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Two New Postings This Week

There are two new postings for your reading enjoyment this week. Immediately below is the fifth Drunks & Thieves edition for 2025. (Dated May 20, 2025 and posted May 17, 2025.) Scroll below that for this week's regular newsletter. (Dated May 17, 2025 and posted May 14, 2025.)



NEW! POSTED 5-17-25

2025 Part Five: May 20, 2025

It's time for the fifth Drunks and Thieves edition of 2025. Find out what justice is like in the Snoburbs. In this edition:




DRUNK DRIVER VE
ERS OFF ROAD INTO A CONCRETE LIGHT POLE: Pages 1 & 2








DRUNK DRIVER TRAPPED IN CAR AFTER OVERTURNING IT: Pages 2-4








SUSPECT FROM IOWA ARRESTED FOR STEALING SUNGLASSES:
Pages 4 & 5






TOWN & COUNTRY OFFICER DISCOVERS UNREGISTERED CAR IN PARKING LOT AND WAITED FOR DRUG ADDICT, THEFT SUSPECT TO EXIT HOME DEPOT WITH HIS LOOT. THE SUSPECT RETURNED TO HOME DEPOT THREE MORE TIMES TO STEAL: Pages 5-8






MAN KEEPS COMING BACK TO HOME DEPOT TO STEAL. THIS TIME DETECTIVES ARREST HIM:
Pages 8 & 9






EIGHT YEARS AFTER LEAVING VENDING MACHINE COMPANY, FORMER EMPLOYEE STILL HAD KEYS AND WAS STEALING FROM MACHINES: Pages 9-11







KNOWN SHOPLIFTER FROM CHESTERFIELD BUSY STEALING AT THE TOWN AND COUNTRY TARGET: Pages 11 & 12






DRUNK DRIVER STARTS BACKING UP ON I-64 TO HEL
P A STRANDED MOTORIST IN THE CENTER LANE. THE STRANDED MOTORIST IS A POLICE OFFICER IN A MARK CAR ON THE SHOULDER: Pages 12 & 13






REPEAT SUSPECT HIT HOME DEPOT IN TOWN AND COUNTRY: Pages 13-17







DRIVER STOPPED AFTER SWERVING IN AND OUT OF
FIVE LANES ON I-270. HE REPEATEDLY DENIED HAVING ANYTHING TO DRINK DESPITE FAILING TWO BREATH TESTS: Pages 17-19





SERIAL THIEF THREATENS TO MACE MANAGER OF TOWN AND COUNTRY TOTAL WINE AND LIQUOR WHEN STOPPED FOR STEALING: Pages 19-23







WEAVING DRIVER ADMITS DRINKING BUT DENIES BEING DRUNK. TESTS SAY OTHERWISE: Pages 23-25








NEW! POSTED 5-14-25

May 17, 2025 Edition

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




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








I-64 WRONG WAY DRIVER FINALLY STOPPED BY TOWN
AND COUNTRY POLICE USING STOP STICK: Page 3







ALDERMEN VOTE TO CONTINUE FOR SECOND TIME A BILL NOT ALLOWING GAMBLING MACHINES WHERE BEER AND LIQUOR ARE SOLD: Pages 4 & 5







CUT GRASS! Page 5







CITY OF CHESTERFIEL
D … THIS WEEK IS PRETTY MUCH “LAW & ORDER WEST COUNTY”. CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Pages 5-23







CARTOONS: Pages 23-28










May 10, 2025 Edition

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





30 DAYS OF TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE ARRESTS:
Pages 1-8







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Read the crimes and the arrests from last week. Page 8-26








CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
The Citizen of the Year Award was the highlight of the meeting. Pages 26-29







THREE
MEMBERS OF CHESTERFIELD FAMILY DIE IN WRONG WAY DRIVER CRASH IN KANSAS: Page 30








CARTOONS:
Pages 31-38









May 3, 2025 Edition

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



AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY LIQUOR LAW SHOULD SHUT DOWN THE CASINO PORTION OF THE GAS STATION AND CONV
ENIENCE STORE WAS CONTINUED: Apparently illegal gambling is OK for a few more weeks with the Mayor and new BOA. Page 1




