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Ex-Alderman Newsletter 625 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 570

March 30, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




30 DAYS OF ARRESTS BY TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE: Pages 1-6








BOARD OF ALDERMEN CONTINUE VOTE ON RE-ESTABLISHING REAL ESTA
TE TAXES TO APRIL: Pages 7-12








BALLAS ROAD SIDEWALK DESIGN: Page 12









PLANS FOR NEW SALT DOME: Pages 12 & 13








TOWN SQUARE COSTS
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH: Pages 13-15








TOWN & COUNTRY AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY MAKING MASON ROAD REPAIRS FROM CLAYTON ROAD NORTH TO JUST BEFORE I-64:
Page 15






TOWN AND COUNTRY
POLICE PROMOTIONS: Pages 15 & 16








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 17-32








CHESTERFIELD POLICE MONTHLY CRIME AND STATS REPORT FOR FEB
RUARY: Pages 32-41








CARTOONS:
Pages 41-50







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 624 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 569

March 23, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE ADD TWO NEW CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES: Page 1








SATURDAY MORNING RECYCLING AT CITY HALL:
Pages 1-3








OFFICE MANAGER OF TOWN AND COUNTRY LAW FIRM CHARGED WITH STEALING OVER $59,000 FROM FIRM: Pages 3-5








EMAIL FROM READER: Page 5







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Including how Irish Police in two cities had to close streets for Missourians (Pages 19-23). Pages 5-28








UNIVERSITY CITY POLICE ARREST 20-YEAR-OLD FROM CHESTERFIELD SPRAY PAINTING JEWISH, BLACK AND ASIAN BUSINESSES WITH HATE MESSAGES: Pages 5-7





CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Including the Old House in Hog Hollow, Central Park Lake, YMCA expansion, painting the Aquatic Center. Pages 29-31







THE DEATH OF ANOTHER ONE OF OUR FAVORITE LOCAL SINGERS: Pages 31 & 32









CARTOONS: Pages 33-36







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 623 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 568

March 16, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




FEBR
UARY DEER REPORT TOWN & COUNTRY AND CHESTERFIELD: Pages 1 & 2








PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REAL ESTATE TAX INCREASE FROM ZERO TO 23-CENTS
PER $100 VALUATION: Pages 2-13







MAYOR’S WIFE, NURSE AND LONGTIME CHURCH VOLUNTEER DIES;
Page 13








COMING SOON, TACO JOINT SERVING DRINKS:
See where. Page 13








A NIGHT AT THE OPERA ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY:
Pages 13-14








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 15-36







DEAD OR ALIVE? We check out the cast from a very popular 1962 movie based on a Broadway play. Pages 36-38









CARTOONS:
Pages 38-47




 


Ex-Alderman Newsletter 622 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 567

March 9, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




ANOTHER NEW OFFICER FOR THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PD:
New officer sworn in last week and another six weeks ago. Page 1






PUBLIC HEARING AT MONDAY’S BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING ABOUT RAISING YOUR PROPERTY TAX FROM ZERO TO 23-CENTS A HUNDRED:
Page 2








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Pages 3-19








CHESTERFIELD POLICE CLERK GETS AN AWARD FOR SAVING PRISONER’S LIFE: Pages 19 & 20







CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Pages 20-24








CITY ADMINISTRATOR MIKE GEISEL TERMS OF RETIREMENT: Pages 21 & 22








COUNCIL APPROVES NEW SCULPTURE: $2,000 for two years. See it here. Pages 22 & 23









WEAPONS BAN AMENDED TO ALLOW PEPPER SPRAY IN PARKS:
Page 23







LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVED FOR UPSCALE DOLLAR GENERAL STORE:
Page 23








COUNCILMAN DAN “WOLFMAN JACK” HURT: Pages 23 & 24









CARTOONS
Pages 24-32






Ex-Alderman Newsletter 621 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 566

March 2, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




THIRTY DAYS OF ARRESTS IN TOWN AND COUNTRY: See who was arrested and why. Pages 1-6






LEGAL FEES ON TOWN AND COUNTRY NOT ENFORCING BUILDING CODE CONTINUE TO CLIMB: Pages 7 & 8








CITY LAWYERS LOOKING AT GAMING MACHINES:
Page 8







RETIRED TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE OFFICER CHARGE WITH NINE COUNTS OF SEXUAL CHILD ABUSE WITH HIS OWN CHILDREN OUT ON BOND:
Pages 8 & 9






