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Ex-Alderman Newsletter 609 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 554

December 2, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment.



Ex-Alderman Newsletter 608 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 553

November 25, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:

Due to the holidays this newsletter is slightly shorter than usual. We should have plenty of Town and Country news in our next newsletter.




NEW POLICE CHIEF NAMED IN TOWN AND COUNTRY:
Page 1








WEDNESDAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING ONE OF THE TOP DWI DAYS OF THE YEAR: Pages 1 & 2








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 2-12







CHESTERFIELD POLICE GET SUED FOR FALSE ARREST, BUT AFTER READING THE LAWSUIT IT SEEMS THE COUNTY POLICE SHOULD BE SUED:
Pages 12-16







CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Pages 16-20








NEW PLAYGROUND AND RECONSTRUCTED ATHLETIC FIELD:
Page 17









CRICKET ANYONE?
Pages 17 & 18








AARON WAHL DISAGREES WITH REST OF COUNCIL ON WHAT IS ART:
Page 18








FIREARM RESTRICTION ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE CITY PARKS FIRST READ:
Page 19








COUNCIL VOTES TO REDUCE AUGUST HOURS AT THE AQUATIC CENTER AND RAISE PRICES FOR NON-RESIDENTS: Page 20







LARGE CROWD AT MEETING. SEE PHOTO: Page 20








HOW BAD IS LOCAL NEWS? See the first part of a KMOV online story and count the errors. Pages 20 & 21







REMEMBER WHEN:
Page 21









MOVING OUT OF TOWN & COUNTRY?
See where. Pages 21 & 22








CARTOONS: Pages 22-25





 


Ex-Alderman Newsletter 607 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 552

November 18, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




TOWN AND COUNTRY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING: Pages 1-5








IS IT WORTH IT?
See what is being spent for new playground equipment by a city that tried to place a real estate tax on residents. Pages 1-3







THE PRELIMINARY 2024 BUDGET PRESENTATION:
Pages 3-5








ANOTHER SIGN OF FALL: Page 5







OOPS: When a couple of weeks ago we went to photograph the Town & Country Market located in a former longtime service station at Clayton and Ballas, we could only get a photo from the Ballas Road side due to a truck blocking the view from Clayton. Now here is the front of the building facing Clayton Road. Page 6





CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Pages 6- 21







BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR: See surveillance photos of thieves who hit the outlet mall. If you work in a store in the Chesterfield Valley keep an eye out. Pages 21 & 22






CHESTERFIELD OFFICER RECEIVES OUTSTANDING CRISIS INTERVENTION AWARD AFTER SAVING MAN’S LIFE: Page 22








IT’S BEGINNING TO SOUND A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS:
Pages 23 & 24








CARJACKING HITTING CLOSE TO MY BOYHOOD HOME:
Pages 24 & 25








CARTOONS:
Pages 26-32





 




Drunks and Thieves 2023 Part 10

November 14, 2023 -- It's time for more justice, Snoburbia style, in the tenth Drunks and Thieves edition of 2023. In this edition:





CAR WASH CLERK CAUGHT STEALING LOTTERY TICKETS:
Page 1







BREAKUP WITH GIRLFRIEND RESULTED IN SLASHED TIRES AND FRAUDULENT USE OF A DEBIT CARD NUMBER TO BUY A GUN: Pages 2-4







DRUNK GOLFER SPEEDING TO GET HOME WITH TWO OPEN BEER CANS WITHIN REACH: Pages 4 & 5






DRUNK DRIVER COMING FROM A BAR HITS MEDIAN WALL ON HWY 141. POLICE FIND HER PASSED OUT BEHIND WHEEL WITH CAR IN GEAR AND RUNNING AND VOMIT ON HER: Pages 6 & 7





HOW TO GET ARRESTED FOR DWI: TRY DRIVING HEAD-ON AT A POLICE CAR WHILE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD AT 2:45 IN THE MORNING: Pages 7-9






DRUNK DRIVER REFUSED ALL TESTS WAS ARRESTED, THEN PUT ON A SHOW USING PROFANITY AT ALL OFFICERS AND PRISONERS IN THE HOLDOVER: Pages 9-11







96 MPH IN A 60 ZONE IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA WHEN YOU ARE DRUNK. THE 20-YEAR-
OLD FROM NORTH COUNTY WAS DRUNK: Pages 11-13






LANE STRADDLING AT 2 AM WILL GET COPS’ ATTENTION:
Pages 13-15








105 MPH WILL ALSO GET AN OFFICER’S ATTENTION:
Pages 15 & 16







DRUNK DRIVER FROM SPAIN IS CLOCKED AT 17 MPH OVER THE LIMIT AND THEN SPEEDS UP TO 82 MPH ON CLAYTON ROAD
. Pages 17 & 18







TARGET EMPLOYEE CAUGHT STEALING $675 IN GIFT CARDS OVER SEVERAL DAYS AT WORK:
Page 19







ANOTHER STORE’S EMPLOYEE STEALIN
G: Pages 20 & 21








HIGH ON FENTANYL AND METH DRIVER NEARLY HITS CAR ON I-64 DURING THE START OF RUSH HOUR:
Pages 21 & 22







DRUNK DRIVER SPEEDING, LANE WEAVING AND DENYING HAVING ANY TO DRINK: Pages 22-24








100-MPH IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE:
Pages 24-26







COMMENTS FROM OUT OF TOWN READERS ON OUR LOCAL COURTS:
Page 26







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 606 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 551

November 11, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




CHESTERFIELD NAMES SECOND POLICE CHIEF IN CITY'S HISTORY: Pages 32 & 33








TOWN & COUNTRY AND CHESTERFIELD DEER REPORTS: Pages 1-3






CHESTERFIELD ANESTHESIOLOGIST CHARGED IN FEDERAL COURT OF ATTEMPTING TO BUY GUN TO GO WITH FELONY STAKING CHARGES FROM MAY IN STATE COURT FILED BY TOWN & COUNTRY POLICE: Pages 3-7



 

13 MONTHS AFTER STEALING $1,400 FROM THE POLO STORE CHESTERFIELD POLICE MAKE ARRESTS. THEY WERE CHARGED WITH FELONIES BY THE COUNTY PROSECUTOR: Pages 8-12





CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: See what the police had to deal with and who was getting arrested for the week. Pages 12-31








REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER MOVES TO CHESTERFIELD: See who and where. Page 31








CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Pages 32-34








MORE ON THE PASSING OF DEAN CHRISTOPHER:
See and hear him singing songs and doing comedy. Pages 35-40







CARTOONS: Pages 40-42





 


Ex-Alderman Newsletter 605 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 550

November 4, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:



TOWN AND COUNTRY AND CHESTERFIELD CRIME AND STAT REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER: Pages 1-4








TOWN AND COUNTRY 18-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH SHOOTING MURDER IN MAPLEWOOD: Pages 4-6







NOW OPEN:
The Town & Country Market that replaced the last service/repair station in Town and Country opened this week. Pages 6 & 7






CALIFORNIA MAN ATTEMPTS TO ENTICE A 13-YEAR-OLD TO HAVE SEX, COMES TO CHESTERFIELD AND IS ARRESTED AT THE MAIN EVENT: Pages 8-10







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Pages 10-23







CHESTERFIELD POLICE SEPTEMBER MONTHLY REPORT: See Crime information, retirements, promotions and awards for life saving actions. Pages 24-33







SOMETHING DIFFERENT:
We step away from all the police articles and provide one that is about the World Series, singers and TV. Pages 33-39






WE REMEMBER SOMEONE WHO OUGHT TO BE IN THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND WHO WE SPENT A DAY AT THE BALLPARK WITH: Pages 39 & 40






THE DEATH OF A GREAT ST. LOUIS TALENT HAS LEFT A LOT OF PEOPLE VERY SAD: See some photos. Pages 40-42









CARTOONS: Pages 43-47







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 604 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 549

October 28, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:



30 DAYS OF TOWN & COUNTRY ARRESTS:
These are the Town and Country arrests between September 16 and October 14, 2023. Pages 1-5








TOWN AND COUNTRY SEPTEMBER LEGAL BILLS:
Pages 6-9







CURTIS, HEINZ, GARRETT AND O’KEEFE ADVERTISING IGNORES THE PARTNERS:
Pages 9 & 10









TOWN SQUARE 2023 COSTS: Page 10







TOWN AND COUNTRY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING:
ALDERPERSONS APPROVE THE STARBUCKS FOR CLAYTON AND BALLAS. THE REVENGE OF THE GHOST OF TIM HORTON: Pages 10-15





CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: If you live in Chesterfield read this section to see an amazing amount of juvenile suspects in an affluent community involved calls and crimes. Pages 15-30







COURT JUDGEMENT OF
$2 MILLION AGAINST CHESTERFIELD: Pages 30-32








SUBWOOFERS: Page 33










CARTOONS:
Pages 33-38







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 603 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 548

October 21, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VOTES DOWN SUPER SIZE HOUSE INVADING NEIGHBORS’ EASEMENTS/PROPERTY LINES: Pages 1-13







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 13-32








CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Pages 32 & 33








RESOLUTION FOR DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AMPHITHEATER: Page 33








ANOTHER LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED IN THE CHESTERFIELD VALLEY:
Page 33








NO TO NAMING RIGHTS TO CREDIT UNION OF BALLFIELDS:
Page 33








CHESTERFIELD FLOOD:
The Chesterfield Historical Foundation is hosting a presentation on the Great Flood’s 30th anniversary. Page 34







I SEE SMALL BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES EVERY DAY IN THE WINTER:
Page 35








CARTOONS:
Pages 35-40







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 602 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 547

October 14, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




SEPTEMBER TOWN & COUNTRY AND CHESTERFIELD DEER REPORT: Pages 1-2






RESIDENTS AND SUBDIVISION TRUSTEES UPSET ABOUT PLANNED 9,000 SQ HOUSE VIOLATING NEIGHBORING HOMES’ PROPERTY LINES, SETBACK/EASEMENTS. NEW PROPERTY OWNER WANT A VARIANCE FROM ZONING REQUIREMENTS: Pages 2-15






TOWN & COUNTRY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING: Pages 15-19








OUTSIDE DINING INCREASED AT THE TOWN SQUARE: Pages 15-18








STARBUCKS FOR CLAYTON AND BALLAS:
Pages 18-19








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 20-34








CHESTERFIELD FINANCE & ADMIN MEETINGS:
Page 34-38









POLICE NEED A LITTLE HELP:
Pages 38 & 39








CARTOONS:
Pages 39-44





 




Drunks and Thieves 2023 Part 9

October 10, 2023 -- It's time for more justice, Snoburbia style, in the ninth Drunks and Thieves edition of 2023. In this edition:




DRUNK CAR SALESMAN DRIVING AN ALFA ROMEO ON I-270 WEAVING BADLY CLAIMING HE WAS GIVEN DRINKS AT WORK BECAUSE HE HAD A” GOOD MONTH
” Pages 1-3







VERY DRUNK DRIVER DOING 100 MPH ON A WHEEL RIM AND STOPPED BY AN OFF-DUTY HAZELWOOD OFFICER ON I-270:
Pages 3-5







WITNESS CALLS 9-1-1 AFTER DRUNK DRIVER HITS MEDIAN ON BALLAS ROAD:
Pages 5-7







DRINKING ALL NIGHT AT BILLY G’S IN KIRKWOOD, CHESTERFIELD WOMAN DRUNK DRIVER ARRESTED IN TOWN AND COUNTRY ENDS UP WITH NO POINTS: Pages 7-9







DRUNK DRIVER CRASHED IN CENTER LANE ON I-64, BUT THE CAR AND DRIVER STRUCK WERE NO LONGER AT THE SCENE: Pages 9-11







18-YEAR-OLD DOING 140 MPH AT NOON ON I-64 WHILE HIGH ON WEED CAUSES
FOUR CAR CRASH: Pages 11-14







COUPLE WORKING BANQUET AT THE DOUBLE TREE HOTEL STEALS GUEST’S PURSE:
Pages 14-16






THIEF PUSHED A SHOPPING CART OF STOLEN ITEMS OUT AN EMERGENCY
EXIT ONTO THE WALMART PARKING LOT SETTING OFF AN ALARM WITH A POLICE OFFICER PARKED NEARBY: Pages 16-18





DRUNK DRIVER RAN RED LIGHT AT CHESTERFIELD PARKWAY, WITH A HALF EMPTY BOTTLE OF PINEAPPLE VODKA THEN DENIED HAVING ANYTHING TO DRINK: Pages 18 & 19






WALMART SECU
RITY HAD SHOPLIFTER DETAINED AND WAITING FOR THE ARRIVAL OF POLICE: Page 20








THE NOBLE EFFECT AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY:
Pages 21 & 22







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 601 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 546

October 7, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:

This week’s newsletter is heavy on police action and arrests, so we added more cartoons at the end that should offend both Republicans and Democrats, but not Taylor Swift fans.




TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE ARRESTS AUGUST 19 TO SEPTEMBER 5, 2023:
T&C Police were back making more DWI arrests than any other offense. Pages 1-4







CHESTERFIELD DETECTIVES ARREST MAN STALKING A JUVENILE AT A HOCKEY GAME PRETENDING TO BE JUVENILE’S
FATHER: Pages 5-7






CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
See what and where the calls were and who got arrested. Pages 7-22







CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
: Pages 23 & 24








LEVEE DISTRICT SUES TOP GOLF’S LANDLORD FOR $52,500 IN BACK TAXES: Pages 25-27








CARTOONS:
Pages 28-39







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 600 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 545

September 30, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:



AUGUST TOWN & COUNTRY AND CHESTERFIELD CRIME AND POLICE STATS: Pages 1-4






AUGUST COST FOR THE TOWN SQUARE: Besides the original $10,000,000 to buy and develop the Town Square ($5,000,000 more than promised by former Mayor and cigarette lobbyist Jon Dalton) there are still monthly costs. We are keeping track of those costs. Pages 4 & 5





AUGUST TOWN AND COUNTRY LEGAL BILLS:
Follow the overall lawyer bills, the hourly bills, removing the police chief and the bills defending city in lawsuits. Pages 6-11




TOWN AND COUNTRY BOARD MEETING: Alderpersons who showed up apparently did not hear the protests about outside seating at Town Square. The matter was continued. With only five present, only a unanimous vote would pass anything as a majority of the board is required. The meeting was very short and would have been shorter if Alderwoman Allen didn’t give her usual rambling remarks Pages 11 & 12



CHESTERFIELD MONTHLY REPORT:
This is always more than the crime stats. It includes promotions, awards, retirements, details of cases and Code Enforcement stats. Pages 13-20






CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Read where the police calls were, what crimes were committed and who was arrested along with their arrest record. Pages 21-33






FREE FULL SIZE 2024 CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE CHESTERFIELD HISTORIC & PRESEVATION FOLKS: Read where to get your copy. Pages 33-34






CARTOONS: This week someone replaces Trump in the number one position of cartoonists starting on Page 39. Pages 34-42







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 599 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 544

September 23, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




WAS IT WORTH $443,000?
Town and Country replacement of a popular playground was rather costly. Pages 1-4







REPLACEMENT DRACE PARK PAVILION SHOWS NO WORK:
Pages 4 & 5








NEW TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE OFFICER:
Pages 5 & 6








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Read the calls the police responded to and who got arrested. Pages 6-19






FOUR CHESTERFIELD OFFICERS PROMOTED TO SERGEANT:
See who and how happy they are. Page 19








CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Pages 20 & 21








CARDINAL FANS, HOW MUCH WOULD YOU HAVE LOST THIS YEAR?
Page 22








BIG BAND AND JAZZ FANS THIS IS COMING UP:
Pages 22 & 23








FIVE DAYS BEFORE FAL
L, BUT FALL APPEARS TO BE HERE: Pages 23 & 24









CARTOONS:
Pages 24-34




 


Ex-Alderman Newsletter 598 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 543

September 16, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:


CHESTERFIELD’S ONLY POLICE CHIEF ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT AT THE END OF 2023: Ray Johnson has been the police chief of one of the largest municipalities in St. Louis County since the Chesterfield was incorporated in 1988. Pages 29 & 30






AUGUST WAS A GOOD MONTH FOR DEER IN TOWN AND COUNTRY AND CHESTERFIELD: Page 1






LAMP & LATERN VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER LOOKING TO ADD THE LOT AFTER BUYING THE PNC BANK AND TEARING IT DOWN: Pages 2 & 3





CITIZENS ARE UNANIMOUS AGAINST ADDITIONAL OUSIDE SEATING FOR BARS
IN THE TOWN SQUARE: Bob Brinkman, the developer and owner of the retail stores in the Town Square wants to add two and a half times more outside seating. Residents near the bars say NO WAY! Pages 4-10




BOARD OF ALDERMEN VOTE DOWN AMENDMENT TO ADD MORE PROTECTION FOR GRAND TREES FROM DEVELOPERS:
Pages 10-12







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Last week saw the local officers arrest some people with lengthy criminal records. Pages 12- 29







AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE DWI ARRESTS IN CHESTERFIELD:
Pages 30 & 31








WHAT DO THE CERTAIN COUNTRIES HAVE IN COMMON WITH YOUR COMPUTER?
Page 31







ARE AUGUST A. BUSCH AND AUGUST A. BUSCH JR. ROLLING IN THEIR GRAVES? WILL THE CLYDESDALES GO ON STRIKE? See why. Pages 32







SOMETHING FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS CALENDAR:
Pages 32 & 33









CARTOONS:
Pages 34-36




 


Ex-Alderman Newsletter 597 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 542

September 9, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:

Due to the Labor Day weekend this is a rather short newsletter on topics.




NEW PROPOSAL FOR CLAYTON AND BALLAS
: See what might be coming next. Pages 1-3







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
See who was charges and crime reported for the week. Pages 4-23





CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO APPROVE STEINBERG REDEVELOPEMENT OF CHESTERFIELD MALL AREA: The developers reached a compromise and an amendment was made to reduce some residency areas followed by a 8-0 vote approving plans. Page 24




CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE BALLWIN POLICE INSTALLING A FLOCK CAMERA JUST INSIDE CHESTERFIELD CITY LIMITS: Pages 24 & 25







CARTOONS:
Pages 26-32










Drunks and Thieves 2023 Part 8

September 5, 2023 -- It's time for more justice, Snoburbia style, in the eighth Drunks and Thieves edition of 2023. In this edition:





DRIVING DRUNK AT 9:35 ON A NOVEMBER NIGHT IS A GOOD WAY TO VISIT A POLICE STATION:
Despite getting another DWI in St. Charles after this one he left the courtroom with no points on his license. Pages 1-3