OH MAY GOD! A SECOND HAND RETAIL
STORE FOR TONEY TOWN
AND COUNTRY? Pages 2 & 3








SWEARING IN:
Unopposed alderpersons elected in the April Municipal Election were sworn in. Page 3







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
This week our Chesterfield section is mostly law & order. Pages 4- 23






LOWES SECURITY AGENT GIVEN AWARD FOR AIDING IN ARREST OF THIEF WHO HAD STOLEN OVER $200,000 FROM AREA STORES: Pages 23-26








CARTOONS:
Pages 27-31









Drunks and Thieves 2025 Part 4

April 29, 2025
-- It's time for the fourth Drunks and Thieves edition of 2025. Find out what justice is like in the Snoburbs. In this edition:





FOUR DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS WALMART SHOPPER FILLED HIS CART AND PAID FOR $181 OF MERCHANDISE WHILE STE
ALING OVER 100 ITEMS VALUED AT $762: Pages 1 & 2







35-YEAR-OLD DRIVES FROM ST. CHARLES TO STEAL AT THE CHESTERFIELD WALMART:
Pages 2 & 3







DRUNK DRIVER CHANGES FROM HAVING A COUPLE OF BEERS TO VODKA: Pages 3 & 4








TOO MUCH TO DRINK AT THE MAC, PLUS 80 MPH IN A 60 ZONE GETS CHESTERFIELD RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR DWI: Pages 4 & 5







VERY DRUNK DRIVER WANTS TO FIGHT OFFICERS TRYING TO ARREST HIM: Pages 6-11







VACUUM CLEARER THIEF GIVES TWO BACK TO WALMART SECURITY AND QUICKLY DRIVES OFF WITH A THIRD:
Pages 11-13







WOMAN ATTEMPTED TO WALK OUT OF WALMART WITH FOUR PACKS OF PAMPERS:
Page 13







DRUNK DRIVER CRASHES ON BOTH SIDES OF HWY 141:
Pages 14-15








WITH KIDS IN TOW WOMAN STEALS $70 WORTH OF PRODUCTS AT WALMART BY UNDER-RINGING:
Page 16







SHOPLIFTER WAS NOT EXACTLY DRESSED TO AVOID BEING NOTICE: Pages 16-17







AS OFFICER WAS PULLING OVER A DRUNK DRIVER, HE SWITCHED SEATS WITH THE PASSENGER AND THE CAR CRASHED: Pages 18-20







DRUNK DRIVER IS COOPERATIVE WHEN ARRESTED BUT TURNED VIOLENT DURING BOOKING:
Pages 20-21








 
April 26, 2025 Edition

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

Slow week in Town and Country, but lots of stuff in Chesterfield:





CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 1-24








OFFICERS RECOVER $64,000 IN STOLEN PROPERTY:
See who was doing the stealing. Pages 24-27





LIQUOR LICENS
E. BUSINESS LICENSE. WHO NEEDS THEM? Espinos Mexican Restaurant in Chesterfield Valley for nine months did not have a business license or liquor license. Chesterfield did not shut them down but issued citations. Even being served over a dozen citations they continued to serve food and booze. Pages 27 & 28




CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Leash law passes but got one no vote Liquor license approved for Pickleballers. Neighborhood dispute involving one resident with long record. Pages 28-31





CITY ADMINISTRATOR FORGOT TO HAVE PHOTO PRESENTATIONS:
Read who got an award but not photos receiving the award. Pages 31 & 32







CARTOONS:
Pages 32-35





 




April 19, 2025 Edition

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




CHESTERFIELD SUED BY FEMALE POLICE OFFICER CLAIMING AN OFFICER FORCED HER TO PERFORM SEX:
Pages 29-41







MARCH DEER REPORT: The deer had a good month. Page 1







THE POLICE STATS AND CRIME IN TOWN AND COUNTRY FOR MARCH AND THE FIRST QUARTER OF 202: Pages 1-3







TOWN
AND COUNTRY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING: Bill will ban unlicensed gambling machines where liquor is sold. Read who is very upset. Solar panel on front of house a big issue. $7,200 for the design of pickleball courts and a kids bike track at Preservation Park. Pages 3-6





CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Read what the police had to deal with and who got arrested. Pages 6-29







THE SEXUAL ABUSE LAWSUIT: Pages 29-41









CARTOONS: Pages 42 & 43










April 12, 2025 Edition

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




TOWN AND COUNTRY ELECTION RESULTS: Pages 7 & 8








CHESTERFIELD ELECTION RESULTS:
Pages 30-32.








