The Shrewsbury Police Department recently shared its crime report for the week of December 15th through 21st, revealing a series of traffic-related arrests and a case of identity theft just days before the holiday season. On December 16, a 20-year-old woman driving with an expired license plate was pulled over and discovered to have several active warrants from area police agencies. As reported by the Shrewsbury Police Department, without a driver’s license, she was taken into custody and her car impounded.
A 32-year-old man from St. Louis met a similar fate on December 19th when an officer noticed an obsolete license plate on his vehicle. Lacking driver's license, insurance, and vehicle registration, and with outstanding warrants in three different jurisdictions, he was detained. As noted by the Shrewsbury Police Department's announcement, his car was also towed. Another traffic stop on the following day led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Affton man for using a fake temporary tag that had an implausible expiration date from the past.
Identity theft was also on the police radar during the same week. A Shrewsbury resident discovered fraudulent activity when she found that two student loans had been taken out in her name, as her credit check revealed fraudulent addresses in Iowa and Texas associated with the loans. The police department advised the public to regularly check their credit to protect against identity theft, though the suspect remains unidentified.
In a lighter note and an evident nod to the holidays, the Shrewsbury Police Department's report included a playful warning about a "heavy-set man wearing a red suit" known to enter homes during the night. Despite the humor in suggesting vigilance against Santa and his reindeer, the underlying message promoted community awareness and safety. The police department ended their bulletin with season's greetings, imparting a "Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas to All," reflecting a sense of community and care amidst their law enforcement duties.