AFTER HEAD-ON CRASH OFFICERS FIND DRUNK DRIVER UNDER TWO FRONT
AIR BAGS: Pages 4 & 5







TWO CHESTERFIELD OFFICERS PUT DWI CASE TOGETHER ON REPEAT DRUNK DRIVER DOING 102 MPH: Pages 6-8






39-YEAR-OLD DRUNK FEMALE DRIVER CAUSED CRASH IN ST. CHARLES, FLED SCENE AND FOUND PASSED OUT BEHIND WHEEL ON CHESTERFIELD PARKWAY AT I-
64 AT 12 NOON: Pages 8-10






40-YEAR-OLD LEAVES CARDINAL GAME DRUNK AND THEN SMOKES SOME WEED WHILE SPEEDING ON I-64:
Pages 10-13






WHAT? WAS THE DRUNK 18-YEAR-OLD’S REPONSE TO OFFICER ASKING, “HOW MUCH HAVE YOU HAD TO DRINK”: Turns out it was a lot. Pages 13-15






21-YEAR-OLD DRUNK DRIVER FROM FESTUS CRASHES HER CAR INTO A MEDIAN WALL WHILE BEING PULLED OVER FOR DWI: Pages 15-18






40-YEAR-OLD WINCHESTER MAN STILL LIVING WITH HIS MOM, TOOK HER CAR AND THEN REFUSED TO STOP FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE ON I-64: Pages 18-20







DRIVER SAYS, “I’M NOT INTOXICATED” DESPITE A BAC LEVEL OF .23%:
Pages 20-23







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 596 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 541

September 2, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




TOWN AND COUNTRY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING: Pages 1-5








CHANGES TO AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE KEEPING MORE GRAND TREES OR COSTING DEVELOPERS MORE MONEY:
Pages 1-5








ANOTHER MASON ROAD CRASH:
August 12, 2023; 12 noon drunk driver. Pages 6 & 7







TOWN SQUARE EXPENSES PAID IN AUGUST: Page 7








TOWN AND COUNTRY OFFICER GOES HOME SICK AND TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID:
Pages 7 & 8







JULY 2023 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND CHESTERFIELD POLICE AND CRIME STATS:
Pages 8-23







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Read what the police had to deal with, where and with whom. Pages 23-37






CARTOONS: For readers who still support Trump and complain about all the Trump cartoons, I have good news this week. Editorial cartoonists across the country moved Trump into second place. Pages 37-44





Ex-Alderman Newsletter 595 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 540

August 26, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE ARRESTS JULY 16 TO AUGUST 12: Pages 1-6








NEW HOUSES COMING TO TOWN AND COUNTRY: Pages 6-10









CLAYTON AND BALLAS UPDATE:
Page 11







CHESTERFIELD ARRESTS BETWEEN AUGUST 9 AND AUGUST 15:
The Chesterfield Police staffer who provides arrests information was on vacation. We are catching up on the arrests we missed in last week’s newsletter. Pages 11-15






CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER
: Here is the police activity for 8/16 to 08/22. See what the calls were and who was being arrested. Pages 14-29





ASSAULT ON STEP- DAUGHTER IN CHESTERFIELD VALLEY RESULTS IN A $30,000 CASH ONLY BOND: We first reported on this two weeks ago. Here are some more details from the County Prosecutor’s Office and Court documents. Pages 29-31






CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
First the good stuff then followed by the usual. Pages 31-39







CHESTERFIELD POLICE COMMENDATIONS: Read what two Chesterfield officers did to save a six-year-old girl’s life. Pages 32-34






PUBLIC COMMENTS:
All about the Chesterfield Mall redevelopment. Pages 33-35


COUNCIL DISCUSSION, ARGUING AND ACTION ON REDEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT:
Pages 35-36





PICKLEBALL IN CHESTERFIELD IS GETTING EXPENSIVE:
Page 37







A BILL BEFORE THE COUNCIL WOULD ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE
MEMBERS OUT OF OFFICE FOR TALKING TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT CERTAIN ISSUES: Pages 37-39





CARTOONS: A review of editorial cartoons around the country. Trump is still the main character this week and probably next despite President Biden words at Maui. Pages 39-44






Listed by date, newest first
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 10, NOVEMBER 14, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 9, OCTOBER 10, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 8, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 7,AUGUST 8, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 6, JUNE 24, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 5, MAY 30, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 4, APRIL 25, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 3, MARCH 4, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 2, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 1, JANUARY 24, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 18, DECEMBER 27, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 17, DECEMBER 20, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 16, DECEMBER 6, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 15, NOVEMBER 22, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 14, OCTOBER 20, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 13,
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 12,
AUGUST 30, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 11,
JULY 26, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 10,
JUNE 28, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 9,
MAY 31, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 8,
MAY 10, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 7,
APRIL 19, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 6,
MARCH 29, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 5,
MARCH 15, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 4,
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 3,
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 2,
JANUARY 18, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2022, PART 1,
JANUARY 1, 2022
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 13,
DECEMBER 21, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 12,
DECEMBER 14, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 11,
DECEMBER 7, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 10,
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 9,
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 8,
OCTOBER 12, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 7,
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 6,
AUGUST 10, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 5,
JULY 6, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 4,
JUNE 2, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 3,
MAY 5, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 2,
MARCH 23, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2021, PART 1,
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2020, PART 9,
DECEMBER 31, 2020
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2020, PART 8,
DECEMBER 26, 2020
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2020, PART 7,
DECEMBER 2, 2020
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2020, PART 6,
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2020, PART 5,
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2020, PART 4,
JULY 4, 2020
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2020, PART 3,
MAY 30, 2020
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2020, PART 2,
APRIL 11, 2020
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2020, PART 1,
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2019, PART 9,
DECEMBER 31, 2019
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2019, PART 8,
DECEMBER 27, 2019
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2019, PART 7,
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2019, PART 6,
JULY 12, 2019
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2019, PART 5,
JULY 5, 2019
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2019, PART 4,
JUNE 29, 2019
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2019, PART 3,
MARCH 17, 2019
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2019, PART 2,
MARCH 10, 2019
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2019, PART 1,
MARCH 3, 2019

DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2018, PART 9, DECEMBER 31, 2018
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2018, PART 8, DECEMBER 26, 2018
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2018, PART 7, NOVEMBER 21, 2018
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2018, PART 6, NOVEMBER 1, 2018
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2018, PART 5, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2018, PART 4, AUGUST 15, 2018
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2018, PART 3, JUNE 3, 2018
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2018, PART 2, MAY 27, 2018
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2018, PART 1, MAY 6, 2018
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2017, PART 9, DECEMBER 30, 2017
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2017, PART 8, DECEMBER 17, 2017
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2017, PART 7, NOVEMBER 26, 2017
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2017, PART 6, NOVEMBER 12, 2017
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2017, PART 5, OCTOBER 9, 2017
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2017, PART 4, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2017, PART 3, JULY 31, 2017
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2017, PART 2, JUNE 24, 2017
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2017, PART 1, APRIL 3, 2017
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: NEW YEARS 2017 EDITION, JANUARY 4, 2017
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: CHRISTMAS 2016 EDITION, DECEMBER 27, 2016
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: POST-THANKSGIVING EDITION, NOVEMBER 28, 2016
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: SPRING 2016, PART 3, MAY 23, 2016
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: SPRING 2016, PART 2, MAY 18, 2016
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: SPRING 2016, PART 1, MAY 10, 2016
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: HOLIDAY PART 3, DECEMBER 31, 2015
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: HOLIDAY PART 2, DECEMBER 24, 2015
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: POST-THANKSGIVING 2015, DECEMBER 2, 2015
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: SUMMER 2015 PART THREE, JULY 1, 2015
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: SUMMER 2015 PART TWO, JUNE 25, 2015
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: SUMMER 2015 PART ONE, JUNE 18, 2015
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: WINTER 2014 PART 2, DECEMBER 29, 2014
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: WINTER 2014 PART 1, DECEMBER 22, 2014
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: SUMMER 2014, PART 2, JUNE 16, 2014
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: SUMMER 2014, PART 1, JUNE 9, 2014
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: WINTER 2013 PART 2, DECEMBER 31, 2013
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: WINTER 2013 PART 1, DECEMBER 24, 2013
DWI AND THIEVES: SPRING 2013, MAY 7, 2013
DWI AND THIEVES, WINTER 2012, DECEMBER 3, 2012
 


$35,000,000 Divorce:
David and Angela Porter

The Porter divorce was granted on April 14, 2020 under a consent agreement with no trial. The lawsuit in Federal Court was dropped. One week after the divorce, the Judge closed the file from public view. Click here to download the motion to hide the divorce settlement from public view, filed on April 14, 2020.

Angela Porter Motion for Restraining Order, September 10, 2019

Attorney Lien, September 3, 2019

Original County Petition, August 14, 2019

Porter Contempt Motion, June 5, 2019

David Porter Motion for Exclusive Use of Residence, February 15, 2019

Divorce Counter Petition, September 11, 2018

Angela Porter Change of Counsel, November 8, 2018

Porter Divorce Petition, July 27, 2018



Vivek Agnihotri, MD and
Zinia Thomas, MD Domestic Violence and Divorce Cases

Vivek Agnihotri - Zinia Thomas Assault Case and Disposition: John's Synopsis and Analysis, November 16, 2018

Vivek Agnihotri - Zinia Thomas Divorce Petition, July 28, 2016

Vivek Agnihotri Domestic Assault
Complaint, July 4, 2016


Vivek Agnihotri - Zinia Thomas Domestic Disturbance Police Report, July 4, 2016


Patrick Ahlering's Charges


April 6, 2021 -- Patrick Ahlering is the 35-year-old son of an OBGYN who lives with his mom and dad, claims to have a gambling addiction, and has stolen close to a million dollars from his parents. Download and read probable cause statements and charging documents HERE.


The Big Sports Properties Deal

Big Sports Baseball Dome Contract Expired and Terminated, June 6, 2017

Jane Cunningham and Dan Buck emails from June 5, 2017

Update: May 24, 2017

The Development Agreement (Contract) Between Big Sports and the City of Chesterfield, March 10, 2017

Update: January 21, 2017

Update: December 22, 2016

Update: December 2, 2016


Update: November 5, 2016

Update: October 28, 2016

Overview: The Big Sports Properties Deal, October
17, 2016

Executive Session Minutes Draft, October 5, 2016

Real Estate Purchase Contract, September 29, 2016

Letter of Intent, September 21, 2016

Executive Session Minutes, September 7, 2016

Executive Session Minutes, August 1,2016

Executive Session Minutes July 18, 2016

Executive Session Minutes, June 6, 2016



Parkway School District Elementary Teaching Assistant Connor Brueggemann Indicted on Multiple Child Porn Charges

November 1, 2021 -- Connor Brueggemann was indicted in October with the Federal Grand Jury indictment filed on October 27, 2021 for possession and obtaining some really gross child pornography. He was 24 at the time of his arrest on state charges of Promoting Child Pornography 1st Degree in July of 2020. At the time of the July 2020 arrest he had a Ballwin address. He was fired immediately by Parkway after the 2020 arrest.
 
Brueggemann had worked during the 2019-20 school year as a teaching assistant at the Parkway School District Henry Elementary School on Henry Road. The school serves children living in parts of Town and Country, Chesterfield, Manchester and Ballwin.

Download the indictment.



Catholic Supply Store Murder and Sexual Assault Case

October 22, 2021 -- Thomas Bruce charges, pleading and sentences.
 
November 26, 2018 -- Read the 17 felony charges against Thomas Bruce in the November 19 murder and sexual assault at the Catholic Supply Store on Manchester Rd.


Disappearing Memos
in the Cavins Case

July 29, 2023 -- Download and read the memos and emails in the Town and Country/Police Chief James Cavins situation as referenced in the July 29 newsletter.

Click HERE to download now.


David Cerna Case


FORMER CHESTERFIELD POLICE OFFICER DAVID CERNA, COP, SEX PERVERT, VIDEO PRODUCER AND WEBSITE OWNER! NOW READ THE INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

October 14, 2017 – KTVI newsman Chris Hayes got a tip and broke the case that someone was video recording people urinating in the men’s bathroom on the Mobil on the Run in Chesterfield on Clarkson Road. He turned his evidence over to the Chesterfield Police.

A thorough investigation determined that Chesterfield Officer David Cerna while on duty had been hiding a camera in the bathroom recording men’s penises at the urinal. The Mobil station was a favorite place for police officers to take a bathroom break and at least seven officers were also recorded.

A search warrant of Cerna’s house in Wentzville resulted in computers being seized. There the bathroom images, along with recordings of Cerna using a glory hole at his house and performing anonymous oral sex on people responding to messages on websites were found. All these images were placed on a website run by Cerna.

