Fenton Man Arrested After Trying to Get Into Mercy Hospital Wearing Police Outfit

A man faces criminal charges after wearing a police T-shirt and police hat while trying to get into Mercy Hospital to see a patient.

Jerold Baybo, 39, of the 700 block of Cambridge Drive in Fenton, was charged June 1 with unlawful use of a weapon.

Creve Coeur Police said a witness called regarding a person leaving Mercy Hospital after trying to visit a patient at the hospital while wearing police-related clothing even though he “clearly was not a police officer.”

Creve Coeur police officer Robert Graeff responded to the call and spotted Baybo walking away from the hospital wearing a police hat and a T-shirt with “Police” printed across the front. Baybo also was carrying a duffel bag.

When Graeffe asked why he was dressed like that, Baybo at first responded that he wanted to join the police academy. He also said he thought it would help him get inside the hospital to visit his girlfriend after hours.

Graeffe searched Baybo and found a straight razor and a baggie containing a white powdery substance in his pockets. Inside the duffel bag was another baggie full of an unknown substance, a loaded Beretta 9mm pistol, ammunition, a knife, ski mask, and black gloves.

An official from the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office said they are awaiting a lab analysis on the substances inside the baggies to determine if any more charges will be filed against Baybo.

Police said the investigation indicated Baybo may have been attempting to provide drugs to his girlfriend.

Baybo is being held in the St. Louis County Justice Center. Bail was set at $15,000.

Graeffe was recognized as Creve Coeur Police Department's Officer of the Quarter for the arrest.