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"Patch" provides you with a report of criminal activity in the area twice a week courtesy of the Arnold Police Department.
Questions about this report may be directed to Ryan Martin at ryan.martin@patch.com.  A large-scale brawl outside of an apartment complex in Arnold ended with the arrest of five people.  The fight occurred on April 24 in the 1200 block of Telegraph Road. The fight was in progress when police arrived, said Maj. Nick McBroom of the Arnold Police Department. And when police arrived, the suspects weren't very cooperative, McBroom said.  Among the arrest charges were resisting arrest and peace disturbance.  For more crime information on Arnold Patch, please see the following articles: Report of …
Questions about this report may be directed to Ryan Martin at ryan.martin@patch.com. Monday, April 22 Sometime between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., a wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the Arnold Commons parking lot.  Tuesday, April 23 At 8:30 a.m., about $100 was reported stolen from a home on Old Lemay Ferry Road. Someone broke in through the back window using a ladder. A 33-year-old Arnold man was arrested in connection to the incident.  At 11:07 p.m., two Arnold men—one aged 19 and the other 20—were arrested in connection to shoplifting at Walmart.  Wednesday, Apri 24 About $…
Questions about this report may be directed to Ryan Martin at ryan.martin@patch.com. Wednesday, April 24 A 27-year-old St. Louis man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in the area of Vogel and West Outer roads. He was released to a sober driver, police report. A 29-year-old St. Louis man was arrested on suspicion of driving with a suspended license and for possession with intent to manufacture methamphetamine. A 28-year-old St. Louis woman also was arrested on suspicion of possession. The incident occurred in the 3500 block of Jeffco Boulevard.  Friday, April 26 At 11:58 a…
Monday, April 15 An employee at U Gas at 3611 West Outer Rd. told police that a woman left the store without paying for $36.97 in merchandise. Tuesday, April 16 An employee at Circle K at 2001 Richardson Rd. reported that someone pumped $28.47 in gas into a red van and left without paying. A man told police that someone had removed a toolbox and numerous tools from the bed of his truck while it was parked at Pear Tree Inn at 1201 Drury Ln. Wednesday, April 17 Employees at Kohl's at 2150 Michigan Ave. detained a 20-year-old St. Louis City woman after they observed her conceal jewelry valued at…
Thursday, April 11 A woman who lives on Weedel told police that someone went through her unlocked vehicles and took loose change. Tools were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Summit. A cell phone and $80 were reported stolen from an unsecured storage shelf at First Baptist Church of Arnold. A lawnmower and canvas canopy were reported stolen from the front yard of a home on Weedel Drive. A GPS was also stolen from a vehicle parked at the home.  An 18-year-old Arnold man was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident on Missouri State Road. He was booked and released on a summons. …
Monday, April 8 A disabled person placard was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Bayshore Parkway. A woman told police that someone removed her iPhone 4 from her purse while she was shopping at the Goodwill Store on Richardson Square Drive.  Wednesday, April 10 A teacher at Rockport Heights Elementary reported being assaulted by a 10 year old while at school. The juvenile was taken into custody and later released to his parents. The case was forwarded to the Juvenile Division.  A 58-year-old Herculaneum woman was arrested for shoplifting at Kohl's at 2150 Michigan Ave. She was booked…
Friday, April 5 Store security at Dierberg's at 860 Arnold Commons reported that a woman took several items and left the store without paying. Police later arrested a 52-year-old Arnold woman. She was booked and released on a summons. Store security at Kohl's at 2150 Michigan Ave. told police that a man took several items and left the store without paying. A 17-year-old Imperial man was later arrested and released on a summons. Saturday, April 6 An officer investigating a fight on Birch arrested a 31-year-old man and a 47-year-old man - both from Arnold. They were booked, processed and later …
Monday, April 1 Officers investigating a suspicious person at 3700 Jeffco Blvd. found an 18-year-old Arnold man who was uncooperative and refused to provide his identity. His identity was eventually obtained, and he was released at the scene on a summons. Tuesday, April 2 Police responded to the Starling Community regarding three brothers involved in a physical disturbance with each other. All three sustained injuries during the confrontation. A 22-year-old Cedar Hill man, a 33-year-old Arnold man and a 27-year-old Arnold man were arrested and issued summonses. The 27-year-old was booked and …
Monday, March 25 A woman told police that another woman took her bottle of Tide laundry detergent valued at $10 while she was loading/unloading laundry at a business off Jeffco Boulevard.  Tuesday, March 26 An 18-year-old Barnhart woman was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart at 2201 Michigan Ave. Following booking, she was released on a summons. Officers received a call about a man inside the Pear Tree Inn at 1201 Drury Lane who was not a guest. The 33-year-old St. Louis man fled after being observed. Police found the man and arrested him for trespassing because he had been arrested on a …
Monday, March 18 A woman reported that someone stole a purse, credit cards, checkbook and I-Phone from her car while it was parked at the Fox School District campus at 745 Jeffco Blvd. Tuesday, March 19 A 22-year-old Corona, CA, man was arrested for unlicensed door-to-door soliciting at Avion Ridge and Richardson Road. After processing, he was held pending a $150 cash bond. Loss prevention officers at Walmart at 2201 Michigan Ave. reported a one man made a fraudulent merchandise return and a second man had taken other items from the store. Two 26-year-old men were arrested. After processing …
