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Scorched building in Pine Lawn has ties to high-profile federal suspect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:24 GMT

PINE LAWN, Mo. – Residents and leaders want action on a burned-out building that’s tied to a notorious criminal suspect.The scorched property sits on a main drag of Pine Lawn, on Kienlen at Dardanella.“It puts a dark shadow over stuff that needs to be better on a main street,” Yak Bellamy said.You can still smell the char, even though it burned years ago.Pine Lawn Alderwoman Dionne Peeples-Jones can see it from her backyard.“I live here. Every day, I have to pass by this area,” she said.Yet she’s more concerned about her residents.“This is a viable strip; not to mention, we have homeowners,” she said.The property was previously a Nixon Brothers Auto Service, Bellamy said, next to Pine Lawn Elementary School.“It was a beautiful building back when I was a youngster,” he said. Argument over ex-girlfriend leads to fight, shooting at Black Jack apartment Bellamy just renovated a building next door. He opened Ollie IV Automotive and Sales in memory of the brother he lost.“Uplifting the ...

Downtown St. Louis crash renews calls for added traffic enforcement

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A Kia Sorento and Dodge Charger collided at the intersection of North 10th and Olive streets on Monday afternoon. A surveillance camera captured images of the downtown crash. There were no immediate signs of serious injuries.On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department indicated it’s too soon to know what happened but said the occupants of the Kia left the scene. The investigation into the crash continues.The crash occurred a few blocks from where Tennessee volleyball player Janae Edmondson was struck last year. Some downtown residents would like to see more enforcement.“This is like a raceway,” Nicole Younge said. “It’s like being in Indianapolis on race day.”A spokesperson for Mayor Tishaura Jones said in September the administration announced intentions to use automated traffic enforcement to help hold careless drivers accountable. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Sub...

Missing person's report filed after sudden closure of nursing home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Nearly three weeks after the sudden closure of a St. Louis nursing home, a former resident remains missing.Advocates for the elderly in St. Louis confirm a missing person report has been filed with police but did not release that individual’s name.Reversed hinges have now been bolted over the entrance doors to the building at Kingshighway and Highland in north St. Louis.There is a new glimmer of hope for the rest of those who called Northview Village home.Thirty-two newly-trained case workers are fanning out to check on former residents who were put out of the home on Dec. 15, 2023, with little or no warning and without their belongings or medical records in a still-unknown number of cases. Argument over ex-girlfriend leads to fight, shooting at Black Jack apartment The City of St. Louis’s Department of Human Services hosted a training session for the caseworkers on Tuesday to help those former residents who’ve ended up with other homes in the city.“To find out how the...

Chief: Rise in St. Charles County felonies due to better policing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:24 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – A few times a year, several police departments in St. Charles County come together to form a task force to crack down on crime.“It’s every police department out here,” St. Charles County Police Chief Kurt Fisz said.The St. Charles County Police Department has reported a 19% increase in felony charges. A spike, Fisz noted, is because of better policing techniques."It's good old-fashioned police work, using better-trained officers and modern technology,” Fisz said. Argument over ex-girlfriend leads to fight, shooting at Black Jack apartment The multi-jurisdictional task force was created three years ago and according to Fisz, it has helped make more than 1,000 arrests. The task force was created to limit auto thefts in the area but has more recently focused on illegal drugs and firearms."We proactively go after criminals trying to violate our community,” Fisz said.The task force of about 35 officers and commanders comes together a few times a year. Fisz cre...

Missing Illinois man last seen in downtown St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An elderly man from St. Clair County, Illinois, who was reported missing on New Year's Day was recently spotted in downtown St. Louis.The Illinois State Police filed an endangered missing person advisory Monday evening on behalf of the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department.According to the advisory, James J. Faust, 84, left his home in Lebanon, Illinois, around 7 p.m. and drove off in his pickup truck, a red Chevrolet Silverado with Illinois plate 1060638B. Argument over ex-girlfriend leads to fight, shooting at Black Jack apartment Faust was last seen driving the Silverado truck around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, at South 4th and Gratiot streets.Faust stands 6'2" and weighs approximately 205 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a camouflaged coat, a blue t-shirt, and dark blue jeans.Anyone with information regarding Faust's whereabouts should contact the St. Clair County Sheriffs Department at 618-825-2051 or call 911 to reach local law enforcement.

