Medicare Scam Prevention to be Taught by Insurance Expert, Police

Learn how not to get taken advantage of by con artists at an informational session Friday afternoon in Ballwin led by an insurance professional along with St. Louis County Police Department West County Precinct officers.

Goats Go Wild in Wildwood and Other Police Log Items

In addition to the owner of some goats getting cited twice in one week for the animals' exploration, St. Louis County Police Department-Wildwood (6th) Precinct officers handled the following incidents between Sept. 24-30.

'Hottest Rodeo' Bucks into Eureka This Weekend

Eureka Fire Protection District representatives will present what often is deemed the Hottest Rodeo of the Year Friday and Saturday nights.

West County Teen Charged in Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old

Manchester Police arrested Joshua D. Witkowski, 19, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female. Police believe there are other victims, and ask anyone with information to contact police or CrimeStoppers.

Funeral for 22-Year-Old After Fatal Crash to be Held Friday

An early morning, single-auto accident on Saturday left a Gray Summit family now without their son. Services are this week.

Sobriety Checkpoints will be October Emphasis of St. Louis County Police

Removing intoxicated drivers from roadways is a high priority for St. Louis County police officers, says St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Promoted by Eureka Firefighters

Area residents may see local firefighters—and others—wearing pink this month. Want to buy a special shirt to help the cause?

Eureka Fire Search and Rescue Team Honored as Emergency Responder Winner from Wilson Electronics

See what equipment the Eureka Fire and Rescue group won as one of four grand prize winners in eight-state "thank you" program to community first responders. Eureka Fire Protection District received an honorable mention.

'Tis the Season for More Deer Activity on Roads

Please drive carefully: Deer are more active between October and December. One deer strike occurred every 2.5 hours in Missouri last year. Following are a few reminders about what to try.

New Troopers Join Local Missouri Highway Patrol

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C covers Eureka and Wildwood, along with a 11-county area of eastern and central Missouri. Two of these seven new troopers have local roots.

Stolen and Recovered Vehicle Processed in Eureka

Police Log: Eureka Police Department officers responded to the following developments between Sept. 17-19.

Name of I-44 Fatality Revealed, Other Driver Charged with DWI

UPDATED: Interstate 44 westbound still isn't completely re-opened since today's early morning accident near Eureka, however one lane is semi-open, according to authorities. One driver since was arrested on the charge of Driving While Intoxica

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday

St. Louis County Police Department officers will join Drug Enforcement Administration officials in collecting and destroying potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday.

New Traffic Problems Stem from I-44 Accident Overflow

It's now starting to sprinkle in the fatal accident area of Interstate 44, which obviously could contribute to slower movement, too.

1 Dead in I-44 Accident Near Six Flags; Road Blocked

Authorities report a fatal accident on west bound Interstate 44, which has bottle-necked traffic. A highway patrol officer says alcohol, fog and early morning darkness were likely contributors to the accident.

Pacific Driver Bumps Eureka Driver Who Bumps Union Driver on I-44

A three-auto bang-up occurred near Eureka Wednesday morning at Lewis Road on Interstate 44.

Wildwood Man Threatens to Kill Girlfriend with Belt Around Her Neck, Police Say

The man continued to utter threats to the woman as he rode in the squad car, according to a police report.

Stepfather of Drowned Christopher Marks Charged With Endangering Children

St. Louis County Police said stepfather to 12-year-old Christopher Marks, Todd Combs, provided alcohol to the boy before his drowning death near Eureka, as well as to six other children. Child endangerment charges are "not enough," says great

Overcorrecting Leads to Overturning

A House Springs woman was transported to an area hospital Tuesday morning after the truck she was driving overturned.

17-Year-Olds with Alcohol Discovered, Plus Clothes Catch Fire at Lafayette High

Police Log: Two laptops were stolen. Three assaults were investigated last week by Wildwood police officers, plus more accidents and trespassing occurred.

Eureka Residents Injured in Overturned Car Crash

Two Eureka residents were traveling along Route PP Monday morning when the driver lost control and overturned the car.

Burglary, Assault Prompts New 'Most Wanted' Man

This former St. Louis man just made 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).

Fatal Accident Occurs on Highway 30

A House Springs woman died Thursday after she was taken by an Air Evacuation crew to Mercy Medical Center due to injuries she sustained in a two-auto accident.

House Springs Woman Injured in Car Collision

A House Springs woman was taken to the hospital Thursday evening after the driver of a SUV hit her car from behind.

Graffiti Vandals Tag Pedestrian Bridge

Police Log: Another suicide attempt resulted in a missing person search last week in Wildwood, and police also handled drug violations. An iPhone was stolen at a Wildwood school.

Wildwood Woman Served Warrant Regarding Theft

A Wildwood woman arrested on a charge of stealing was served with a warrant last Thursday.

Loud Music Complaint, Stealing Highlight Crime Report

Eureka Police Department officers responded to the following developments between Sept. 10-16, which included fraud and marijuana possession.

Labadie Driver, Passenger Hit Head-On by Fenton Driver

When a driver from Fenton changed lanes to pass an unknown driver in Jefferson County Monday afternoon, he caused a head-on collision with a motorist from Labadie and her passenger.

Wildwood Police Officer Honored with Public Safety Award

This local officer also was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) last year.

In Memoriam: West St. Louis County Obituaries, Sept. 9-15

Patch provides a list of recent and upcoming services and area residents being remembered.

House Springs Man Fatally Injured in Pickup Accident

An 80-year-old man from nearby House Springs died in an early Friday morning pickup truck accident.

New 'Most Wanted' Man for Robbery

This former Creve Coeur man just made 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).

Attempted Larceny Among Recent Incidences in Wildwood

Police Log: More accidents and trespassing occurred last week in Wildwood, and another stolen ring.

Voyeur at Six Flags Saw More Women Changing Clothes, Police Say

FOLLOW UP: The 19-year-old male who spied on two teenage girls in a changing room at Six Flags St. Louis on Aug. 8 saw more than just those two. Police said he said several females full or partially nude.

UPDATE: Wildwood Woman's Robbers Still At-Large

After another sweep of the area near Lafayette High School Thursday, police officers still are trying to determine exactly how alleged robbers of a Wildwood woman got into and out of her subdivision.

Truck Engine Fire Flames at Six Flags/Allenton Road Intersection

A man from Arkansas had bad luck with his Ford truck Thursday afternoon in Eureka's intersection of Six Flags and Allenton roads. But he had good luck with help from a good samaritan from Pacific.

Stolen Convertible to be Fished Out of Meramec River at Noon

A stolen red 1989 Chrysler Convertible from April was found in the Meramec River at the Allenton Boat Ramp near Eureka. Police will extract it at noon today.

Wildwood Woman Robbed at Gunpoint at Stroke of Midnight

Police are searching for two possible suspects who allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint Thursday outside her Wildwood home just after midnight. Search helicopters and canine units were brought in to assist.

Weird Crimes: Thief Steals Van That Needs Tires, Gas

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

'Ride Of The Century' Event Contained, Say St. Louis County Police

No traffic fatalities, assaults or property damage crimes were reported to the St. Louis County Police Department related to the 2012 “Ride of the Century” annual motorcycle activities.