Judge Orders Defendant in Clayton Bombing Detained

Milton "Skip" Ohlsen III is suspected in the 2008 at the Carondelet Plaza parking garage that injured an attorney. Ohlsen had been previously arrested for crimes in Town and Country.

Remorseful Burglar, Traffic Ticket Litter and a Bottle Battle

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

Suspected Clayton Garage Bomber Already in Prison For Town and Country Crimes

The man indicted for the 2008 bombing in the Carondelet Plaza garage that injured a Clayton attorney is already serving time for crimes committed in Town and Country.

Local Man Indicted in Case of Clayton Garage Bombing

Milton "Skip" Ohlsen III is charged in five counts for the 2008 bombing in the Carondelet Plaza garage that injured a Clayton attorney. Patch readers can read the indictment that was unsealed Thursday morning.

Snake to Blame For Ameren Power Outage

A reptile is to blame for knocking out power to thousands Thursday morning around St. Louis County, including Manchester.

Police Recover Stolen Gift Cards, Searching For Owners

The Town and Country Police Department has recovered stolen gift cards and is now looking for their rightful owners to come forward and claim them.

Manchester Police Release June Crime Report

Fraud and theft top the most recent crime report released by the Manchester Police Department. Patch readers can see the entire report in a glance.

Firefighter Captain Bob Kartje's Enthusiasm Shines Bright

Kartje says that he didn’t always plan on being a fireman, but that he loves every day of it.

Casey Anthony NOT Guilty--What Do You Think?

"Patch" wants to know what readers think about the verdict.

Town and Country Crime Alert

The following information was supplied by the Town and Country Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.

Mother Goose Gets Off with Warning and Police Escort

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

ARRESTED: Man Wanted For Town and Country, St. Louis County Thefts

After being chased by police in Town and Country, the man wanted in connection to dozens of thefts across St. Louis County was arrested Thursday. Police say heroin was behind the alleged crime spree.

Law Enforcement Veteran Pulls Man From Burning Car

Town and Country Police Corporal Chris Moore says he was "just in the right place at the right time."

Crime Alert: Suspect Wanted In Town and Country, St. Louis County

The following information was supplied by Crimestoppers and the Town and Country Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Police Blotter: Theft Tops Manchester's Latest Police Reports

Manchester police report numerous thefts top their most recent police calls.

Heroin a Growing Problem in St. Louis County

St. Louis County Police and drug treatment professionals warn residents of the increase in heroin and its dangers.

Manchester Police Cracking Down on Drunk Driving

The Manchester Police Department warns that officers are cracking down on drunk drivers this Fourth of July weekend.

Fireworks Warning For Manchester, Town and Country Residents

The use of fireworks is against the law in St. Louis County, but it is permitted in Franklin, Jefferson and St. Charles counties.

Police on The Lookout for Dog Walkers Without Bags

A Manchester resident complains of having more than 14 dog-waste droppings in his yard in two weeks. Now he's asking his local government to enforce its ordinance.

Fire Station One Cooks Up Father's Day Pancakes

The West County EMS and Fire Protection District Station One invited families out for a free Father's Day pancake breakfast.

Police Blotter: Vandalism and Cheesecake, Cellphone Thefts

Instead of paying less than $2, a man reportedly puts cheesecake in his pants in this most recent version of Manchester police blotter.

West County Fire Crews Work With Local Teens

The West County EMS and Fire Protection District spent time with teens helping them grow through activities.

Update: Crime Alert For West County Residents

Police are warning residents about a series of burglaries and thefts from vehicles throughout West County, including Town and Country and Ballwin.

Bringing Home the Bacon; The Neighbor From Hell

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

Medical Practice Office Manager Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement

Following a Manchester Police Department investigation, Susan Hampe pled guilty to two counts of theft.

Variable Speeds Along I-270 Become Advisory Only

The variable speed limits along I-270 are no longer being enforced. The new set speed limit is 60 mph in most areas.

Police Blotter: Rash of Thefts in Town and Country

In the last week, thieves have targeted items left in Town and Country cars. A recently stolen credit card was found after a police chase by St. Louis police. The following information was supplied by the Town and Country Police Department.

Town and Country Residents Graduate Citizens Police Academy

Town and Country now has more alert residents watching the community.

Manchester Police Lose Detective to Untimely Death

This week, the Manchester Police Department said goodbye to one of its own. Detective David Prouty, a 13-year veteran of the force, died at the age of 37.

Town and Country Robbery: Victim Targeted, Suspects At Large

Town and Country police believe a businessman robbed at gunpoint Friday night at his home was targeted. K9 units tracked the suspects to Drace Park, but they remain on the loose.

Town and Country Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

The FBI says they've arrested a "serial bank robbery suspect" that may have robbed the UMB Bank in Town and Country last month.

Police Blotter: Vandalism Tops Manchester's Most Recent Crimes

Take a look at the most recent police calls in Manchester, plus the entire monthly crime log at a glance as provided by the Manchester Police Department.

Furnace, Shrimp Stolen; Pranksters Abound

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

Fire Crews Spend Memorial Day With Seniors At Jefferson Barracks

Firefighters and paramedics from the West County EMS and Fire Protection District spent Memorial Day taking seniors to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Town and Country Explores Bowhunting for Deer Management

Other municipalities are already doing it, but now residents and aldermen are arguing over the possibility of bowhunting within Town and Country city limits.

Public Invited to Sunday Joplin Community Memorial Service

The service will remember those affected by the devastating tornado that struck the city last Sunday.

Manchester Crews Give Firsthand Account of Joplin Rescue Efforts

Manchester rescue workers update "Patch" readers on the efforts in Joplin after spending days sifting through the rubble in search of survivors and victims.

Trees Down, Roads Closed in Manchester and Town and Country

The storms and high winds downed trees in both Town and Country and Manchester.

Manchester Firefighters Help Joplin Tornado Victims As Death Toll Hits 116

Rescue workers with the West County EMS and Fire Protection District are in Joplin helping with rescue and recovery efforts after a deadly tornado tore through the town.

Police Blotter: Theft Tops The Latest Police Reports

Theft and a teen party top this most recent version of Town and Country and Manchester police blotter.