CITY COMMISSION WANTS 23 CENT PER $100 PROPERTY TAX WHILE FORMER MAYOR JON DALTON’S GROSSLY OVER BUDGET TOWN SQUARE KEEPS RUNNING UP COSTS: Pages 9 & 10






TOWN AND COUNTRY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
FEBRUARY 26: The only issue worth reporting was a side comment by the mayor. Page 11






OUR VERY FAST LOCAL MAIL SERVICE:
Christmas in February. Page 12








NEW PLANS FOR WOODS MILL AND SOUTH FORTY:
80 apartment-condos and a restaurant. Pages 12-14







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 15-30








DRIVE THRU MARIJUANA COMING TO CHESTERFIELD VALLEY:
Pages 30 & 31








OUR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SUGGESTION:
Page 31








CARTOONS:
Pages 32-40








Ex-Alderman Newsletter 620 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 565

February 24, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:



FELONY CHARGES AGAINST FORMER ALDERWOMAN EVEN’S HUSBAND REDUCED TO MISDEMEANORS WITH GUILTY PLEAS. AND HE WANTS HIS GUNS BACK. JUDGE SAYS “NO WAY” Pages 1 & 2





ELIMINATING FOOD SALES TAX WOULD HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON CHESTERFIELD AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MAYBE. WE CRUNCHED THE NUMBERS: Pages 2-5







NEW HOMES GALORE FOR SPRING IN TOWN AND COUNTRY: Pages 5-10








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Pages 11-28







POLICE DOGS HELP FIND MAN SHOOTING GUN IN NEIGHBORHOOD AND THEN FIND THE GUN: Drunk suspect charged with felony and a $75,000 bond. Pages 28-31







FENTON WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING $65,000 FROM HER CHESTERFIELD EMPLOYER:
Pages 31-33





CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Bill to ban firearms and weapons on city property and parks continued. Money approved for street and sidewalk repairs approved. See where. New Aquatic Center sent to staff for strategy and costs. Pages 33-35





CARTOONS: Guess who was the star of the editorial cartoons this week? I didn’t have any options, even conservative cartoonists were on the NY court verdict. Pages 35-43



 




Drunks and Thieves 2024 Part 1

February 20, 2024 -- It's time for more justice, Snoburbia style, in the first Drunks and Thieves edition of 2024. In this edition:




DRIVER STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF SCHOETTLER VALLEY ROAD AT 3:15
AM ASKED POLICE WHY THEY WERE BOTHERING HIM AND COULD NOT TELL THEM WHERE HE LIVED: Pages 1 & 2





FROM UNDERWEAR TO SPEAKERS PAIR CAUGHT STEALING AT WALMART: They both had long records plus jail and prison time. Pages 3-5







THE RETURN OF LISA MARIE TACA AND ANOTHER STOLEN LICENSE PLATE; Pages 6-7







DRUNK DRIVER CLAIMS HE HAD ONLY ONE BEER, BUT AFTER FAILING ALL FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS, EXCLAIMED, “YOU GOT ME. I HAVE BEEN DRINKING.” Pages 7-9






WALMART SHOPLIFTER SAID SHE WAS STRESSED OUT SINCE HER WIFE HAD SURGERY AS THE REASON FOR STEALING: Page 9







DUO FROM CHESTERFIELD STOPPED LEAVING WALMART WITH 38 STOLEN ITEMS: Pages 9-12






SHOPLIFTER BRINGS WHOLE FAMILY TO THE SUNGLASS HUT TO STEAL GLASSES, PLACING THEM IN A STROLLER:
Pages 12 & 13







ALWAYS A BAD MOVE; WEAVING INTO THE LANE OF AN APPROACHING POLICE CAR: Pages 13 & 14







OVERTAKING A POLICE CAR AT 98 MPH WHEN YOU ARE DRUNK IS ALWAYS A BAD IDEA:
Pages 15-16






DRUNK DRIVER STARTS TO GO SOUTH ON I-270, THEN SWERVES AND GOES NORTH AND IS RELUCTANT TO PULL OVER: Pages 16-18








DRUNK DRIVER SWERVING OVER
TWO LANES ON I-64 CLAIMED HE WASN’T DRUNK, BUT TEXTING HIS GIRLFRIEND: Pages 18-20







THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE WITNESSES A RETURN THIEF TO HOME DEPOT:
Pages 20-22







