St. Charles County Police Urge Vigilance Against Online Predators Amid Cyber Safety Concerns
The St. Charles County Police Cyber Crime Unit warns of online predators, urging parental discussions on cyber safety, including risks of "sextortion" and "deepfake" technology, with 36 arrests made last year.
Mysterious Missouri Marvel, Show-Me State Shrouds Powerball Co-Winner as Texas Celebrates Who's the Secret Billionaire
Two players from Missouri and Texas won a $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in history. Missouri's winner's identity is protected by law, and the ticket's location will be revealed by Tuesday. A Florida player also won $1 million.
St. Louis County Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Leading to Woman's Death
Forrest L. Smith, 37, of St. Louis County, received a 15-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl that caused a woman’s death. Investigators linked Smith to the case through text messages and undercover operations, with the FBI and Town and Country Police Department leading the investigation.
Shrewsbury Police Tackle Shoplifting, Outstanding Warrants, and Locate Missing Teen in Busy Week
The Shrewsbury Police Department reported various incidents, including shoplifting arrests at Walmart and encounters with individuals with outstanding warrants, during the last week of August. A missing juvenile was safely found in California.
Madison County Court Denies Terry Sedlacek's Request for Transfer from Alton Mental Health Center
A judge denied Terry Sedlacek's request to move to a less restrictive facility than Alton Mental Health Center, where he's been since a 2015 insanity verdict for fatally shooting Pastor Fred Winters in 2009.












