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2 days ago
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SLMPD issues silver alert for missing woman with dementia
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a 68-year-old woman who went missing just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4. The missing person incident was reported at 635 SE Chambers Road in St. Louis. SLMPD says that Carolyn Olantunbosum was last seen wearing a tan T-shirt that had flowers, black pants and black shoes. She is described as a Black female who is 5'6″ and weighs about 130 pounds. Other characteristics include that she has black hair and brown eyes. According to officials, Olantunbosum was last seen walking eastbound toward Riverview Drive. Police say Olantunbosum also has dementia and reportedly walked away from her home. Anyone who may have seen Olantunbosum is urged to call 911 and SLMPD at 314-444-5350. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Police arrest armed drug dealer at St. Louis gas station
ST. LOUS – Officers arrested an armed drug dealer Friday evening who was selling narcotics from the parking lot of a St. Louis gas station, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. SLMPD reports that a 23-year-old suspect from north St. Louis County is now behind bars. Investigators say, around 8:30 p.m. Friday, Metro Air Support alerted officers on the ground to a vehicle that previously fled police. One suspect connected with that vehicle was believed to be conducting drug sales at a gas station parking lot. Sheriff's Dept. turns over findings in daycare death to Prosecuting Attorney's Office Police responded to that gas station and attempted a traffic stop. The driver attempted to escape, but hit a curb, deflating his tires and promptly leading to his arrest shortly afterward. While investigating, police seized a large quantity of various suspected narcotics, a loaded firearm and more than $11,000 in cash. Police have not disclose the suspect's identity or the specific gas station address linked to the arrest. It remains to be determined if or when criminal charges may formally be filed in this case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Police: Driver nearly hits St. Louis officer after street racing, doing donuts
ST. LOUIS – A driver nearly struck a St. Louis officer over the weekend while police responded to reports of drivers street racing and doing donuts. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office has charged Larreon Thompson, 20, of St. Louis, with attempted first-degree assault on a special victim and resisting arrest in the investigation. On Sunday, at an undisclosed time, officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a radio assignment near 2nd Street and Shenandoah Avenue in St. Louis' Kosciusko neighborhood, following reports of reckless driving. Sheriff pleads the Fifth repeatedly over questions about mysterious death According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, as police worked to clear the area, a driver in a black Chrysler 300 sped through the scene and ignored several traffic laws. One officer deployed spike strips as the driver accelerated toward him, forcing the officer to run toward a grassy area to avoid a collision. The accused driver, later identified as Thompson, ran over the spike strips, which deflated a rear tire. Despite the damage, Thompson continued driving away from the scene, reportedly violating several traffic lights and signs. Investigators say Thompson later made way onto Interstate 70, driving in excess of 100 mph for a brief time and weaving past traffic with his headlights off. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Eventually, his vehicle came to a stop near Plover and Stratford avenues in St. Louis' Walnut Park East neighborhood due to severe damage, according to court documents. Thompson was take into custody shortly after. The arrest and charges come as St. Louis police have renewed efforts to crack down on reckless driving in recent weeks. 'The SLMPD will continue to hold reckless drivers accountable who have no disregard for public safety,' said Mitch McCoy, SLMPD Director of Public Affairs and Information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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1 dead, 1 injured after overnight crash strikes building in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – One person is dead and another was left injured early Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle crash caused a pickup truck to strike a building overnight in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), the crash took place shortly after 1:45 a.m. at Page Boulevard and North Vandeventer Avenue in north St. Louis' Vandeventer neighborhood. The crash involved a Ford Freestyle and a Ford Ranger pickup truck. The crash happened after the driver of the Ford Freestyle was speeding eastbound on Page Boulevard, ran a red light, and struck the Ford Ranger pickup truck. The impact from the crash caused the Ford Ranger to strike a shut-down restaurant and catch fire. Sheriff pleads the Fifth repeatedly over questions about mysterious death After the crash, the driver of the Ford Ranger pickup truck, an adult man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford Freestyle was taken into custody after the crash, according to SLMPD. Additionally, a passenger in the Ford Freestyle was left injured after the crash and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. The person left dead in the crash has not yet been identified. This is a developing story; FOX 2 will provide additional information once it comes into the newsroom. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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SLMPD clears Tower Grove Park after multiple fights reported
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) responded to alerts of multiple fights at Tower Grove Park during a permitted event today. Mitch McCoy, the director of Public Affairs and Information for SLMPD, confirmed that one person was arrested and placed in custody. McCoy said SLMPD officers at the scene are clearing the park out for safety. Currently, information about what caused the fights or whether there are any injuries is limited. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
