Baby-Selling Powerball Winner Headed to Prison

Patty Bigbee, a former Hazelwood resident who allegedly tried to sell her grandson, was sentenced to five years in prison for the crime this week.

Got Warrants? Hazelwood Courts Might Forgive Them

Hazelwood's Court Division will be one of many municipal courts participating in the 2011 St. Louis Metropolitan Area Amnesty Project, sponsored by Better Family Life. This program gives local citizens an opportunity to rid misdemeanor warrants.

Hazelwood Area Firefighters Get A Taste of Movie-Stardom

Local firefighter paramedics Veronica Novel and Jeff Rudloff star in a training video that will be used to train paramedics throughout the region.

July Police Blotter: A Burglary Confession and An Intoxicated Mother Driving With Children in the Car

The usual take the list as we review some crimes that have plagued Hazelwood this past month.

VIPS Save the City of Hazelwood $264,000

The Volunteers In Police help the Hazelwood Police Department save money and get important things done through volunteerism.

Never Leave Pets in Vehicles When Temperatures Are 70 or Higher

Pets are in danger of heat-related illnesses and death even when left in an unattended vehicle for only minutes, says a Humane Society spokeswoman.

Missing a Lawn Mower? Police Discover Cache of Stolen Goods

Items recovered include lawn mowers, power washers and electronics. Police believe they may have been stolen from throughout various areas of St. Louis County.

Former North County Municipal Enforcement Group Officer Sentenced For Taking A Bribe

The former Bridgeton Police officer was sentenced for bribery and obstruction of justice.

Shots Fired in Group Fight, Teens Arrested

Two teens were arrested in connection with the brawl. Three teens were taken to the hospital with nonthreatening life injuries, police say.

Hazelwood Gets a New Acting Fire Chief

After Fire Chief Jim Matthies' June 30 retirement, Assistant Chief Dave Radel is filling the position until a permanent appointment can be made.

Police Blotter: Women Assaulting Police Officers, and A Man Who Fell Onto the Interstate

This police blotter reflects incidents the Hazelwood Police Department responded to from May 17 - June 26. It includes crimes including theft, home invasions, drug arrests and more.

Hazelwood Police Involved in Gunshot Exchange

A 28-year-old Ferguson man is charged in the incident.

Saving the Teens: Heroin a Growing Problem in St. Louis County

St. Louis County Police and drug treatment professionals were in Maryland Heights to talk about heroin's dangers Thursday night.

A Welcomed Goodbye: Hazelwood's Fire Chief Retires

Chief Jim Matthies, who has served as Hazelwood's fire chief for the past 26 years, will serve his last day Thursday.

Intervention: St. Louis County Schools and Police Take On Drugs

"Patch" speaks with school, law and medical professionals about students and rising recreational drug use.

Criminal Minds: Bringing Home the Bacon; The Neighbor From Hell

A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the area.

Police Brief: Hazelwood Police Department Investigating an Assault

The suspect is undergoing a mental evaluation.

Amber Alert Ready: Parents Turn Out for MOCHIP Child ID Event

The event offered essential identification information parents would need should a child come up missing.

Viewfinder: Hazelwood Offers Comedy Show Benefit for Joplin Tornado Victims

Hazelwood Police Department and the Hazelwood Fire Department recruit comedian David Graham for Joplin, Missouri relief effort.

Hazelwood Police Nab Two Robbery Suspects

The third suspect is still on the loose.

Hazelwood Hosts Comedy Show Benefit for Joplin Relief

David Graham, a nationally recognized comedian, will donate his comedic services Saturday at Hazelwood West High School at 7p.m.

Fugitive Featured on "America's Most Wanted" Caught in Hazelwood

The man is a fugitive wanted in Washington, that was arrested on rape and molestation charges.

Hazelwood Man Assaulted In His Home

Police respond to a call in the 200 block of Sadonia Tuesday night of a man assaulted by a group with a gun.

Police Blotter April 17 - May 16

Below is a list of crimes that occurred in Hazelwood from mid-April to mid-May. Crimes range from theft and drug possession to a male being arrested for abusing his grandmother, according to police.

Three Teens To Be Charged in Attempted Sexual Assault at Hazelwood West Middle School

Four seventh-grade boys allegedly attempted to rape a seventh-grade girl at Hazelwood Middle School on Monday. The Hazelwood Police Department referred three to St. Louis County Family Court seeking attempted forcible rape charges, among others.

Hazelwood Police Department Joins the FDA and DEA in Preventing Pill Abuse, Theft

The Hazelwood sites are just two of 5,300 drop off sites across the nation and, collected more than 130 pounds of prescription medication.

Ten Numbers to Know About Good Friday Tornadoes

National Weather Service figures detail the devastation the Good Friday tornadoes caused in areas surrounding Hazelwood in St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Illinois.

Former Chair of St. Louis County Planning Commission Charged with Felony Bank Fraud

Douglas Morgan allegedly obtained 15 loans using false and deceptive personal finance statements.

Hazelwood Police Blotter, April 12 - 17

Police responded to everything from sugar being poured into a gas tank, to a wife hitting her husband with the family vehicle, to petty theft.

St. Louis County Police Say They'll Pursue 3-Pronged Plan to Combat Rise in Heroin Use

County law enforcement is partnering with a federal agency and a support group to identify traffickers and help those addicted to the drug. Some local municipalities to also join the effort.

Small Change Leads to Big Arrest

A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the area.

Viewfinder: Hazelwood Police Hold Trivia Night

Hazelwood police raise money for youth organization, Police Explorers program.

Hazelwood Man the Victim of an Armed Robbery

The case is still under investigation. Contact the Hazelwood Police Department with any information.

Baby's First Bust Nets 128 Shoplifted Items

A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the area.

The Great Hazelwood Cookie Debate Crumbles

"The Shoeman" steps in to make local code violation matter disappear.

Alert: Missing Elderly Hazelwood Man

Contact the Hazelwood Police Department if you see an elderly 88-year-old man who has Alzheimer's.

Men Attempt to take Hazelwood Police on Chase, End Up Crashing

Hazelwood Police decide intersection is too busy for a chase, but the escapists end up in custody anyway.

Car Thief Leaves Clue to His Identity - His ID

A big bad check, an angry coffee drinker and an angry former employee among the unusual items found on the police beat.

North County Woman Missing for a Month

Krstle Miller whose family has reported her as a missing person, hasn't been seen since she left for work the morning of Feb. 12.

Safe Routes to School Program Coming to Russell Elementary

A MoDOT grant given to the Hazelwood Police Department will pay for extra traffic enforcement during drop-off and pick-up times.