30 DAYS OF ARRESTS IN TOWN & COUNTRY: See who and getting to wear handcuffs. Pages 1-5








MAN SCARES LONGVIEW PARK WALKERS: Page 6







CHESTERFIELD MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TWO 14-YEAR- OLD GIRLS FROM ST. CHARLES AT HIS CHESTERFIELD HOME:
Pages 8-11








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 11-29







COURT ORDER STOPS CHESTERFIELD FROM SENDING DRUNK DRIVERS TO SPECIAL COURT:
Pages 29 & 30






OOPS LAST WEEK WE ONLY INCLUDED FOUR CONTRIBUTORS TO DEREK GRIER’S MAYORAL CAMPAIGN. WE ONLY MISSED A LOT. HERE ARE THE OTHERS: Pages 32-36







CARTOONS:
Pages 36-40










April 5, 2025 Edition

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





TESLA ATTACKED AT
SCHNUCKS: Pages 1 & 2








HOW WERE THERE NO CITATIONS AND A SHUT DOWN OF MINEO’S? Pages 2-4








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
See what the calls were and who was being arrested. Page 4-23







MODOT TO REMOVE EVIL SHOULDER BUMP OUTS: Page 23








FOLLOW THE MONEY FLO
W. CHESTERFIELD’S MAYOR RACE HAS SOME BIG CONTRIBUTORS: Page 23-29








CARTOONS:
Page 29-32










March 29, 2025 Edition

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




MORE NEW TOWN & COUNTRY HOUSES:
Pages 1 & 2









TOWN AND COUNTRY LEGAL BILLS: Pages 2-5








TOWN AND COUNTRY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING: Pages 5-8








TUNNEL UNDER CLAYTON ROAD TO TOWN SQUARE GETTING SOME ART:
Pages 5 & 6








MUNICIPAL PARKS GRANT OF $465,000 TO BE USED FOR PICKLEBALL COURTS AND BIKE PLAYGROUND: Pages 6 & 7








TOWN SQUARE BILLS MARCH 2025:
Page 7








JOHN MINEO’S REST
AURANT RENEWS CITY LIQUOR LICENSE NINE MONTHS LATE: Pages 7 & 8







NEW TOWN
AND COUNTRY POLICE OFFICER FROM CAPE GIRARDEAU PD: Page 8








CHESTERFIELD FEBRUARY MONTHLY POLICE REPORT: Pages 9-16








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
See what crimes occurred and who was being arrested. Pages 16-33







CHESTERFIELD LEGAL BILLS: Pages 33 & 34









CITY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING: Pages 34-38









CARTOONS: Pages 38-44









March 22, 2025 Edition

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




NEW HOUSES COMING TO TOWN & COUNTRY:
Pages 1-3









CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 3-23








CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Pages 23-27









CHICKEN COOPS:
Pages 24 & 25








NO SLEEPING OR CAMPING ON CITY PROPERTY:
Page 25








NEW ART WORK FOR PARKS:
Pages 25 & 26









LEASH LAW:
Page 26









STORM DEBRIS PICKUP: Page 27










CARTOONS:
Pages 27-31










Drunks and Thieves 2025 Part 3

March 18, 2025
-- It's time for the third Drunks and Thieves edition of 2025. Find out what justice is like in the Snoburbs. In this edition:





AN EMPLOYEE OF A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCY ARRESTED FOR STEALING AT THE SHERIDAN SENIOR LIFESTY
LE FACILITY WHILE WORKING AT A PARTY: Pages 1-3






PAIR OF SHOPLIFTERS CAUGHT WITH A LOT OF LOOT:
Pages 3-8







DRUNK DRIVER FROM SPAIN, STOPS FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS SAYING HE ALREADY KNOWS WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPE
N: Pages 8-10





