St. Louis County Police Take Kids Out to 'Shop With a Cop'

St. Louis County Police officers with the West County precinct took kids shopping this holiday season to help they by gifts for themselves and their families.

Driving After Drinking: Who Ya' Gonna' Call?

Law enforcement officers say people who get behind the wheel after drinking never think they will lose control of that vehicle, but statistics indicate otherwise. Here's a safer alternative.

NRA: Put Armed Officers in Every Parkway School

Parkway School officials said they have already asked law enforcement to up their presence by having patrol officers check in at elementary schools.

NRA Reiterates St. Louis County Police Chief's Call for 'Armed Security' Around Schools

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre said.

Wind Knocks Down Tree, Closes Ballas Road

Strong winds are to blame for a tree crashing down on power lines on Ballas Road. Power was out in the area and the road was closed in both directions for hours.

West County Fire Crews Respond to Charter Communications

This was the scene outside Charter Communications Wednesday night.

Police Report Home Burglarized, Christmas Decorations Stolen

Manchester police are investigating a home burglary, a missing laptop and incidents of Christmas decorations disappearing from front porches.

Police Recover Car Stolen From Manchester

Two cars were stolen from Manchester this month. One reportedly from a residence, the other from a dealership.

Bad Checks Written at Manchester Costco

Police report that the checks were written on bad accounts, twice in one day.

Walmart A Favorite Among Shoplifters This Holiday Season

Manchester police made these recent arrests for reports of shoplifting as thieves target the Manchester Highlands Walmart.

Manchester Man Sent to Prison For Steroid Sales

Steven C. Campbell was sentenced to more than seven years in prison Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis County Police Meeting With School Officials About Security

Police and school officials will discuss changes in security after Friday's tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Former Town and Country Police Officer Helps Thwart Home Break-In

Former Town and Country police officer Jeff Myer was recognized for jumping into action during an attempted break-in and chasing the burglary suspects before police arrived.

Do We Need A Ban on Assault Rifles?

In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut, the owner of a military and law enforcement supply store in Chesterfield says such laws and regulations won't solve the problem.

Parkway District Alerts Parents About 'Lockout' Incident in Email

Email to parents at Parkway South High, Southwest Middle, Wren Hollow and Hanna Woods elementary: "We will continue to work closely with the authorities and let you know if there is any cause for additional concern."

Suicidal Suspect Caught, Caused 'Lockout' at 4 Parkway Schools

A 19-year-old man from Webster Groves bought a shotgun today, told his girlfriend he was going to kill himself. Parkway South High School, Southwest Middle, Wren Hollow Elementary, and Hanna Woods Elementary were in "lockout" mode as authoriti

Town and Country Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges

Grahame E. Rhodes, 61, pleaded guilty to one felony count of wire fraud.

Retirement Community Hairdresser Burglarized Residents' Apartments, Police Say

Town and Country Police said the woman stole a master key and used it to steal $85,400 in items from at least seven apartments.

Church in Manchester Damaged in Early Morning Fire

Community Christian Church on Meramec Station Road suffered from smoke damage. Firefighters blame a spark in a heating unit.

Former Parkway Substitute Teacher Sentenced In Child Porn Case

Richard Ambler will serve prison time plus supervised release.

St. Louis County Police Receive National Heroin Education Award

St. Louis County Police Department Drug Task Force agents are receiving the 2012 “Outstanding Community Prevention Effort Award” in Washington, D.C. Thursday.

Cars Targeted by Criminals in Manchester

Manchester police report cars are being broken into in business parking lots.

Burglary, Theft Top Recent Manchester Crimes

Thieves break into a Manchester home, plus hit stores, a yard and a laundromat in this most recent edition of Manchester police blotter.

Arrest After Weapon Brandished During Manchester Road Rage Incident

One person was arrested for flourishing a replica firearm on Manchester Road, police report.

Manchester Man Charged With Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Girl

The man is being held in St. Louis County jail. His bond was just reduced from $25,000 to a $7,500 cash-only bond.

Man Stole $4,200 in Stereo Equipment With Fake Credit Card, Police Say

The man told police he got the card from someone who worked at one of the stereo equipment stores.

Support Backstoppers With a Holiday Ornament

Police and fire ornaments are available for purchase.

Police Search For Owner of Mystery Ring

The ring was found in a local park years ago and police are still searching for its owner. Does it look familiar?

Thieves Using Counterfeit Cash, Stolen Checks in Manchester

Manchester police are investigating reports of counterfeit currency, stolen checks and a bad credit card.

Walmart Thefts Keep Manchester Police Busy

Manchester police have received numerous reports of shoplifting at the Manchester Highlands Walmart in recent weeks. Check out those police calls in this edition of police blotter.

BBB Warns of Alleged Missing Items During Estate Sales

Town and Country police were involved in an investigation that has the St. Louis Better Business Bureau warning that Bo Wiechens Estate Sales customers allege items are disappearing during the sales.

Woman Needed Surgery After Being Beaten by Husband, Police Say

Manchester police said a witness saw the husband dragging his wife into their home from the driveway. Police forced their way into the home.

Weird Crime: Grieving Widow's Family Accused of Theft

A round-up of odd and unusual crimes in the St. Louis area.

Manchester Truck Fire Caught on Video

Fire crews got the call of the blaze in the Firestone parking lot this weekend. A passerby caught the scene on video.

Parkway Central Student Caught With Alcohol at School

The 17-year-old male was also found in possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

Fight Leads to Gun Drawn in Traffic Near Highway 141 and Big Bend

Police are still trying to determine what led up to a fight that ended with a gun drawn by a Eureka fireman near Highway 141 and Big Bend Road Friday.

New Helicopter Flying For St. Louis County Police

The St. Louis County Police Department and the St. Louis Port Authority applied jointly for a grant that paid for the acquisition.

Grant Nets New Truck, Armored Vehicle for St. Louis County Police

The agency recently used money from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase two new vehicles worth a total of $600,000.

Cardinals' David Freese Wrecks Rover to Avoid Deer in West County

St. Louis Cardinals' player and 2011 World Series MVP David Freese was not injured when his SUV struck a tree in Wildwood Thursday, but his vehicle had to be towed from the accident scene.

Identity Theft, Theft Top Recent Manchester Crimes

A resident reports a loan was taken out with their personal information, plus called for thefts at local stores.