St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Coverage of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged with murder after shooting at people rummaging through his car, police say
A St. Louis man, Timothy Kemper, is charged with first-degree murder and other offenses after shooting at individuals rummaging through his parked car. His lawyer claims the shooting was self-defense, but experts argue deadly force cannot be used solely to protect property. The incident occurred in Lindenwood Park, where car break-ins have been reported.
- Man charged with murder after shooting at people rummaging through his car, police say
A St. Louis man, Timothy Kemper, is charged with first-degree murder and other offenses after shooting at individuals he claims were rummaging through his parked car. Kemper's defense argues self-defense, but legal experts note Missouri law prohibits deadly force solely to protect property unless accompanied by a threat of harm. The incident occurred in Lindenwood Park, where recent car break-ins have been reported.
- 65-year-old robbed, dragged by car in Jack in the Box parking lot
A 65-year-old man was robbed of his wallet at a Jack in the Box in St. Louis and later dragged by a car after confronting the suspect. The suspect reversed the vehicle, causing the man to be dragged and sustaining a cut to his arm before fleeing the scene. The victim was hospitalized, and police are investigating.
- 65-year-old robbed, dragged by car in Jack in the Box parking lot
A 65-year-old man was robbed and dragged by a car in the parking lot of a Jack in the Box in St. Louis after his wallet was stolen. He sustained injuries to his arm and was hospitalized, while police are searching for the suspect.
- 65-year-old robbed, dragged by car in Jack in the Box parking lot
A 65-year-old man was robbed and dragged by a car in the parking lot of a Jack in the Box in St. Louis after his wallet was stolen. He was injured and hospitalized, and police are investigating the incident.
- Child’s body found in woods during kidnapping investigation after mom said she hadn’t seen child in over a year
A child's body was found in Stookey Township, Illinois, during a kidnapping investigation after a mother reported not seeing her child in over a year. The father, Ronnell Marquese Jones, and another woman, Kirstie Dora, were arrested on charges of parental kidnapping and harassment. Multiple agencies are assisting in the ongoing investigation.
- Child’s body found in woods during kidnapping investigation after mom said she hadn’t seen child in over a year
A child's body was found in Stookey Township, Illinois, during a kidnapping investigation after a mother reported not seeing her child in over a year. Two suspects, the child's father and another woman, were arrested on charges of parental kidnapping and harassment. The remains have not been positively identified, and the investigation involves multiple agencies including police and the FBI.
- Child’s body found in woods during kidnapping investigation after mom said she hadn’t seen child in over a year
A child’s body was found in Stookey Township, Illinois, during a kidnapping investigation after a mother reported not seeing her child in over a year. Two individuals, the child’s father and another woman, were arrested on charges of parental kidnapping and harassment.
- Busch Stadium stabbing leaves contractor dead after altercation during overnight cleanup, police say
A stabbing incident occurred at Busch Stadium during overnight cleanup after a Dodgers-Cardinals game, resulting in the death of 27-year-old Arrin Jones. The altercation involved two third-party contractors, and the St. Louis police are investigating. The Cardinals have stated that the safety and security of their fans and employees remains their highest priority.