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 619 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 564

February 17, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




ANOTHER REAL ESTATE TAX ON THE TABLE IN TOWN & COUNTRY: Pages 2 & 3








TOWN & COUNTRY AND CHESTERFIELD JANUARY DEER REPORT: Pages 1 & 2








TOWN AND COUNTRY BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING: Pages 2-5







FIXING THINGS FROM THE DALTON AND COPELAND ERA: Pages 3 & 4









TOWN AND COUNTRY
ALDERMEN GIVE FINANCE DIRECTOR A WELL DESERVED RAISE: Page 4





APPARENTLY SENDING LETTERS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE AGAINST REMOVING CITY SALES TAXES ON FOOD ISN’T GOOD ENOUGH. CITY SPENDS $5,000 FOR A LOBBYIST. (AND WANTS A REAL ESTATE TAX) Pages 4 & 5







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 5-26








CHESTERFIELD PORCH PIRATE: Page 27









HOUSE FIRE ON COUNTRY RIDGE DRIVE: Pages 27 & 28








CARTOONS:
This week featuring Taylor, Tucker, Joe, Vladimir and Donald. Pages 29-38







Ex-Alderman Newsletter 618 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 563

February 10, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:



TOWN AND COUNTRY WANTS TO SPEND $10K TO $35K FOR JOB HAVING ALWAYS BEEN HANDLED BY STAFF: Pages 1 & 2








RUMOR HAS IT:
ANOTHER SUBDIVISION ON MASON ROAD BY THE EVIL TREE KILLER ROB REHNQUIST: Pages 2-5








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Pages 6-17








CHESTERFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Pages 17-20






COUNCIL VOTES TO CONDEMN CHEESECAKE FACTORY AT CHESTERFIELD MALL: The lease is longer than the August deadline for all businesses to vacate so The Steinberg Group can tear down the mall and begin their redevelopment plans. Pages 17 & 18





CHESTERFIELD JOINS TOWN AND COUNTRY IN URGING STATE LEGISLATORS TO REFUSE TO LIFT SALES TAX ON FOOD AT SUPERMARKETS: Pages 18 & 19







RESURFACING CHESTERFIELD BASEBALL FIELD WILL BE OVER A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS: Pages 19 & 20







COUNCIL APPROVES REZONING FOR A NEW SERVICE/CAR REPAIR STATION AND OIL CHANGE BAYS WITH SOME NO VOTES:
Page 29






CARTOONS: There were only three stars in the cartoons last week; Donald, Taylor and Chip. Pages 21-28



 


Ex-Alderman Newsletter 617 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 562

February 3, 2024 -- 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 POLICE STATS FOR 2023: Pages 1-3




CARJACKER/ARMED ROBBER WHO STOLE A WOMAN’S CAR AT GUNPOINT AT CLAYTON AND BOPP SUES TO EXPUNGE HIS CONVICTION AND PRISON SENTENCE: Pages 4 & 5





TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE ARRESTS FOR 30 DAYS: Very unusual as arrests were down over pre-Christmas and New Years. Pages 6-8





TOWN AND COUNTRY DETECTIVE EXLINE RECEIVES COMMENDATION OF APPRECIATION FROM THE FBI: Pages 8 & 9





BOND HEARING REDUCES “NO BOND” TO $150,000 FORMER TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE OFFICER FOR SEX CRIMES: Pages 9 & 10





FINAL REPORT WHITE BUFFALO TOWN AND COUNTRY JANUARY DEER HARVEST: See where the deer were harvested. Pages 10-18






CHESTERFIELD MONTHLY POLICE REPORT: Pages 18-25







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 26-40







ATTENTION HYUNDAI OWNERS AND HYUNDAI CAR TH
IEVES: Pages 40 & 41








CARTOONS: Pages 41-46




 


Ex-Alderman Newsletter 616 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 561

January 27, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




ANNUAL DEER HARVEST CONTRACTOR WHITE BUFFALO TAKES 89 DEER IN JANUARY:
Page 1






RECENTLY RETIRED TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE SGT. CHARGED WITH NINE COUNTS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY: Pages 2-7







