Sunday, May 12, 2013
The following mug shots were taken from various St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County Patch crime reports between May 4 and May 10.
Information for Mugs in the News is provided by the Jefferson County, St. Charles County and St. Louis County law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you or a family member are charged or cited and the case is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor. We will verify and report the outcome. Questions about this feature? Email brianf@patch.com. Want to see more mugs that made headlines? Check out our Mugs in the News pages.
Friday, May 10, 2013
The St. Louis County Police Highway Safety Unit and officers from the Division of Patrol will be conducting the checkpoints.
The St. Louis County Police Highway Safety Unit and officers from the Division of Patrol will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout the month of May, according to a news release from the St. Louis County Police Department. Specially trained officers will be checking motorists in an effort to reduce the number of intoxicated drivers on our streets and highways. Inconvenience to motorists will be minimal. The officers participating in the enforcement have had additional training in the recognition of motorists who have had too much to drink or are under the influence of illegal drugs. Officers will also issue citations for seat belt and other violations. Join Olivette Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter…
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The cost to the bank has been "significant," an executive said. The news comes after thousands of Schnucks customers had their credit and debit cards compromised due to a security breach.
Customers of Commerce Bank should keep an eye on the mail. You're likely getting new debit cards, even if you didn't ask for one. Clayton-based Commerce Bancshares confirms that customers throughout the region are getting new cards as a precaution following a security breach at Schnucks grocery stores around the area that compromised customer financial data. Carl Bradbury, Commerce's Director of Consumer Products, wouldn't identify Schnucks by name in an interview Thursday but did acknowledge "a large event" where cards were considered compromised, prompting the move. The decision to re-issue does not mean that a customer's card was necessarily compromised, but that it was used during a time period where others were. Bradbury also said …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
The following mug shots were taken from various St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County Patch crime reports between April 27 and May 3.
Information for Mugs in the News is provided by the Jefferson County, St. Charles County and St. Louis County law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you or a family member are charged or cited and the case is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor. We will verify and report the outcome. Questions about this feature? Email brianf@patch.com. Want to see more mugs that made headlines? Check out our Mugs in the News pages.
A couple of readers debate whether victims bear any responsibility for crime. What do you think?
In Des Peres last week, a handful of cars and homes were burglarized in a residential neighborhood—a serious enough "spree" that the city blasted an email and text alert to the neighborhoods. As it happens, the burglar got into some unlocked cars, used the garage door opener and walked into a pair of houses in which the inside door was not locked. The report brought on this comment from a reader: "A person would not lock their car outside overnight (or anytime) because? And with a home garage door opener and valuables inside? Is this laziness or stupidity?" Another reader who said she was was one of the victims took offense: "I hope you are never a victim. You are acting like it was our fault." What do you think? Do we bear any …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Olivette depended upon University City to answer fire calls in the modest city beginnings.
Friday, May 3, 2013
The police blotter also reminds us to watch out for license plate thieves.
The following information was supplied by the Olivette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) Olivette police reported two cases on the same day, at the same address—apparently in the Olivette Center shopping plaza—of vehicle break-ins. The incidents both occured on April 15 in the 9500 block of Olive Boulevard. In both cases, police said, someone broke out a vehicle window and stole clothing and money. Other reports from the latest Olivette police blotter: On April 18, police arrested someone at 52 Young Drive for failing to appear in Olivette Municipal Court. On April 17, a resident at Price Court reported license plate …
Olivette depended upon University City to answer fire calls in the modest city beginnings.
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Friday, May 3
For History buffs, there is so much to know about how Olivette got into the business of running a public safety fire department. In the beginnings, Olivette was dependent upon University City and paid on a per call basis. This information is documented on the Olivette web page. For many years, Olivette depended on University City for its fire protection paying for this service on a per call basis at the rate established by agreement and ordinance of $50.00 per call and $50.00 per hour after the first hour. During the years, 1947-48, the Board of Trustees of Olivette, under the direction of Clarence W. Miller, as Chairman, discussed the possibility of developing a town Fire Department and adequately housing it; however, the idea did not …
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Olivette police are investigating after a worker leaves with a resident's credit card to buy supplies, but never returns.
The following information was supplied by the Olivette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) April 7: 9100 block of Olive Boulevard Larceny: One person was arrested for stealing cosmetics from a business. April 6: 9500 block of Olive Boulevard Larceny: Someone stole the victim's phone while inside of a business. April 5: 9100 block of Olive Boulevard Shoplifting: One person was arrested for stealing makeup from a business. April 3: St. Alfred Fraud: A suspect has been identified after a resident allowed a worker to use their credit card for materials. Police said the worker used the card and never returned with the card or…
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Plus another resident gave a scammer $700 in pre-paid Green Dot cards over the phone.
The following information was supplied by the Olivette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) April 14: Crockett Drive Miscellaneous: Resident reported someone used her debit card information. Police said the transaction occurred out of state. April 13: 9400 block of Olive Boulevard Miscellaneous: Resident reported fraudulent use on his credit card. Police said the transaction occurred out of state. April 9: Olivaire Lane Fraud: A resident was convinced by a caller to provide numbers to prepaid Green Dot cards over the phone. The caller reportedly threatened the resident with a lawsuit, so the victim provided numbers for $…
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Timber
1:03 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
They require your consent, after the 'reasonable seizure, to move an arbitrary police contact into the investigatory stage of criminal activity to form the basis of cause to arrest. This is accomplished by 'you' consenting to engage in answering the questions presented to the motorist. There is no requirement to answer any questions during said checkpoint. more ›