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Monday, April 22, 2013

Police Beat

Vehicle Break-Ins Reported Outside Great Escape Theater in Fenton

The incidents were among those reported by the the St. Louis County Police Department, Fenton Precinct for the period ending April 13. Arrests or charges mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions.

Questions about this report may be directed to Ryan Martin at ryan.martin@patch.com. Sunday, March 7 An iPod, cash and checkbook were reported stolen from a vehicle parked outside Great Escape Theater, 754 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. Monday, March 8 A shoplifter exited Kohl's, 115 Gravois Bluffs Plaza, with merchandise in her purse without attempting to pay. A resident on San Sebastian Drive was the victim of identity theft. When the resident attempted to file a tax return, it was discovered that the resident's information had already been used to file a return.  Two trailers were reported stolen from the parking lot outside World Press, 1626 Manufacturers Drive. Friday, March 12 Five vehicles were targets of break-ins while parked outside Great …

Sunday, March 31, 2013

'Crappy' Burger, Cigarette Burglary Are Among Top Police Stories in Fenton, High Ridge

The two stories were among the most read police stories on Fenton-High Ridge Patch in March 2013.

Want to know what's going on in your neighborhood? Here are the 10 most-read police stories from Fenton-High Ridge Patch for March 2013: 1) 16-Year-Old High Ridge Male Goes Airborne in Car, Then Airlifted to Hospital William Ivy, a 16-year-old High Ridge student, died following a vehicle accident near Cedar Hill. 2) Man Admits Overreacting to 'Crappy' Burger, Waits for Police A man had a particularly interesting reaction after his replacement Hardees hamburger was the same "crappy thing." 3) Late Night Trip to Closed McDonald's Sparks Tirade A man was unhappy when he discovered that McDonald's was closed for the evening. 4) Bomb Threat Hoax Forces Evacuation of Gravois Bluffs Walmart Walmart's Gravois Bluffs location received a fake bomb …

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Fenton Business is Target of Cigarette Burglary

The burglary happened to a business on Gravois Road in Fenton.

The following information was reported by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Questions about the report may be directed to ryan.martin@patch.com.  Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department are investigating a case of second-degree burglary at a Fenton business.  The incident occurred just before 1 a.m. on Feb. 23, according to video surveillance, police said.  Two unidentified suspects entered the business on Gravois Road through the front door by using a key. They then stole between 10 to 15 cartons of cigarettes.  An investigation revealed that a former employee failed to turn in a key in a timely manner, but she denies any involvement. The investigation is ongoing.  For more crime information on Fenton-High Ridge …

Bill Matlach

1:33 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2013

Cigarette Burglary: The story missed the obvious - what business on Gravois Road?   more ›

Sheriff's Report

Burglar Steals Two Duffle Bags, Leaves Backpacks Behind

The incident happened off of Old Highway 141 in Fenton.

The following information was reported by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Questions about the report may be directed to ryan.martin@patch.com.  Did the Burglar Want to Trade His Bags (and Was the TV Too Heavy)? Around 10 a.m. on Feb. 18, an unknown person stole two duffle bags containing CDs, earphones and other personal items from a home off of Old Highway 141 in Fenton. The victim later discovered two backpacks near his mailbox, which weren't there before he left his home. Police said the person also moved the TV from the entertainment center to the floor, where it was left. Officers dusted for fingerprints as evidence.  Cash Goes Missing in High Ridge Sometime between Feb. 19-23, $550 in cash was taken from a home on Cleo …

Monday, February 4, 2013

Home Burglaries, Neighbor Shooting Are Among Top Police Stories

The two stories were among the most read police stories on Fenton-High Ridge Patch in January 2013.