CHESTERFIELD DETECTIVE EVENTUALLY CATCH UP TO SUSPECT STEALING CARTONS OF CIGARETTES FROM MOBILE ON THE RUN GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORES. THE SUSPECT HAS THE LONGEST ARREST RECORD WE HAVE SEEN: Pages 10-13





DRUNK COLORADO MAN FLOURISHING GUN OUT CAR WINDOW IS ARRESTED FOR DWI HE LATER FLASHED “THE FINGER” AT OFFICERS: Pages 14 & 15






IN ROAD RAGE INCIDENT MISSOURI BAPTIST HOSPITAL SECURITY GUARD FIRED TWO BULLETS INTO A VEHICLE ON I-64: Pages 15 & 16






DRUNK AND REVOKED DRIVER DROVE OFF ROAD INTO A DITCH AND LATER RAN FROM THE OFFICER: Pages 16-19







AN EARLY MORNING DRUNK DRIVER WHOSE CHEVY HAD THREE FLAT TIRES WAS PASSED OUT IN A LANE OF TRAFFIC:
Pages 19 & 20








GAS STATION/CAR WASH CLERK STEALING LOTTERY TICKETS: Page 21










March 15, 2025 Edition


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



BUSINESS LICENSE REVOKED AND REN
EWAL DENIED DUE TO CHINESE PROSTITUTES WORKING IN CHESTERFIELD SPA: Pages 22-25







FEBRUARY DEER VS VEHICLE REPORT: Pages 1 & 2








TOWN AND COUNTRY ALDERPERSONS CANCEL MARCH 10 MEETING: Page 3









CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Pages 3-19








GRAND JURY ISSUED INDICTMENTS ON TWO CHESTERFIELD CASES: Pages 20-22








THE GRAND STAIRCASE AT THE NEW DOWNTOWN CHESTERFIELD: Pages 25-27








CARTOONS: Pages 27-30










March 8, 2025 Edition

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



ARRESTS FOR 30 DAYS IN TOWN AND COUNTRY AS MORE THIEVES COME TO TOWN TO STEAL FROM STORES: Pages 1-9








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 10-33







CHESTERFIELD OFFICER GETS CHIEF’S AWARD FOR SAFELY DISARMING DISTRAUGHT RESIDENT: Page 33







CITY COUNCIL THROWS PUBLIC SAFETY OUT THE WINDOW AND REAPPOINTS THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN CHESTERFIELD AS PROSECUTING ATTORNEY: Page 34






CANDIDATES PATRICIA TOCCO AND MICHELE OLNEY SPEAK OUT AGAINST ON THE BUMP OUTS: Page 35








COUNCILWOMAN BARB MCGUINNESS SAVES THE CITY $7,200: Page 35








CHESTERFIELD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR:
Page 36









CARTOONS: Pages 37-44




 




Listed by date, newest first. In addition to John's regular weekly newsletters, Drunks & Thieves editions provide a view of justice in the snoburbs with mug shots, arrests and the sometimes outrageous outcomes in court. Get your fill of drunk driving, shoplifting and general criminal activities in the land of the well-to-do.

DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2025, PART 5, MAY 20, 2025
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2025, PART 4, APRIL 29, 2025
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2025, PART 3, MARCH 18, 2025
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2025, PART 2, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2025, PART 1, FEBRUARY 4, 2025
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2024, PART 10, DECEMBER 31, 2024
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2024, PART 9, DECEMBER 10, 2024
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2024, PART 8, NOVEMBER 12, 2024
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2024, PART 7, OCTOBER 15, 2024
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2024, PART 6, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2024, PART 5, JULY 9, 2024
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2024, PART 4, MAY 28, 2024
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2024, PART 3, MAY 7, 2024
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2024, PART 2, APRIL 9, 2024
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2024, PART 1, FEBRUARY 20, 2024
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 12, DECEMBER 26, 2023
DRUNKS AND THIEVES: 2023, PART 11, DECEMBER 19, 2023
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
 


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 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


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


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


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


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.)



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.


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



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

 


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