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Police seek help for missing man last seen in Overland
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing 34-year-old man. According to officials, Raymond Edward Porter Jr. was last seen today in the Overland neighborhood shortly before 1:30 p.m. Police said that Porter drives a Gray 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, which had Missouri license plates saying 'TL3C7E.' A family member told police that Porter sent a concerning text message and that he may be armed with a handgun. Porter is described as a Black male who is 6'3 and weighs about 285 pounds. He also has black hair and brown eyes. According to those who saw him before he was reported missing, Porter was wearing a red shirt. Anyone who may have seen Porter or his car is urged to contact 911 or the SLCPD at 636-529-8210. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
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School principal charged for sex crimes involving students
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A former principal at a St. Louis County middle school is being held on a $1 million cash-only bond for numerous sex crimes involving students. According to the St. Louis County Police Department's probable cause statement, Cedric Gerald, 48, was working as the principal at Westview Middle School since 2023. Four victims, all of them students, told police Gerald had inappropriate contact or engaged in appropriate behavior with them. The victims had inappropriate FaceTime, text messages, and video calls with Gerald in exchange for payment, police said. Gerald also engaged in appropriate sex acts with the students on school grounds. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Gerald was placed on administrative leave during the investigation and never returned to the school. During an interview with detectives, police said Gerald admitted to several of the crimes. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Gerald with second-degree sexual trafficking of a child under 18 years of age, sexual exploitation of a minor, possession of child pornography, attempted statutory sodomy – person less than 14 years of age, sexual misconduct involving a child under 15, first-degree harassment, sexual contact with a student, and two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy. Online records do not show when Gerald will appear in court. The county police and prosecuting attorney's office will hold a joint news conference Thursday afternoon to discuss the investigation. The school district is cooperating with the investigation. Detectives with county's Bureau of Crimes Against Persons Unit suspect there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 314-615-5400. After the announcement of charges, the Riverview Garden School District issued the following statement: On May 14, 2025, the District received notice that Dr. Cedric Gerald was charged with committing serious offenses, at least some of which involve District students. Dr. Gerald is currently in the custody of law enforcement authorities and has resigned from his position with the District. When the District became aware of the initial allegations, the District promptly notified Children's Division and law enforcement. Dr. Gerald was placed on administrative leave and never returned to District property. The District has actively been working with Children's Division and law enforcement regarding the incident. The District wants to acknowledge the bravery of our students and staff members who came forward with information regarding this matter. Given the sensitive nature of this situation, we cannot comment in detail about the allegations as personally identifiable student information is confidential under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ('FERPA') and District policy. Our Board of Education's policies set forth high standards of expected staff conduct. All employees also participate in annual training regarding appropriate conduct towards students, including recognizing and maintaining professional boundaries. The District conducts thorough background checks on all new employees, which includes a Missouri Highway Patrol and FBI criminal background check. Pursuant to the restrictions placed on the District when receiving criminal background checks, we cannot release information regarding any particular background check received. The District is also enrolled in the Missouri Rap Back program operated by the Missouri Highway Patrol, which provides automatic notifications to the District if an employee is arrested for a criminal offense in Missouri. At all times, our District's top and most important priority is to provide the best education possible for our students in a safe and secure environment. Our District is acting, and will continue to act, in accordance with its policies to address this matter and to maintain the safe educational environment that our community expects. We appreciate the patience of our school community as we move through this difficult situation. To the extent District families or students need additional support during this time, the District is providing access to additional counselors and social workers on site at Westview Middle School through the remainder of the school year. Finally, should any members of our community have specific concerns about Dr. Gerald's conduct with their children, they should contact the Superintendent at 314-869-2505, Tammy Vega from Children's Division at 314-605-0618, or Detective Belcher of the St. Louis County Police Department at 314-615-5400. Riverview Garden School District Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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SLCPD releases endangered persons advisory for 3 minors
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) has issued an endangered missing persons advisory for three minors from Olivette. According to officials, Anyla Rogers, 2; Alaya Rogers, 1; and 4-month-old Kaysen Rogers were last seen at their home Thursday morning in the 1200 block of Wibracht Place. SLCPD says the three children were taken without permission from their non-custodial biological father. Anyone with information on the children's whereabouts is asked to call 911 and contact SLCPD at 636-529-8210. Police are searching for a black 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, which has a temporary Illinois tag. The information on the tag is unknown, according to SLCPD. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-05-2025
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Arnold man charged in fatal hit-and-run said he'd ‘relapsed again' and was racing: Police
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A man charged in Wednesday's fatal hit-and-run in south St. Louis County told police he'd recently relapsed and was racing just prior to the crash. According to Mary Schmitt, a spokeswoman for the St. Louis County Police Department, the crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. in the 3200 block of Baumgartner Road. Police said Gavin Kolley, 37, was driving eastbound on Meramec Bottom Road when he struck a car and sped away. Kolley went through the red light at Lemay Ferry and continued on as Meramec Bottom turned into Baumgartner. Kolley eventually crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle head-on, police said. The driver of that other car, Christine Decker, died at the scene. Decker was 57. Robert Prevost elected the first American pope in history When EMS arrived, they noticed Kolley as alcohol on his breath and was slurring his speech. Police later obtained a warrant for a blood sample. Kolley allegedly told first responders that he'd relapsed again, was racing, and did something stupid. He also said he was taking medicine for alcohol withdrawal. He repeated this to police at the hospital. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Kolley with first-degree involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. Kolley remains jailed on a $100,000 cash-only bond. A future court appearance could not be found in online records. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-05-2025
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Man reported missing after leaving for work: Police
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) issued a missing persons report for a 33-year-old man. According to authorities, Kajinaki Bujaga reportedly left his house on May 2, 2025, just after 10:30 a.m. SLCPD says the 33-year-old was headed off to work and has not been seen since. The missing persons report said that Bujaga did not show up at any of his work shifts. His family told police that Kajinaki is known to answer his phone and messages. Bujaga is described as a Black male who is 5'3' and weighs 170 pounds. Other characteristics of Bujaga include black hair and brown eyes. Kajinaki also drives a 2019 white Toyota Corolla with Missouri license plates saying JJ0-F8Z. Anyone who has information surrounding Bujaga's whereabouts is urged to contact 911 and SLCPD at 636-529-8210. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 2.
