Politics & Government

City of Florissant Presenting Injured Officer With Purple Heart

Monday, Mayor Tom Schneider and Police Chief William Karabas will honor Officer Mike Vernon and 10 other officers for their investigation work in May.

On Monday evening, the City of Florissant will officially honor with a Purple Heart for his injuries he sustained on Memorial Day.

Officer Vernon and 10 other officers will be honored during the Florissant City Council meeting for their work and investigation for their work of a burglary and shooting suspect in May, according to Florissant Police Department spokesman Andy Haarman. The 10 officers will receive commendations from Mayor Tom Schneider and

The Florissant City Council meeting will take place Monday at 7:30 p.m. at .

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