Want to know what's going on in your neighborhood? Here are the nine most-read police stories from Fenton-High Ridge Patch for January 2013: 1) High Ridge Woman Facing Multiple Burglary Charges A 28-year-old High Ridge woman is facing multiple second-degree charges in connection with five Fenton and High Ridge home burglaries. 2) Man Shoots at Neighbor After Being Uninvited to Wedding, Police Say After a handgun clicked, the man told his neighbor, "The next one is going in your head," St. Louis County Police reported. 3) Trailer Was Stolen Over Christmas in High Ridge The trailer, which is valued at $2,500, was reported stolen sometime between 3 p.m. on Dec. 22 and 11 a.m. on Dec. 26. 4) Used Tire Thieves Admit Multiple Thefts, Police Say …

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Sheriff's Report

Trailer Was Stolen Over Christmas in High Ridge

Weekly incident reports from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

The following information was reported by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Questions about the report may be directed to editor Ryan Martin at ryan.martin@patch.com.  Police are investigating the theft of a trailer from High Ridge Boulevard. The trailer, which is valued at $2,500, was reported stolen sometime between 3 p.m. on Dec. 22 and 11 a.m. on Dec. 26, as noted in an incident report. It's described as a 1999 Hallmark box trailer measured at 16 feet by 7 feet. The trailer is white with Missouri license plates. An $800 king mattress, which was inside the trailer, also was stolen.  For more crime information on Patch, please see the following articles:

Debra L Keller

1:17 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013

also had an identity theft at 5905 Staely Ave. they took my whole wallet with 600 to 700 dollars. the house was locked. the door was a jar. and they were inside the house. We didnt know they were in the house. I went in and took my sleeping pills undressed and went to sleep. the owner of the house went down stairs to play on his compiter. the went into the kitchen and took my wallet and left. The…   more ›

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Sheriff's Report

Burglars Target Opera Glasses, Costume Jewelry in Fenton

Weekly incident reports from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

The following information was reported by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Questions about the report may be directed to editor Ryan Martin at ryan.martin@patch.com.  Five suspects were arrested after a Jefferson County Sheriff's Department officer stopped them during a burglary in process at a home on Mary Drive in Fenton, police report.  Opera glasses, costume jewelry and a ceramic figurine were among the items targeted by the suspects during the burglary.  The incident happened around 11 a.m. on Dec. 23, according to a police report.  For more crime information on Patch, please see the following articles:

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Fenton Crime: Doggie Door Break-in, Stolen Horse Plows

Strange thefts, a bank robbery involving a man with a woman's wig and other crime stories are collected in this end-of-October report from Fenton-High Ridge Patch.

In October, police in Fenton and High Ridge responded to reports of strange thefts (like horse plows and a horse bucket) and a bank robbery with a man wearing a woman's wig. Below, an end-of-month Patch report collects the major crime stories that were reported on Fenton-High Ridge Patch in October. (Stay updated on Fenton-High Ridge news by liking Patch on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FentonHighRidgePatch) Crash reports: 

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

More Than $14,000 in Cash, Jewelry and Electronics Stolen From High Ridge Home

The following incident reports were provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

The following information was reported by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Rock Creek Road, High Ridge Cash, gold jewelry and electronics, valued at $14,317, were stolen July 17-18 from a home on Rock Creek Road in High Ridge. Missing was $2,000 in cash (all $100 bills), a 14K gold watch, three gold rings, two gold bracelets, a Dell laptop computer, 10 iPad Touch devices, two Gillette electric shavers, three Gillette electric shaver refills, approximately 50 CDs and a key ring containing the victim's keys. The homeowner said he had been sleeping while a houseguest entertained several people at the home. Upon waking up, the homeowner discovered the guest and his friends had left, and the homeowner noticed the items were missing. A…

Andrew Nelson

5:04 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012

> The homeowner said he had been sleeping while a houseguest entertained several people at the home. Upon waking up, the homeowner discovered the guest and his friends had left, and the homeowner noticed the items were missing. - Hrmm, maybe this has something to do with it? Who has "10 iPad Touch devices"   more ›

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