Hazelwood Man Exposed 6-Year-Old to Child Pornography, Police Say

Sunset Hills Police said they received a hotline call for a possible child enticement case, leading them to the man.

Man Lacerated 2-Year-Old’s Liver, Police Say

Hazelwood Police said the child also had facial bruises and an injury to the back of his head.

North County Home Repairman Scammed Homeowners, Police Say

St. Charles Police said the man took money to repair roofs, gutters and screens without intending to do the work.

Armstrong Elementary Students Turn In Classmate for Bringing BB Gun to School

The students received praise from the school's principal for taking action, and their classmate will be disciplined according to district standards.

Hazelwood Crime: Classic's Barmaid Hit in Face With Beer Bottle, Hockey Player Assaulted at St. Louis Mills

Also, cases of identity theft, drugs, fires, domestic assault, stolen air conditioners and more.

Weird Crime: Man Sells Rocks to Cop, Plans to Buy Heroin With Profit

A roundup of odd, unusual and off-the wall crimes compiled from police reports around the St. Louis area.

Officers Caught Man Burglarizing Hazelwood Apartment, Police Said

Police said he broke into an apartment in the 200 block of Avant Drive.

Hazelwood Man Faces Burglary Charges in Florissant

Florissant Police said three men broke into a home in the 600 block of Ledyard Drive on Aug. 23.

Updated: Fire at Hazelwood West Not Started by a Cigarette in a Trashcan

HSD says that the fire was not started by a cigarette, as had been previously rumored.

Stranger Knocks on Door, Robs Woman in Hazelwood Hotel Room

The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20s.

Reward Money Increases for Megan Boken Murder

More entities add to reward money for tips that could lead to arrest and conviction of whomever is responsible for murdering Megan Boken, a former Saint Louis University volleyball player killed Saturday in the Central West End of St. Louis.

Kidnapping Suspect Wanted in St. Louis County

Shamari B. Jackson is wanted on charges of child kidnapping and tampering with a motor vehicle, police said.

Girl, 4, Found Sobbing in Park After Being Left Behind by Daycare Center

Preschool reportedly failed to do a proper head count and exceeded passenger occupancy limits on two vans used to transport children.

Burglar Breaks Window in Home, Assaults Resident With Candle

Also, several GPS units stolen and one found, a stolen motorcycle jacket and more.

iJacked: Kindles, iPads Stolen From Airplanes at Lambert

Four women were charged last week in connection with the thefts in 2011.

Passenger From Tuesday's Police Chase Car Accident Pronounced Dead

Ricky Nelson, of St. Louis, was a passenger of a stolen car that crashed as it was fleeing Hazelwood police. He was pronounced dead on Wednesday.

Murder Suspect: I Was the Lookout Man

Jeremy Henderson is charged with second-degree murder and first-degree arson after a local father was found dead in the recent Villa Rosa apartments fire. He told police he was watching the door for several others as they committed the crimes.

Free Gun Locks to be Given Away Thursday

5,200 free gun lock and firearm safety education materials will be given away Aug. 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., or while supplies last. See locations in the St. Louis region, including law enforcement agencies and hospitals.

Two Early-Morning Accidents Near Boeing Campus, One Confirmed Dead (FOX 2 VIDEO)

The second accident may have been caused when the driver tried to avoid the first one.

Drug-Addicted Nephew Steals Jewelry, Laptop Stolen During Party and Shots Fired Into Home

"Hazelwood Patch" offers a rundown of several recent crimes committed in town, as reported the Hazelwood Police Department.

Murder May Have Been Motive for Arson in Villa Rosa Apartments Fire

One man was found dead after the fire. New information uncovered by police led to the arrest of a suspect who is charged with second-degree murder and first-degree arson.

Mugs in the News: The Faces that Made This Week's Crime Headlines

The following mug shots were taken from various Patch crime reports in St. Charles County and St. Louis County between Aug. 4-10.

Look Better Naked for a Good Cause: A Benefit for an Officer

Trendz Salon in Hazelwood is hosting the event on Monday, Aug. 13 to benefit Florissant Officer Mike Vernon, who was shot and paralyzed on the job.

Pedestrian Survives Being Hit By Vehicle in Lindbergh Traffic

Police said the victim was not in the crosswalk.

Belleville Man Charged With Statutory Rape of 13-Year-Old in St. Louis County

Police said the two exchanged text messages over a three-month period.

Nautica Jones Took Car, Baby While Aunt Slept

Jones and the boy are cousins who both lived in the home.

Update: Aubuchon and Garner Re-Opened

A detour will be required until water levels recede, and police advise residents to take alternative routes.

UPDATED: Abducted Boy and Suspect Found

The suspect is 17-year-old Nautica Jones.

North County Home Invasion Ends in Murder, Police Searching for Four Suspects

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call St. Louis County Police.

Hazelwood Woman Faces Aiding Sex Offender, Witness Tampering Charges

Police said she denied that registered sex offender Paul Zerban lived in her Hazelwood home, helping him to elude officers.

Cranes of Hope: Hazelwood Firefighter Honored Among Fallen First Responders

The STL Crane Project papered Art Hill with 1,000 cranes Sunday morning, including one for a fallen Hazelwood firefighter.

Resident Dies in Multi-Apartment Fire on Villa Rosa

The victim's name has not yet been released, and officials are investigating the cause of the fire. The Red Cross stepped in to help remaining victims.

Neighbor's Photos Lead Police to Burglary Suspect

St. Louis County Police said a witness kept tabs on a man who came to his door. The visitor now is charged with burglary and stealing.

Hazelwood Police Share Democracy, Community and Evidence-Based Policing With Iraqi Officials

HPD was one of only 24 departments chosen from around the country to help train Iraqui police integrate to the culture of American policing.

Prosecutor: Ex-Teacher Charged with Rape Didn't Expect Arrest

The suspect, Donald Ingerson, worked as a high school teacher at five or six school districts in St. Louis County.

Fugitive Arrested, Counterfeit Bills Passed and HPD Saves the Day for Dellwood Police

"Hazelwood Patch" offers a rundown of several recent crimes committed in town, as reported the Hazelwood Police Department.

Weird Crimes: Remote Control Assault and Foul-Mouthed Accident Victim

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

Hazelwood Briefs

A quick look at some pertinent information to Hazelwood residents and business owners. A man dies in forklift accident, Boeing is awarded federal contracts to be partly completed in Hazelwood and more.

Exploring the Curious Crimes that Plague Our Neighborhoods

Here’s a roundup of odd and unusual crimes that were reported by local law enforcement from municipalities throughout the metro St. Louis area in recent weeks.

Dec. 21 Hazelwood Police Blotter

Wanted individuals and stolen vehicle parts among the list of things to which Hazelwood Police responded.