Questions about this report may be directed to Ryan Martin at ryan.martin@patch.com. Arrests or charges mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions. Tuesday, March 12 A 24-year-old House Springs woman was arrested outside Dierbergs after officers found that her child was left in the vehicle while she shopped. She was released and issued summons.  Wednesday, March 13 About $80 in gas was reported stolen from Circle K, 2046 Key West Drive.  Thursday, March 14 A 35-year-old St. Louis man was arrested after a traffic stop on suspicion of driving while revoked. The passenger, a 32-year-…
Friday, March 8 A cab driver told police he had conveyed a woman from St. Louis City to Ridgecrest Drive where she left without paying for the ride. A 33-year-old Arnold man was arrested for leaving Kohl's at 2150 Michigan Ave. with $540 in unpaid merchandise. After processing, he was released pending application for warrants. Saturday, March 9 A 19-year-old Festus man was arrested for stealing $153.85 in merchandise from Walmart at 2201 Michigan Ave. He was later released on a summons. A 39-year-old St. Louis man, a 45-year-old St. Louis woman and a 40-year-old Imperial woman were arrested …
Wednesday, March 6 A 36-year-old Winfield, MO, woman was arrested for disturbing the peace at the Arnold Recreation Center at 1695 Missouri St. Rd. Police say she became upset with a lifeguard who told her children they were not following the rules. The lifeguard and a supervisor told police the woman began yelling and cursing at them, and she refused to leave. After being arrested, the woman was given a summons and released at the scene. A woman reported that while she was changing in the locker room at the Arnold Recreation Center, someone took a bag containing her car keys, a swimming suit…
Tuesday, Feb. 26 An 18-year-old Arnold man was arrested for stealing $70 in car stereo equipment from Walmart at 2201 Michigan. He was released on a summons. Officers took two juveniles into custody for stealing $20 in merchandise from Walmart. One teen was released to his parents. The other was taken to juvenile authorities. Thursday, Feb. 28 A man reported that someone had taken a laptop computer some time in October while his vehicle was parked in a lot on Saxon Drive.  A 27 year-old Pevely woman was arrested for shoplifting from Kohl's at 2150 Michigan Ave. She was issued a summons and …
Monday, Feb. 11 A 33-year-old Arnold woman was arrested in Kohl's on suspicion of shoplifting.  Wednesday, Feb. 13 A license plate was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Valmont Drive. Friday, Feb. 15 A wallet and sunglasses were reported stolen from a locked vehicle parked on Twin Fawn Court.  Monday, Feb. 18 A woman reported that someone scratched the paint on her vehicle while she was parked at Fox Chase Apartments. Tuesday, Feb. 19 License plates were reported stolen from a 1992 black Chevy pickup truck while it was parked on a commuter lot.  Friday, Feb. 22 Tanning lotion and …
Questions about this report may be directed to Ryan Martin at ryan.martin@patch.com. Monday, Feb. 11 At 9:57 a.m., a 36-year-old Arnold man was arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana in the area of Richardson Road and Melton Drive. After a traffic stop, he was found with four bags and a handrolled cigarette containing marijuana, according to a police report.  Wednesday, Feb. 13 At 12:50 a.m., a 51-year-old St. Louis County man was arrested on Jeffco Boulevard on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He refused to take a breath test, police report.  At 12:47 a.m., a 30-year-old …
Two boys were taken into custody by Arnold police after they shot their airsoft BB guns at a man, according to a report from the Arnold Police Department.  The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17 on Alice Drive. A 12-year-old boy and 13-year-old boy shot their guns at the man, who was hit on his forearm, leg and back, police say.  The shots caused slight swelling, police say.  The boys also shot the victim's car and caused minor damage, according to the report.  For more crime information on Arnold Patch, please see the following articles: Chevy Truck is Stolen Without the …
Thursday, Feb. 7 At 8:15 p.m., a victim reported that someone fraudulently purchased $1,200 from Lowe's in Arnold.  At 10:30 p.m., a 43-year-old St. Louis man was issued a summons at Value Place after he created a disturbance and assaulted a victim, police say.  Friday, Feb. 8 At 6:54 p.m., a runaway teenager was located by officers and returned home.  At 10:24 p.m., a 50-year-old Arnold woman was taken into protective custody after police discovered she was too intoxicated to be responsible for herself. Police held her until she became sober.  Saturday, Feb. 9 At 9:05 a.m., a wallet was …
Monday, Feb. 4 At 2 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call on Astra Way and arrested a 35-year-old Arnold man who was a wanted fugitive. At 5:29 p.m., a laser tool and reading tablet worth $1,500 were reported stolen from a truck parked on Melody Lane. The victim believes the theft occurred sometime between Feb. 1-4.  At 10:43 p.m., a 48-year-old Arnold man was arrested in the area of Interstate 55 and Church Road on suspicion of driving while suspended and other traffic violations. Tuesday, Feb. 5 At 11:21 a.m., a purse was reported missing at St. Louis Bread Company, 909 Arnold …
Friday, Feb. 1 An employee at Maple Meadows Learning Center at 510 Maple Meadows Dr. reported that someone took a coin-operated children’s ride that was on a trailer in the parking lot. An employee at Schnuck's at 3900 Vogel Rd. told police that a woman stole $40 in liquor. The 20 year old from St. Louis County was booked for stealing and being a minor in possession of liquor. She also had an arrest warrant for traffic from Sunset Hills. She was later released to Sunset Hills. Saturday, Feb. 2 A woman reported that someone stole an equipment bag containing her son’s wrestling gear from her …

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