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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Mehlville High locked down after threat Monday, three other district schools locked out

Mehlville High locked down after threat Monday, three other district schools ‘locked out’

September 26, 2022

Editor's note: As of  2:54 p.m. Monday, the lockouts at Hagemann, Trautwein and Washington have been lifted. Washington is dismissing school for the day as normal.  Three Mehlville School District...

Bell visits Green Park aldermen to highlight office’s efforts to curb crime

Bell visits Green Park aldermen to highlight office’s efforts to curb crime

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter August 31, 2022

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell stopped by the Green Park Board of Aldermen meeting Aug. 16 to highlight some of his office’s prosecution strategies. Crime and crime-prevention has...

Fenton man admits to $1.1 million scam

Fenton man admits to $1.1 million scam

August 12, 2022

A man from Fenton admitted Aug. 4 to defrauding investors out of at least $1.1 million with false claims of lucrative contracts with a Texas airport. From Sept. 2, 2020 through at least Nov. 16, 2021,...

Child dies after drowning in Kennedy Recreation Complex pool

Child dies after drowning in Kennedy Recreation Complex pool

July 21, 2022

A 6-year-old child died after drowning in the Kennedy Recreation Complex Pool in south St. Louis County, police said. The deceased has been identified as Travone Mister Jr. of the 4300 block of Seibert...

St. Louis County employee indicted for pandemic relief kickback scheme

St. Louis County employee indicted for pandemic relief kickback scheme

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 8, 2022

Federal prosecutors have charged a St. Louis County jail administrator and previous County Council legislative assistant with federal wire charges in a COVID-19 relief kickback scheme.  Tony Weaver,...

UPDATE: Charges dropped against Lindbergh teacher accused of sexual contact with student

UPDATE: Charges dropped against Lindbergh teacher accused of sexual contact with student

June 2, 2022

Update: Charges were dropped against the teacher by the prosecuting attorney's office in November.  A Lindbergh teacher and assistant water polo coach in the Lindbergh School District was charged Thursday...

Human remains found at boat ramp

Human remains found at boat ramp

June 1, 2022

St. Louis County Police are investigating human remains found at the Flamm City Boat Ramp, 1100 Telegraph Road, after responding to a call May 30. The remains have been identified as those of Carol...

Green Park looking to combat crime with teamwork from citizens and city businesses

Green Park looking to combat crime with teamwork from citizens and city businesses

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter May 26, 2022

A special meeting was held May 5 by the Green Park Board of Aldermen to address policing in the city and the potential to increase contracted police coverage. The meeting was called for by Ward 1 Alderman...

County prosecutor launches Elder and Disabled Persons Abuse Hotline

County prosecutor launches Elder and Disabled Persons Abuse Hotline

April 1, 2022

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has launched a new Elder and Disabled Persons Abuse Hotline in March. Anyone with evidence of an elderly or disabled person being abused in St. Louis County...

Fenton carjacker pleads guilty to felony charges

Fenton carjacker pleads guilty to felony charges

March 28, 2022

A Fenton carjacker pleaded guilty to four charges in March. On Thursday, March 24, Korey Rush, a Fenton carjacker, pleaded guilty to four charges, including first-degree robbery, a class A felony; first-degree...

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