Dog in Car Lands Owner in Jail

Walmart customer wanted by police gets busted by man's best friend.

Police Say Man Kicked Girlfriend in Head and Face

William Turner was charged Monday with second-degree domestic assault.

5 Most Dangerous Intersections, Maplewood Police Say

A Maplewood Patrol Commander said not paying attention and speeding are among causes.

Galleria to Host Homeless, Larry Rice Says

The Rev. Larry Rice has previously suggested that Richmond Heights open a homeless shelter in light of the death of Anna Brown. The mall plan was first reported Tuesday in the Riverfront Times.

Fence at Deer Creek Park Destroyed Once Again

Police had a suspect two weeks ago, now it's happened again.

Man in Wheelchair Pointed Knife at Woman, Maplewood Police Say

The man told police he intended to stab anyone who came past his apartment door .

While Fatal Crashes Are Up in Missouri, St. Louis County's Numbers Stay Flat

Twenty-two deaths have been caused by car crashes in St. Louis County so far this year. That matches the pace set last year.

Dead Animal Found on Brentwood Back Porch, 3 Shoplifters Arrested

Several dogs were released from cars in the six days of reporting. One child too.

Woman Assaulted on Anna Avenue in Maplewood on Monday

The suspect is in custody on a $25,000 bond.

Disaster Comes from Doing Your Own Fireworks, Local Fire Officials Warn

Chesterfield's fire marshal recommends watching this demo with live fireworks and "dummies."

Brentwood Homeowner Puts Out Own Fire, 2 Animals Locked in Cars: Police Report

The Brentwood Police Department frequently lists the calls for service it receives on its website. The following report is from June 13-18.

Maplewood Man Pleads Guilty to Craigslist Cop Murder-for-Hire

William Lawrence, 32, plead guilty in a federal court to placing a Craigslist ad, advertising a $1 million reward for any Maplewood police officer killed.

Cars on Alameda and Lyndover Broken Into: Maplewood Police Report

A laptop is reported stolen from an apartment on Anna Avenue.

Eight Traffic Accidents in Four Days: Brentwood Police Report

The Brentwood Police Department frequently lists the calls for service it receives on its website. The following report is from June 8-12.

Gas Main Break Detours Traffic, Kills Cousin Hugo's Lunch

A piece of construction equipment near the Mini Cooper development broke the 12-inch gas main in two places.

8-Inch Gas Main Break Stops Hanley Road Traffic

A contractor at the Mini Cooper construction site broke the main with a back hoe.

Lincoln Stolen from 7300 Block of Maple Avenue: Maplewood Crime Report

A lawn mower was stolen from a garage in the 2500 block of Bellevue too.

Brentwood Police Officers Run for Special Olympics

The four officers carried the torch two miles.

Maplewood Man Hit Wife, Daughter with Hammer, Police Say

Estranged husband violated order of protection by breaking into the home, according to court documents.

Maplewood Man Charged in Two North County Burglaries

The two burglarized homes were on the same block.

Sports Attic Cleanup Not Scheduled Yet

A mix-up of where the insurance check should go has delayed the clean-up.

Two Thefts at Promenade, Party on W. Swan Prompts Two Police Visits: Brentwood Police Report

The Brentwood Police Department frequently lists the calls for service it receives on its website. The following report is from May 31 to June 3.

Vandalism in Deer Creek Park: Juvenile in Custody

It was the fifth time the fence had been broken.

Cars Damaged in Break-in Attempt on Lohmeyer: Maplewood Crime Report

Also 34-year-old female was arrested in the 2000 block of Yale Avenue for possession of a controlled substance.

Man Charged with Robberies at Promenade and Shane Co. in Brentwood

The same man was charged Thursday with a robbery on the Mehlville Kmart parking lot.

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

The following mug shots were taken from various Patch crime reports between May 26 and June 1.

Maplewood Homicide Unsolved, Up to $11,000 Reward For Information

The homicide occurred on June 4, 2010, at approximately 9:10 pm at the Richmond Terrace Apartments in Maplewood.

Shane Co. Robbery Case Before Prosecuting Attorney

A second man has been charged in the string of robberies, but it's not the suspect in the Shane Co. robbery or the attempted robbery at Brentwood Promenade.

Bonfire on Spanish Drive, Fireworks on High School Drive: Brentwood Police Report

The Brentwood Police Department frequently lists the calls for service it receives on its website. The following report is for May 29 and 30.

Woman Allegedly Robbed Outside Shane Co., Suspect in Custody

The alleged armed robbery could be connected to others in the area. The suspect drove the same type and color of car as a similar Brentwood robbery attempt.

Pizza Delivery Driver Reported Robbed on Lyndover

A gun was used in the robbery but the driver wasn't hurt.

Public Drinking on Yale Ave: Maplewood Crime Report

Also, $350 in goods stolen from Maplewood Commons business.

Harassing Mail on Peacock Lane, Missing Person Found at Home Depot: Police Report

The Brentwood Police Department frequently lists the calls for service it receives on its website. The following report is from May 25-27.

Cars Ransacked in Brentwood, Rockhill

An observant resident tipped off the Brentwood police, which led to arrests Saturday morning.

Robbery Attempt in Brentwood Promenade Lot Wednesday Night, Suspect at Large

A woman was threatened with a handgun and ran away. The car left the parking lot onto Eager Road.

Police Helped Ambulance 3 Times on Same Block Saturday Morning

Assistant Chief Fitzgerald said they were all unrelated.

Former Walmart Employees Charged With Stealing Electronics

Police said electronics items were stolen over three days in November.

Women Steal $500 in Cosmetics and Swim Suits, Deer Creek Park Vandalized

The following information was supplied by the Maplewood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

4 Barking Dogs Reported, Pet Locked in Running Car: May 17 and 18 Brentwood Crime Report

The following information was supplied by the Brentwood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Fire At Hunan Wok Will Close Doors Until at Least Monday

The fire started on the stove and went into the vent system.