More troubling were secret recordings of officers changing clothes in the Chesterfield Police locker room, people, including juvenile males wearing sweat pants or shorts being frisked by Cerna and having their pants pulled out at the waist and their genitals secretly recorded by Cerna using a small recording device.

Cerna pled guilty to:

2 counts of Felony Invasion of Privacy in St. Charles CO Sentenced to 60 days jail.

Felony Invasion of Privacy Multiple Persons St. Louis County Sentenced to 4 Years prison but placed on 5-years probation.

Misdemeanor Invasion of Privacy St. Louis County. Sentenced to 1-year jail no probation.
 
Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor St. Louis County. Sentenced to 10-years prison but placed on 5 year probation term.
 
Felony Invasion of Privacy Multiple Persons St. Louis County. Sentenced to 4-years prison but placed on 5-years probation.
 
Cerna appealed the sentence for Sexual Exploitation of Minor to the Missouri Court of Appeals of the Eastern District. His appeal was denied and the judgment and sentence was affirmed on July 25, 2017.

The final notation on the case was entered by the courts in September of 2017.
 
I filed a Sunshine Request to obtain the investigative report in September and received a copy of the report on October 13, 2017.

Click here to read the entire report.

David Cerna and City of Chesterfield Lawsuit

Ryan Wille Lawsuit Against David Cerna and the City of Chesterfield Charging Sexual and Physical Abuse, July 22, 2016


Chesterfield Looses Sales Tax Lawsuit


Click here to download the Supreme Court ruling on the appeal. December 24, 2019.

Click here to download the full story. November 29, 2017.

Click here to download the court judgement from November 29, 2017


Chesterfield Mall Petition
and Resident Comments

July 19, 2023 -- Petition signatures and resident comments opposing the rezoning of Chesterfield Mall as referenced in the July 22 newsletter are available for download here.

Click HERE to download now.


Bob Costas: John's 1980 Interview

Former Town and Country resident Bob Costas is a 2018 inductee in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Download and read John's interview with Bob from 1980 from St. Louis Magazine.


Jon Dalton Ethics Violations


Missouri Ethics Commission / Jon Dalton Consent Order December 19, 2019

Missouri Ethics Commission / Jon Dalton Consent Order February 21, 2014


Meghan Danahey's
Lawsuit Against KMOV


February 1, 2021 -- Weathercaster Meghan Danahey was fired by KMOV last September. She has sued the owners of the station and the news director. For what she is claiming she has good reason and maybe I’ll start getting my weather only from KTVI. Click here for the story and a copy of the full lawsuit.


Councilman Tom DeCampi
Mask Incident at Best Buy

Citizen emails received by the City of Chesterfield regarding the Tom DeCampi incident at Best Buy. Click HERE to download and read the pdf file.

Click HERE to watch the body cam video on YouTube.

Click HERE to download Mayor Nation's letter from the City of Chesterfield website.


Deer Reports


Town and Country 2023 Deer Management Program Final Report, January 21, 2023

Town and Country Deer Report, May 5, 2019

White Buffalo Deer Distance Sampling Population Estimate, February 14, 2019

White Buffalo Final Report: Town & Country Deer Management Program, February 11, 2018

White Buffalo Deer Distance Sampling Population Estimate, Town & Country, February 11. 2018

White Buffalo Final Report: Town & Country Deer Management Program, January 26, 2017

White Buffalo Deer Distance Sampling Population Estimate, Town & Country, January 27, 2017


Dillard's vs. City of Chesterfield

February 14, 2023 -- Download and read the Dillard's lawsuit against the City of Chesterfield, filed on December 20, 2022.


Doora
ck Scandal: Special Report

Lawsuit: Doorack vs. Chesterfield, August 9, 2019

Update: May 22, 2017


Update: January 21, 2017

Update:January 14, 2017

Update: January 4, 2017

Update: December 22, 2016

Boondoggle Turns Into Scandal As City Officials Break the Law and Hide Public Records, December 7, 2016


Downtown Chesterfield Master Plan

Check out the proposed plan for a new :"downtown Chesterfield." Click HERE to download now. Added December 12, 2020.


Tim Engelmeyer's Attack
and Our Response


Chesterfield Prosecutor Tim Engelmeyer launches a lie-filled offensive and we fire back. (May, 2017)

The Engelmeyer Years

Read how Chesterfield Prosecutor Tim Engelmeyer has been making sure DWI defendants represented by lawyers leave the  courtroom with no fines or points. Also read how Engelmeyer reduces moving violations to Illegal Parking and how he reduces crimes to “Littering” violations.


Ted Federer, a.k.a. "T-Fed"

Ted Federer, also known as "T-Fed" lived a fast and notorious life that came to a tragic end on June 9, 2019 at the age of only 27.His encounters with the law have been chronicled numerous times in our newsletter. Here is a recap of his exploits and untimely death.

The Death of T-Fed, June 9, 2019

RELATED: Scroll down to the "Our Favorite Police Reports" section to read some of the police reports from T-Fed's numerous arrests.



Forest Lake Tennis Club Lawsuit


Personal injury lawsuit alleging sexual assault on a employee/student by another member of the staff, August 2019.


City of Frontenac vs. Jim Edmonds

UPDATED February 3, 2022 -- In July, we posted the lawsuit where the City of Frontenac sued St. Louis Cardinal legend Jim Edmonds over failure to erect a code-compliant fence around his swimming pool.

The lawsuit was dropped in January 2022 when Edmonds agreed to comply with the fence regulations.

Click HERE for the updated January 2022 version after Edmonds agreed to comply with the fence regulations and Frontenac dropped the lawsuit.

Click HERE to download the lawsuit from July 2021.


Connie Fults Ethics Violations


Missouri Ethics Commission Versus Connie Fults Consent Order, April 26, 2016

Connie Fults Refuses to Obey Missouri Ethics Laws, March 2, 2016

Connie Fults Ethics Complaint, March 1, 2016


State Representative
Don Gosen Sex Scandal


Don Gosen Sex Scandal, February 18, 2016


Nicole Graham:
The Pool Renter to Teenagers and Dog at Large Lady Now Has More Problems

Earlier this year the city had to deal with Nicole Graham who lives at 14 Long Meadows off of Clayton road near I-270. Graham was apparently a believer in letting her dogs run free. Some never came home after meeting a motor vehicle on I-270.

