Clayton experienced a series of criminal incidents during the last week of August. Between Monday last week and Sunday, the Clayton Police Department (CPD) responded to 540 calls, including vehicle accidents and burglaries, according to a police incident report from the City of Clayton.
A repeat trespass offender was arrested at a local Starbucks and charged with first-degree trespassing, with a cash-only bond of $1,200. Vehicle crashes included a collision on the interstate that pushed a vehicle into a barrier and another crash in which a car struck a speed limit sign. No injuries were reported in the interstate incident.
Larceny and burglary were also reported. An office suite in the 200 block of S. Central was broken into, and a microwave with its contents was stolen. At a local Walgreens, two individuals used a diversion to take a cart full of items.
Stolen checks were reported, including one from the Concordia Seminary’s bank account and another mailed from the 900 block of S. Brentwood. Both were later altered and used in fraudulent activity out of state. These cases have been referred to the United States Postal Inspectors.
On Clayton Road, a traffic stop revealed marijuana smoke, additional marijuana, and a loaded pistol modified to be fully automatic. The passenger claimed ownership of the gun and a high-capacity magazine.
Clayton Police Department also recovered a stolen Hyundai Sonata with damage and missing tires. In another incident on Hunter Avenue, a traffic stop led to an arrest for driving with an expired plate and a suspended license. The driver also had active warrants and was found with cocaine, which was seized for lab analysis.
The Clayton Police Department continues to investigate these cases. Residents and businesses are encouraged to report suspicious activity.
