Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Medicine, Gas and Purses Among Stolen Items in Arnold

The following information was supplied by the Arnold Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following incidents were among those reported by the Arnold Police Department between July 30 through Aug. 5. For questions about this report, email associate regional editor Ryan Martin at ryan.martin@patch.com.

Monday, July 30

Fugitive Arrest — A 43-year-old Arnold man was arrested on Whispering Winds Drive because he was wanted on outstanding warrants from multiple agencies.

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Fugitive Arrest — A 19-year-old Arnold woman was arrested following a traffic stop in the area of Lonedell Road and Fox Chase Industrial Drive because she was wanted for outstanding warrants. She was released on bond following her booking.

Tuesday, July 31

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Fraudulent Use of a Credit Device — A woman reported that she misplaced her credit card while leaving . The card was later used for purchases at and .

Wednesday, Aug. 1

Stealing — A Coach wallet was reported stolen from a purse at Hope Thrift Store while a worker was on break. The wallet contained cash, credit cards and gift cards valued at $1,500.

Thursday, Aug. 2

Stealing — An overnight guest reportedly stole $300 from a purse inside a home on Crosswinds Drive.

Driving While Suspended — A 21-year-old Crystal City man was arrested following a traffic stop in the 1900 block of Richardson Road for reportedly driving while suspended.

Stealing — Between 8-10:30 a.m., a purse was reportedly stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked on Elizabeth Drive.

Peace Disturbance — At 1:38 p.m., a 34-year-old St. Louis woman was arrested on suspicion of peace disturbance following an incident at a business on Water Tower Place. The victim reported that the woman created a disturbance after being fired. She became belligerent when an investigating officer arrived, police stated.

Stealing — At 6:22 p.m., $4 in medication was reported stolen from a room at the Pear Tree Inn.

Friday, Aug. 3

Stealing — At 6:49 p.m., a 28-year-old Fenton woman was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting from .

Stealing — At 11:47 p.m., $20 in gas was reported stolen from Phillips 66 on Richardson Road.

Saturday, Aug. 4

DWI, Driving While Suspended and Assault — At 11:45 a.m., a 43-year-old Mineral Point man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his wife, driving while intoxicated and driving while suspended.

Stealing — The faceplate and remote control to a car's stereo system were reported stolen from a truck parked in the 2100 block of South Arlene Drive. The items were valued at $150.


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