TOWN AND COUNTRY HIRES AN OLDER POLICE OFFICER:
Pages 7 & 8








NEW HOUSES COMING TO TOWN AND COUNTRY: Pages 8-11








LEGAL FEES ON T
OWN AND COUNTRY NOT ENFORCING BUILDING CODE CONTINUE TO CLIMB: Pages 12 & 13






TOWN AND COUNTRY ALDERMANIC MEETING: $125,715 for three new police cars, vote to urge state elected officials not to eliminate sale taxes on food. Pages 13 & 14







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Pages 14-25








COMING SOON IN CHESTERFIELD:
See what projects were recently approved for construction. Pages 25 & 26








CARTOONS: Pages 27-30




 


Ex-Alderman Newsletter 615 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 560

January 19, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:




2023 DEER REPORT: TOWN AND COUNTRY AND CHESTERFIELD: Pages 1-6








2023 TOWN AND COUNTRY TOWN SQUARE EXPENSES:
Pages 6-10








TWIN FARMS SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS SUE THE CITY OVER STORM WATER ISSUE:
Page 11







TOWN AND COUNTRY
BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING: See latest police promotions. Pages 11 & 12






CAPTAIN CHERYL FUNKHOUSER SWORN IN AS SECOND POLICE CHIEF IN HISTORY OF CHESTERFIELD: Plus see the last of the long-timers after the retirements of Ray Johnson. Pages 13 &14






CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: Pages 14-35








OWNER OF SATCHMO’S BEING SUED BY LANDLOARD FOR NOT PAYING RENT AND TWO EMPLOYEES OVER WAGES: Page 35








CARTOONS:
Pages 36-41




 


Ex-Alderman Newsletter 614 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 559

January 11, 2024 -- John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:





MY VACATION OF SORTS: Page 1









CASINO BALLAS AND CLAYTON: Pages 1 & 2








COMING NEXT WEEK: 2023 Deer report









SECOND CHESTERFIELD POLICE CHIEF IN 35 YEARS: Page 3







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER: See what the police had to deal with the last week of the year. Also the number of sudden deaths of residents who made it to Christmas. Pages 3-21







CARTOONS:
Pages 21-24


 





Ex-Alderman Newsletter 613 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 558

December 29, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:



TWO ALDERMANIC RACES IN TOWN AND COUNTRY BUT NO CONTESTS IN CHESTERFIELD THIS APRIL: See who is on the ballot. Pages 1-3







LAST 30 DAYS OF ARRESTS BY TOWN AND COUNTRY POLICE: Pages 3-11









CAR CLOUTINGS AT LONGVIEW PARK:
Page 11








COMMENT FROM A READER:
Pages 12 & 13








CHESTERFIELD NOVEMBER REPORT OF CRIME STATS AND POLICE ACTIVITY: Pages 13-19







CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER FOR THE WEEK: Pages 19-42








STATE
REP PLOCHER APPARENTLY CAN’T HELP HIMSELF: Page 43 & 44








CHRISTMAS MOVIE BINGE:
A look at the Smith house at 5135 Kensington Avenue as we meet someone in St. Louis. Pages 44 & 45






INCOMING HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CARDS: A lot of handmade Christmas Cards were mailed, but a few were received. Here are three good ones. Pages 45 & 46







CARTOONS: Pages 46-52










Drunks and Thieves 2023 Part 12

December 26, 2023 -- It's time for more justice, Snoburbia style, in the twelfth and final Drunks and Thieves edition of 2023. In this edition:




SPEEDING DRUNK DRIVER REPEATEDLY CLAIMED HE HAD NOTHING TO DRINK BUT REFUSED TO TAKE A BREATH TEST TO PROVE IT: Pages 1 & 2






DRUNK AND HIGH TOWN AND COUNTRY RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR DWI AFTER BEING CLOCKED AT 79 MPH ON BALLAS ROAD: Pages 2-5






25-YEAR-OLD FROM LADUE IS DRIVING A PICKUP TRUCK INSTEAD OF A MERCEDES, IS HIGH WHEN HE CRASHES ON CLAYTON ROAD: Pages 5-7








