives, call 314-615-4692 or contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477 (TIPS).

Police Academies Open to All

Patch readers ask specific questions based on the St. Louis County Police Department's citizens' academy series. The series launched this week targeting St. Louis area Muslims and concerns geared towards that communty; St. Louis County Police

Police: Man Choked Girlfriend with Belt, Hands

St. Louis County Police said the man also fought with officers who arrested him.

Eureka, House Springs Drivers Hit in Eureka

A Eureka man was taken to the hospital after a vehicular accident at Missouri Route 109 and Fourth Street in Eureka on Tuesday evening.

Guns 'N Hoses: Eureka Firefighters Box in Annual St. Louis Contest

Tickets are on sale for the annual Budweiser Guns 'N Hoses boxing matches amongst area firefighters and police officers at Scottrade Center Nov. 21. Proceeds benefit The Backstoppers, a nonprofit that helps responders' families.

Online Ticket Sales Fraud Case Among Police Log Incidents

POLICE LOG Nov. 5-9: A rash of many more accidents occurred recently in Wildwood—most involving some offshoot of busy thoroughfare Missouri Route 109. Two accidents at the very same location even occurred on the same day.

First Citizens' Police Academy for All St. Louis Muslims Starts Wednesday

REGISTRATION DUE: St. Louis West County Police Precinct officers, in partnership with Islamic Foundation leaders, will host an eight-week series of classes to specifically address safety on behalf of St. Louis' Muslim residents.

Community Emergency Response Training Graduates 18

Eureka Emergency Management (CERT) is a cooperative effort of Eureka, Eureka Police Department and the Eureka Fire Protection District.

Eureka Police Department is Humming Along, Literally

Eureka Police Department officers received a high mobility, multipurpose vehicle from the Missouri Department Public Safety—for free! List price on this type of vehicle is $52,000.

Deer, Dogs and Drugs Dot Police Reports

St. Louis County Police Department-Wildwood (6th) Precinct officers handled the following incidents between Oct. 29-Nov. 4, including a liquor violation on Manchester were officer saw underage subject buying beer.

Pacific Woman Dies in Truck Crash Near Eureka

Thursday morning, a Pacific driver lost control and struck a guardrail before her truck was hit by a trailer truck driver as she bounced back across the roadway.

Eureka Man Arrested on Suspicion of DWI

The same man had a recent traffic violation charged by St. Louis County Police Department officers.

Weaving I-44 Driver Wrecks, Arrested on Suspicion of Drugs

PHOTOS CAPTURE IT LIVE: A single-car accident Wednesday afternoon on eastbound Interstate 44 at Lewis Road led to the driver being searched and ultimately arrested.

Driver on Missouri Route 100 Strikes Tree

The driver of a Saturn overturned and then was taken to a regional hospital.

Christopher Marks' Stepfather Seeks Treatment While Court Hearing is Delayed

Todd Combs is the stepfather of Christopher Marks, the 12-year-old Affton boy who drowned in the Meramec River in August. Combs has been charged with seven counts of child endangerment.

Riki Retires from Eureka Police K-9 Unit

One of Eureka Police Department's finest is officially retired as of this month. Welcome to his replacement, Reno.

Child Abuse Charges Tied to 'Most Wanted' Fugitive

This former Florissant man is on St. Louis County's Most Wanted list. To report a sighting of any of the following Most Wanted Fugitives, call 314-615-4692 or contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477 (TIPS).

Smoke Detectors will be Checked Saturday

Saturday reflects the 26th annual Smoke Detector Day held in the Eureka Fire Protection District. Look at how many alarms and batteries have been donated and installed in homes since the initiative was started.