Hazelwood Crime: Howdershell Park Vandalized by Two Youth

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Monday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Hazelwood Crime: Car Owner Catches Man in His Car

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Saturday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

North County Woman Faces Income Tax Fraud

Evelyn Silas has been charged with more than 20 counts for falsifying personal and others' tax return documents.

Hazelwood Man Has No Injury in Recent Car Crash

Dajuan Hall's car collided with another car on Interstate 70.

Hazelwood Crime: Thieves Shoplift from Old Navy, Steal Laptops

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Wednesday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Got Warrants? Hazelwood Courts Might Forgive Your Misdemeanors

Hazelwood's Court Division is one of many municipal courts participating in the 2013 St. Louis Metropolitan Area Amnesty Project. It gives local citizens an opportunity to rid misdemeanor warrants.

Woman Robs Pershall Road Dollar General in Hazelwood

The woman was last seen fleeing the store on foot.

Hazelwood Crime: Copper Stolen from Vacant Home

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Monday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Hazelwood Crime: Counterfeit Cash Exchanged for Change

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Saturday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Hazelwood Man Points Firearm at Neighbor and Pulls Trigger; Gun Misfires, Police Say

Hazelwood Police said Terrance Woods accused his neighbor of having an affair with his girlfriend before pulling out a handgun.

Weird Crime: No Mongo, a Reason for Cialis and Family Time

Misadventures in crime throughout all St. Louis Patch sites, including a man hitting a police horse, an illegally obtained male enhancement drug and a father-son theft outing.

DWI Checkpoints Set for August in St. Louis County

Both the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and St. Louis County Police have sobriety checkpoints planned at various locations in the month of August.

Man Stole $7,000 in Jewelry in Hazelwood Home Burglary, Police Say

Hazelwood Police said a witness provided a description of Craig Campbell and his license plate number.

Hazelwood Man Charged With Molesting Young Girl

St. Louis County Police said Justin Markham sexually touched the girl over her clothing between March 1, 2012 and April 30, 2012.

Hazelwood Crime: Kindle Fire, Gas, License Plate Stolen Around Town

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Tuesday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Teen Wounded in Ricochet Incident Involving a Shotgun

Colin Cameron was target shooting with friend and was shooting a 20-gauge shotgun at a Hazelwood family's vacation home.

Missing North County Boy with Autism Found Safe, Returns Home

Trenell Griffin is autistic and has ADHD that requires daily medication. His family was concerned because he left home without supervision.

Someone Breaks in Motel Room After Checking Out

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Saturday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Men Charged With Four North County Burglaries

St. Louis County Police said Cedric Perry and Chauncey Allen burglarized four homes, including two homes in Florissant, in one week.

Hazelwood Man Tried to Walk Out of Schnucks With $528 in Groceries, Police Say

A security guard confronted Joseph Demarko Bell, who abandoned his cart and left the store.

Hazelwood Crime: Customer Refuses to Pay, Resists Arrest

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Saturday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

UPDATED: Woman Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

The woman was found lying on an apartment floor with a shotgun wound to the chest, police said.

Caught Copper-Handed: Men Spotted in Building During Copper Theft, Police Say

Hazelwood Police said two men were caught leaving the building and another was arrested inside the facility.

Hazelwood Crime: Police Check Out Car Break-ins Around Town

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Saturday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

UPDATE: Man Dies After Hazelwood Police Arrest Goes Awry

Police say Antonio Johnson was intoxicated and resisted arrest. His family says he was beaten. Police did admit a Taser-brand stun gun was used to subdue him.

Weird Crime: Impersonating a Walmart Employee, a Mystery Driver and Stolen Thin Mint Money

Check out some of the strange criminal encounters from around the area.

Two Cars Crash in Hazelwood on Tuesday

Hazelwood Police Warn Residents of Social Security Benefits Scam

Scammers have attempted to change direct deposit information to steal benefit funds through online accounts.

Hazelwood Police Catch Woman Violating Order of Protection

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Friday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Sexual Assault, Jewelry Theft Are Among Most Read Police Stories in Hazelwood

The two stories were among the most read police stories on Hazelwood Patch in June 2013.

Hazelwood Crime: Police Break Up, Arrest Area Fighters

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Saturday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Do You Live Near a Former Meth Lab?

Use our interactive map to see if law enforcement officials found evidence of any meth labs or dump sites near your address.

Police Cracking Down on Illegal Fireworks, Drunk Driving and Curfew

Fireworks and DWI violations will be the primary focus of St. Louis County police this Fourth of July holiday. It's illegal to possess, use or sell fireworks within the county.

Hazelwood Crime: Police Find Wandering Children in St. Louis Outlet Mall

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Wednesday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Hazelwood Man Suffers Minor Injuries in I-70 Car Crash

The accident occurred Friday morning in St. Charles County.

Hazelwood Man Sexually Assaulted Patient at DePaul, Police Say

Bridgeton Police said the woman was unable to communicate at the time she was assaulted.

Hazelwood Woman Accused of Stealing $3K in Jewelry

Florissant Police said the woman also stole several medications from the home.

Hazelwood Crime: Someone Swipes iPhone at Burger King Counter

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Monday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Hazelwood Crime: Car Radio Almost Stolen at St. Louis Outlet Mall

The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Friday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.

Hazelwood Officer Honored, Celebrated for 30 Years of Service

Sgt. Gerald Fitzgerald retires after spending 31 years protecting the community.