Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Burglars have been stealing electronics and other valuables from homes in the area.
May 4 A second-degree burglary occurred in the 600 block of Shadowrock. Police found that the burglar entered through the rear door, according to the report. Nothing was taken. May 8 Someone stole a red Craftsman mower out of the backyard in the 100 block of Manor Dr. A woman’s apartment was burglarized and she was assaulted in the 3100 block or Sir Christopher. The burglar entered through an open bedroom window and confronted the resident. The burglar hit the resident with a hammer, and then she wrestled it away from him. Police weren’t able to find the burglar. The woman was taken to Depaul Hospital, where she was treated and released. May 11 Police responded to a second-degree burglary in the 100 block of Rissant. Two televisions were …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The following mug shots were taken from various Patch crime reports between April 23 and April 27.
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Colleen Huggins was struck by a car, which took off after hitting her.
A Florissant women suffered moderate injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 70, just west of Interstate 270 Tuesday. Colleen Huggins traveled on I-70 when a Jeep Laredo tried to merge into her lane, according to a Missouri Highway Patrol report. She attempted to swerve into another lane and then hit her brakes and spun clockwise. The Jeep hit her car and then left the scene. She was taken to Depaul Hospital. The report indicates she did not have a seat belt on at the time of the accident.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Fourth grade student found to be selling bullets to his classmates.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Stealing incidents happen throughout residential areas of Florissant.
April 30 Police responded to a stealing incident in the 100 block of Shawnee when a chainsaw was taken from the back yard. A man was seen running around 6:45 a.m. north of Shawnee with a chainsaw in hand. An attempted first-degree burglary occurred in the 3000 block of Santiago. The resident heard the man unlocking the rear patio door and confronted him. The burglar ran from the house in an unknown direction. May 1 An air conditioning unit was stolen in the 1400 block of Bobolink from a vacant house. According to the report, the incident happened sometime between April 23 and April 30. May 2 A dark gray 2006 Toyota Tundra pick-up truck was stolen from the 300 block of Dunn overnight.
Florissant resident Avry Harris faces charges of animal abuse/torture/mutilation while animal was alive.
Approximately 1,000 students graduate from area elementary schools.
The Florissant Police Department announced its recent graduation of close to 1,000 students in its DARE program for the 2011-2012 school year. Last week, Lawson Elementary School graduated 60 students from the DARE program, according to a press release. Officers Lessie Summers and Mike Cameron taught dare to fifth graders in 16 schools throughout the city. “When I teach DARE, I concentrate on teaching the kids to make the right decision, and the consequences of making the wrong decision,” Officer Summers said. DARE teaches students “to be in charge in certain situations, peer pressure, tobacco, alcohol and marijuana facts, and friendships,” according to the press release. In fact, according to Officer Summers, several family members of …
Monday, May 7, 2012
St. John Police said the women gave unauthorized credits on car rentals from Enterprise.
Two Florissant women were charged Thursday with stealing from Enterprise Rent-a-Car. The two women, Ciera Grady, 25, and Denise Ray, 26, worked in the Enterprise call center in St. John, 8421 St. John Industrial Lane. According to a St. John Police report, Grady granted more than $5,200 in unauthorized credits on three car rentals, and Ray granted nearly $4,800 in unauthorized credits on three rentals. Grady paid $103.17 for a 36-day car rental and her husband paid $2.85 on a 23-day rental, according to the police report. The thefts were discovered by an internal Enterprise investigation. To see other crime-related articles on Florissant Patch, see the following:
The Florissant Police Department said there was a false report of a shooting this past weekend.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Florissant Police Department said it's a false report.
Several readers and residents emailed me this morning to inquire about a shooting or possible murder during Saturday night's Valley of Flowers. After speaking to the Florissant Police Department, it's just a rumor. According to the department, a call was made to the them last night about a shooting near the festival but after being checked out, it turned out to be a false report. The 50th annual Valley of Flowers Festival concludes Sunday.
Brian Feldt
10:25 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Blake, I believe that mug was uploaded by a user. We've removed it from the story as we have yet to confirm the arrest or charge. more ›