VERY DRUNK DRIVER DRIVES OFF MASON ROAD INTO A TREE:
Pages 7-10







DRUNK DRIVER AND MARIJUANA USER WAVING FOR HELP AFTER RUNNING OUT OF GAS ON WESTBOUND 64:
Pages 9-12






DRUNK DRIVER LEAVES THE SCENE OF A THREE-CAR CRASH ON HIGHWAY 141 AND LATER WRECKS HIS MASERATI, HITTING TREES ON MASON ROAD: Pages 12-15






REPEAT THIEF AT WHOLE FOODS IS ARRESTED WITH $721 WORTH OF GROCERIES HE PUSHED OUT OF STORE: Pages 15 & 16







HUNTER HUSMANN CLEARLY MOST ENTERTAINING CHESTERFIELD DRUNK DRIVER OF THE MONTH:
Pages 17-19






SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT HAD NOTHING TO SAY, BUT STORE SECURITY VIDEO AND STOLEN PROPERTY IN HER BAGS TOLD THE STORY
: Pages 19-21






TRAFFIC STOP ON CLARKSON ROAD REVEALED ONE STOLEN LICENSE PLATE ON THE REAR OF THE CAR AND ANOTHER STOLEN LICENSE PLATE IN THE CAR: Pages 22-23






Ex-Alderman Newsletter 612 &
Unapproved Chesterfield Newsletter 557

December 22, 2023 - John Hoffmann's latest weekly installment of News from Snoburbia is here for your reading enjoyment. In this edition:

It’s Christmas time meaning city hall staffers are taking vacation days and meeting are being canceled. This week we focus on Chesterfield. Hopefully we will have Town and Country and Chesterfield police stats next week.





NEW HOME IN TOWN & COUNTRY:
Pages 1 & 2








CHESTERFIELD POLICE BLOTTER:
Check out the Christmas thieves that have invaded Chesterfield. Pages 3-23








CARTOONS: Pages 23-27









Drunks and Thieves 2023 Part 11

December 19, 2023 -- It's time for more justice, Snoburbia style, in the eleventh Drunks and Thieves edition of 2023. In this edition:




29-YEAR-OLD ROBS CHESTERFIELD BANK OF $12,500, IS ARRESTED ONE DAY LATER AND GET
S ….. PROBATION! Pages 1-3






LYING FISHERMAN, WITH LONG ARREST RECORD, ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF STOLEN LICENSE PLATES AND TRESPASSING: Pages 3-6







ARMED CARJACKING AT JCC BY TWO YOUTHS WHOSE STOLEN CAR FROM THE HERTZ AIRPORT LOT RAN OUT OF GAS:
Pages 6-8





VERY DRUNK DRIVER WANTED SOME CHICKEN AT CHIC-FIL-A. SHE DIDN’T GET ANY AFTER DRIVING HER CAR INTO THE BUILDING: Pages 8-11







LANE WEAVING ON I-64 RESULTS IN A DWI ARREST OF AN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT: Pages 11 & 12







KNOWN SHOPLIFTER STEALS $508 WORTH OF LEGOS PLUS OTHER STUFF ON A RETURN TRIP TO WALMART:
Pages 12-14







TWO BEERS AT THE TIME OF THE TRAFFIC STOP TURNED INTO ONE MARGARITA AND THREE SHOTS OF TEQUILA: Pages 14-17






IT IS ANOTHER DRUNK DRIVER WHO TESTED MORE THAN DOUBLE THE LEGAL LMIT, CLAIMING THEY DON’T CONSIDER THEMSELF DRUNK: Pages 17 & 18







CHESTERFIELD POLICE DETECTIVE WATCHES SHOPLIFTER STEALING FROM THE GOODWILL STORE:
Pages 18 & 19





WEAVING DRIVER CLAIMED BEING ASSAULTED BY PASSENGER/GIRLFRIEND CAUSING HIM TO WEAVE. PASSENGER CLAIMED NO ASSAULT OCCURRED. TOWN AND COUNTRY OFFICER PROVED IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN BECAUSE HE WAS DRUNK: Pages 19 & 20




REGULAR EX-CON SHOPLIFTER AT HOME DEPOT IS ARRESTED AFTER STEALING A CEILING FAN AND EIGHT GALLONS OF PAINT: Pages 20-22






Listed by date, newest first
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
 


$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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