Over 2-years the city issued her 14 citations for Dog at Large, Cruelty to Animals, Leash Law violation and Resisting arrest. After the city’s lawyer filed for a court injunction Graham finally installed an electric fence to keep her dog, Archie, in the yard.

The City’s biggest concern was of serious crashes injuring people as drivers on I-270 or Clayton Road tried to avoid Archie.

Then in August Graham rented out her backyard pool to older teenagers for a party. On Sunday August 7 about 200 teenagers along with some beer and one stolen car showed up for the pool party. Town and Country Police then had to get assistance from Des Peres and Chesterfield to break up the party. Graham was not at home for the party.

Now Graham is facing more legal problems.

On August 10 the St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court issued a restraining order/full order of protection against her and for her ex-husband.

Show Cause Hearing Scheduled, October 28, 2022

Affidavit of Service, September 23, 2022

Motion for Contempt, September 12, 2022

Town and Country vs. Graham Permanent Injunction, September 1, 2022

Petitioner's Motion Regarding Allegations That Respondent Violated Order of Protection, August 10, 2022

Order of Protection, July 21, 2022



Homeowners Sue Security Company

November 3, 2021 -- Town and County residents Eric and Louisa Chen sued Hackett Security, Inc. after their house was burglarized.  (Story in the November 6, 2021 edition of the newsletter.)

Download the lawsuit.


Lamb vs. Town and Country

Town and Country Refuses to
Enforce Building Codes,
Neighbor's House Damaged


June 3, 2021 -- Read the lawsuit and responses on how Town and Country refused to enforce building codes on a new house under construction which caused damage to the next door neighbor's house, designed by a famous architect known for his mid-century modern designs.

David and Erin Lamb's Amended Petition, May 29, 2020

Town and Country Motion to Dismiss, January 14, 2021

David and Erin Lamb's Plantiff's Response to Town and Country's Motion to Dismiss, March 31, 2021


The John Low Case:
Sex Crimes and Kidnapping of a Minor

On November 3, 2022 the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in St. Louis recommended a 12-year (135 months) sentence to 38-year-old Chesterfield resident John Low of 15452 Millrun Ct Chesterfield, for driving to Manhattan, Kansas, picking up a 15-year-old he met on the internet, driving her back to Chesterfield where he kept her shackled in his basement where he raped her several times.

The FBI received a tip and with the Chesterfield Police on January 26,rescued the girl, who was wearing a dog collar at the time. We reported this in April when the Chesterfield PD included the arrest in the department’s monthly newsletter.

The case was originally filed in State Circuit Court but was then moved to Federal Court. The Federal recommendation is for 12 + years in prison.

The Presentencing Report gives the facts in the case better than any document we found. See the documents below.

Judgement, November 9, 2022

Guilty Plea, November 9, 2022

Defense Sentencing Memorandum, November 3, 2022

Prosecutor Sentencing Memorandum, October 31, 2022

County Indictment, March 16, 2022

Federal Indictment, February 9, 2022

Criminal Complaint, January 27, 2022

Original story from January 27, 2022


Robyn Luitjens Police Report

April 25, 2023 -- Download and read the 23-page Robyn Luitjens police report as referenced in Drunks and Thieves 2023 Part 4.

Robyn Luitjens Police Report


Lutheran Senior Services vs.
City of Town and Country

July 29, 2023 -- Download and read the petition in the Lutheran Senior Services versus City of Town and Country lawuit as referenced in the July 29 newsletter.

Click HERE to download now.


Resident Comments on Maryville's Proposal to Replace Woods Mill Center With a Dorm and Sports Complex

April 23, 2022 -- The Town and Country Planning and Zoning Commission meeting regarding Maryville University's proposal to tear down the Woods Mill Center and replace it with a six story dorm for 400 students and a 3,000 seat sports complex and concert venue was held on April 20.

Click HERE to download and read the first batch of emails from residents to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the proposal.

MORE: Click HERE to download and read additional emails from residents dated April 20, 2022 to May 18, 2022.

Click HERE to download and read the residents' comments made at the meeting.


Mason Road Crashes


A compilation of crashes on Mason Road through February 2022 with photos


Mason Road Sidewalk Project Emails


Comments and emails from October 2019 regarding the Mason Road sidewalk project from residents of Buckland Hall Subdivision:

Read a selection of earlier emails and attachments between city staff regarding the Mason sidewalk stop work order from October 2018, obtained and added November 2019.

Susan Crandall

Jana and Kevin Hunt

Mike and Cheryl Schmid

Read emails about the Mason Rd. sidewalk project from the first quarter of 2017 to and from Town and Country city staff, elected officials, Parks Commission members and residents.


Mayor Bob Nation: Temper, Temper!

January 6, 2021 -- A chronicle of Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation, his infamous temper and frequent use of profanity.

Mayor Bob Nation:
Chesterfield Censure


Chesterfield/Mayor Bob Nation, Order To Show Cause, October 19, 2015

Chesterfield Resolution of Censure of Mayor Bob Nation, October, 2015

Chesterfield Investigation of Mayor by Special Counsel Kevin O'Keefe, September 9, 2015

Dan McLaughlin's Three DWIs


Third DWI, 12-4-22

DWI, No Proof of Insurance, Leaving Scene of Accident, 9-25-11

DWI, 8-16-10 (Saturated pants.)



Monarch Fire Protection District
versus City of Wildwood

Here are the documents related to the Monarch Fire Protection District versus the City of Wilwood. (Newest documents first.)

September 20, 2022 -- On Friday, September 16, Judge Richard Stewart ruled in favor of the Monarch Fire Protection District.

August 8, 2022 -- Memorandum regarding emergency response times.

July 15, 2022 -- Memorandum: Letter from Chief Gary Spiegel

April 6, 2022 -- Monarch First Amended Petition

March 17, 2022 -- City of Wildwood Motion to Dismiss

January 13, 2022 -- Monarch Petition



Moving Violations To Illegal Parking
(Listed by date, newest first.)

2019 Municipal Court Parking Convictions. March 21, 2020

2018 Municipal Court Parking Convictions. Updated May 5, 2019

Special report on the Municipal Court system: Moving Violations to Illegal Parking, UPDATED July 29, 2017

Special report on the Municipal Court system: Moving Violations to Illegal Parking, UPDATED April 15, 2017

Special report on the Municipal Court system: Moving Violations to Illegal Parking, March 27, 2017


David Peistrup: Convicted Stalker's Lawyer Threatens Newsletter and Website -- Our Lawyer Responds

January 26, 2022 -- After reporting on the exploits of a convicted stalker in our newsletter, his attorney sends us a threatening letter. Our attorney responds. Read both letters and the full story on the notorious David Peistrup.


