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Friday, May 24, 2013

Woman Hid Marijuana in Bra and 500 Pills in Lockbox, Backpack, Police Say

The Barnhart woman faces charges of possession of a controlled substance and sale of a controlled substance.

A Barnhart woman and man face criminal charges after police say they found them with more than 500 prescription pills during a traffic stop in Arnold.  Rachel Keeling, 22, and William Gray, 23, both of the 1900 block of Birchwood Drive, face multiple charges stemming from incidents dating back to November 2012, according to court documents.  In the documents, a Jefferson County Sheriff's Department deputy wrote that Keeling and Gray were discovered with more than 500 prescription pills during a traffic stop on November 29, 2012. The different medication was hidden in a backpack and lockbox in the backseat, but a canine sniffed out the vehicle, according to the documents.  Police also discovered a bag of marijuana, which was hidden in …

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Man Drew Handgun After Argument Over Extramarital Affair, Police Say

The Imperial man faces two criminal charges in connection to the incident.

An Imperial man faces criminal charges after police say he pulled a gun on another man who was having an affair with his wife.  Raymond Harris, 44, of the 2700 block of Spring Forest Road, has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and third-degree assault, according to a court document.  The incident dates back to March 10. In the court document, a Jefferson County Sheriff's Department deputy wrote that Harris arrived to the 1200 block of State Road M in an attempt to fight with another man over the extramarital affair.  Several people attempted to prevent the fight, which led Harris to punch one of them, the deputy wrote. He then pulled out a handgun and threatened to kill the man who was having the affair.  Unlawful use of a weapon …

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Two-Foot Tall Marijuana Plant Grew in Arnold Man's Bathroom, Police Say

Joseph Jones, 20, is charged with producing a controlled substance.

A 20-year-old Arnold man is facing criminal charges after police say they found a two-foot tall marijuana plant in his bathroom.  Joseph Jones, of the 1100 block of Missouri State Road, is charged with producing a controlled substance, which is a class B felony.  A Jefferson County Sheriff's Department deputy said the marijuana plant was discovered during a search on Dec. 1, 2012, according to a court document. The deputy also found numerous smoking devices and a bag of marijuana, the document notes.  The deputy had been investigating the area for a "suspicious odor" when the officer noticed multiple smoking devices that were visible through the home's window.  Jones gave the deputy permission to enter the home, where the deputy discovered…

Jefferson County's Most Wanted Fugitives

Here is the list of most wanted fugitives published by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department 10 Most Wanted list currently includes suspects wanted on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon, statutory rape, murder and possession of a controlled substance.   Among them is Tyrone Dukes, pictured here. He is wanted for possession of a controlled substance, and is considered physically violent. To provide information on the whereabouts of Dukes or anyone on the 10 Most Wanted list, call the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department's Confidential Tip Line at 636-797-5518 or the St. Louis Regional Crimestoppers at 866-371-8477 (TIPS). Click here to view the full Jefferson County Most Wanted list.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Sheriff's Report

Guns Reported Stolen From Metal Barn in Imperial

The two missing firearms were valued at $750.

Two firearms were reported stolen as part of a burglary in Imperial last week.  The incident occurred between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 12 on Frisco Hill Road, according to a Jefferson County Sheriff's Department report. Someone stole a North American Arms Guardian .380 pistol valued at $450 and a .38 Smith & Wesson Special revolver valued at $300.  The unknown burglar(s) broke into a metal barn with an attached living area to steal the handguns, the report notes. One was stolen from the kitchen table while the other was taken from the bedroom.  Join Arnold Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter. For more crime information on Arnold Patch, please see the following articles:

Al Mount

9:06 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Sounds like the thief knew they were there.... a friend maybe ?   more ›

St. Louis County Most Wanted

The list of St. Louis County Police Department's Most Wanted fugitives.

The St. Louis County Police Department regularly maintains a list of its most wanted fugitives. The list is updated as fugitives are apprehended. It currently includes suspects wanted for child kidnapping, domestic assault, armed criminal action, rape, robbery and abuse of a child.   Among them is Deshawn A. Brown, pictured here. He is wanted on a charge of abuse of a child. His last known address is in St. Louis. To provide information on the whereabouts of Brown or anyone on the 10 Most Wanted list, call the St. Louis County Police Department's Confidential Tip Line at 314-615-4692 or the St. Louis Regional Crimestoppers at 866-371-8477 (TIPS). See the full St. Louis County Police Department Most Wanted list.

Stephen D

10:00 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

One of the few St. Louis County most wanted who is likely still in the country. C'mon, somebody must know how to help DeShawn out....   more ›

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Top 5: Meth Lab Found in Arnold Home, Sports Zone Brawl

Need to catch up? Read the five most popular stories on Arnold Patch this week.

Don't miss a thing! Here are the five most-read stories from this week on Arnold Patch: Join Arnold Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.  

Mugs in the News: The Faces that Made This Week's Crime Headlines

The following mug shots were taken from various St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County Patch crime reports between May 4 and May 10.

Information for Mugs in the News is provided by the Jefferson County, St. Charles County and St. Louis County law enforcement agencies.  Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you or a family member are charged or cited and the case is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor. We will verify and report the outcome. Questions about this feature? Email brianf@patch.com. Want to see more mugs that made headlines? Check out our Mugs in the News pages.

JT THOMAS

10:07 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

You don't have to read Stevey D's douche bag comments. He thinks they are insightfully funny and witty and that's all that matters. I bet he writes each week to the The Tonight Show praying his literary genius will harpoon America with laughter with his little quips. But for now Stephen D keep commenting on the Patch...you will soon prevail with the 5 (now 6) readers that read this mush. You're …   more ›

Saturday, May 18, 2013

6 Arrested for DWI, Drug Paraphernalia in Arnold

Here is a list of drug- and alcohol-related incidents the Arnold Police Department handled between April 29 - May 5.

Tuesday, April 30 Thursday, May 2 Friday, May 3 Sunday, May 5

Friday, May 17, 2013

7 Arrested for Stealing at Walmart in Arnold

The following information was supplied by the Arnold Police Department for the period ending May 5. Arrests or charges mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions.

Monday, April 29 A license plate was reported stolen from a Dodge Caravan while it parked behind Kohl’s.  Tuesday, April 30 Wednesday, May 1 Thursday, May 2 Friday, May 3 Saturday, May 4

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