Murder investigation in Moline Acres: Police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons unit are investigating a fatal shooting in Moline Acres.According to Sgt. Tracy Panus, a county police spokeswoman, Moline Acres police were called to the 2400 block of Chambers Road shortly after 6:40 p.m. for a shooting. Police found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Detectives claim the shooting happened at another location and the victim drove himself to Chambers Road.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. If you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

DUI suspect crashes on RTD tracks in Lakewood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:24 GMT

Lightrail service through Lakewood was temporarily halted today after a suspected drunken driver crashed their car onto the train tracks, according to police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | One person dies in crash with train in Nunn Crime and Public Safety | 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after vehicle drove into water in Thornton overnight Crime and Public Safety | Denver police investigating early morning fatal crash Crime and Public Safety | Woman hit, killed by driver in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | Wrong-way driver killed in four-vehicle crash on E-470 in Thornton they caused No one was injured when a white Toyota truck veered off of West 13th Avenue near Newland Street and onto the train tracks, according to the Lakewood Police Department.The truck came to rest on its side, according to the department.W Line services were replaced by shuttle buses for about 90 minutes, according to the Regio...

Jimmy Kimmel blasts Aaron Rodgers for 'Epstein List' remarks, threatens to sue

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:24 GMT

Jimmy Kimmel took to social media Tuesday to blast New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers for suggesting that the late-night television host is worried about his name being on a rumored-to-be released list of people associated with the late Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, who was last arrested in July 2019 by the FBI and New York Police Department’s Crime Against Children Task Force on sex trafficking charges, was found dead from an apparent suicide in his jail cell in August 2019.  Rodgers comments about Kimmel came during an appearance on ESPN’s "Pat McAfee Show," which also featured Rodgers' former Green Bay Packers teammate and current sports analyst A.J. Hawk.  While the trio were discussing a conspiracy theory having to do with the NFL Super Bowl, Hawk said, “Does this having something to do with the Epstein list that came out?” “That’s supposed to be coming out soon,” Rodgers responded with a laugh. “There’s a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, who are real...

Deebo Samuel expects 49ers starters to play ‘for a good bit’ vs. Rams 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:24 GMT

Deebo Samuel made his intentions clear: he plans to play in the 49ers season finale on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.Speaking on the ‘Up and Adams’ show with Kay Adams on Tuesday, Samuel said the 49ers offense is continuing to prepare as if it were a normal game, despite having already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC.Head coach Kyle Shanahan hasn’t yet decided which starters will play, but Samuel made it sound like the offense wants to maintain its momentum from last Sunday, when they knocked off the Washington Commanders, 27-10.“You definitely want to keep the flow going,” Samuel said. “But you also want to give your body a rest. I feel like we’ll play this game for a good bit, just to keep the groove going and not take too much time off.”Asked if it was a negotiation with Shanahan about who will play on Sunday, Samuel smiled.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | 49ers explain what clinching the No. 1 seed early means to them San Francisco 49ers | ...

Man arrested on suspicion of driving truck at Peninsula cop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:30:24 GMT

SAN MATEO – A Stanislaus County man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of driving a pickup truck at an officer last fall in San Mateo, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Lowriders, as well as those with expired registration tags, get a break — 2024 rings in new California traffic laws Crime and Public Safety | San Mateo County man given life in prison without possibility of parole for sexual crimes involving minors Crime and Public Safety | Dark details emerge after Pacifica murder suspect dies by suicide Crime and Public Safety | Man killed, woman injured in stabbing at Pacifica home Crime and Public Safety | Person injured in Daly City shooting remains in critical condition, police say The incident happened on Nov. 19 near El Camino Real and 4th Avenue, according to the San Mateo Police Department.California Highway Patrol officers were pursuing the suspect when he stopped and got out...