President Trump VS The US Postal Service


A collection of cartoons on President Trump's duel with the US Postal Service, August 27, 2020.


Principia Lawsuit


Principia Lawsuit, October 16, 2015:
Part One
Part Two



Professional Firefighters of West St. Louis County Ethics Violations


Missouri Ethics Commission
Action Against Professional Firefighters of West St. Louis County,
February 8, 2016


Ronald Lee Roberts


Ronald Lee Roberts Sentencing Recommendation, Fraud Case, Filed January 15, 2015


Sicuro - Himpler Indictment

Grand Jury indicts Chesterfield psychiatrist Franco Sicurio and business partner Carlos Himpler in health care fraud and money laundering scheme.

Download the indictment filed 9-17-20



The Fall of Steve Stenger

Read the 44-page federal indictment against former St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, April 25, 2019

Steve Stenger Search Warrant. March 20, 2019




Town Square

Town Square Costs, October 3, 2021
 
Town Square Costs, February 24, 2020

Town Square Costs, July 22
 2019

Town Square, John's Take On
The Issue, November 25, 2016

Brinkmann Town Square Proposal, October 12, 2016

Opus Town Square Proposal October 12, 2016



Trash Can Emails


Connie Fults' Comments with fact checking, June 19, 2017

Trash Can Emails, June 13, 2017


Westminster Lawsuit


Westminster vs. Town and Country Judgment, August 15, 2016

Westminster Lawsuit, Respondent's Answer, December 14, 2015

Westminster Lawsuit, Return to Writ of Certiorari, November 30, 2015
 
Westminster Lawsuit, October 14, 2015


Wolfe vs. Town and Country

February 23, 2018 – Town and Country police officer Jeffrey Wolfe has filed a lawsuit due to the department demoting him from Sergreant to Corporal over a relationship with officer Lauren Becker.

Download the lawsuit and polygraph results.

Download and read an analysis and opinion of the Wolfe lawsuit from a former Chief of Police.


Shannon Woolsey Lawsuit


Shannon Woolsey Lawsuit, Sexual Harassment, Town & Country Police Department, 2013

 

Gangs of Town and Country, Updated October 6, 2019.
 

Listed alphabetically by last name
Brett Cervantes

DWI, 3-29-13

Domestic Disturbance, Disorderly Conduct, Assault on Police Officer, 1-25-12

DWI, 2-12-11

Jon Dalton, Jr.

DWI, 6-23-12

DWI, 1-1-12

Ted Federer, a.k.a. "T-Fed"

Bar Fight, Threatening Police Officers and their Families, Felony Possession of Drugs, 3-30-14

DWI, Driving While Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, Speeding, No Proof of Insurance, Open Alcohol in Car, 5-18-13

This download has the following three police reports in one download:

  • Stealing Under $500, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, 1-11-12
  • Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Providing False Information, 2-13-12
  • Destruction of Property, Stealing Under $500, 3-29-12
Katie Huggard

DWI, 7-1-11 ("I have a bulldog lawyer!" Threatened to urinate in Police car.)

Rice "Sandy" Jacobs

Volunteer Treasurer stole at least $135,868 from various band and choir accounts at Parkway central High School.

David Karney

Alderman David Karney sends threatening emails to Alderman Fred Meyland-Smith under the fictitious name Jeff Storehouse, 2010

Ryan Leeman and Christian Duvall

Chesterfield Parents Go On Vacation and 35-year old Son Invites Prostitute and Heroin Supplier to Move In

The Story

The Police Report

Dan McLaughlin

DWI, No Proof of Insurance, Leaving Scene of Accident, 9-25-11

DWI, 8-16-10 (Saturated pants.)

Alfred "Skip" Nichols

DWI, 3-17-00

DWI, 6-1-07

Richard Rognan

Patronizing Prostitution, 8-8-13

Scott Rosenblum

DWI, 4-29-14

Accident, 4-29-14

Andy Stecko

Incident at the Hangar Bar and Grill, 3-4-16

While this police report has a number of names redacted, through independent means we were able to identify four of the six people mentioned. They are:

The Suspect: Then Monarch Fire Protection District Captain Andy Stecko.

The Victim: Monarch Fire Prevention District firefighter/paramedic Donna Kessler.

Witness 1: "C" is Bob Chitwood, the owner of the hangar Grill and Pub on Long Road.

Witness 2: "F" is bartender Sarah Ferguson.

Robert Walter

Another Night at Harpo's, 6-11-16

 
Restaurant Reviews
Listed by date, newest first
July 29, 2021 -- Due to the pandemic, the newest restaurant review on the site was 18 months old, therefore we have pulled the restaurant reviews.


THE COVID-19 100 MPH CLUB

During the pandemic, highway traffic has often been sparse. During this time, Town and Country Police have cited many drivers doing 100 MPH or more in daylight hours. Read about those who chose to join the "100 MPH Club."

100 MPH Club Part 3, January 1, 2021

100 MPH Club Part 2, July 31, 2020

100 MPH Club Part 1, June 5, 2020
CHESTERFIELD

Chesterfield businesses closed in 2020 as of October 14, 2020.

Although the pandemic spelled doom for some businesses, others opened. Click here for a list of new businesses in Chesterfield in 2020 as of October 14, 2020.

Chesterfield businesses closed in 2020 as of August 19, 2020.

Chesterfield estimated sales tax losses due to the pandemic for 2020 as of May 14, 2020.

Chesterfield City Council votes to keep aquatic center closed and cancel fireworks for 2020, May 5, 2020.

Chesterfield COVID-19 Memo from City Administrator to Mayor and City Council with finanical projections and recommendations, April 20, 2020.
TOWN AND COUNTRY

Town and Country businesses closed in 2020 as of September 30, 2020.

Town and Country businesses closed in 2020 as of August 18, 2020.

Town and Country cancels Fire and Ice fireworks, May 6, 2020.

Town and Country COVID-19 Financial Update from City Administrator to Mayor and Board of Aldermen, April 21, 2020.

Town and Country COVID-19 Resolution, April 13, 2020


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