Former St. Louis deputy James Short charged with sexual conduct with an inmate; he intends to plead not guilty. A separate firearms incident is also under investigation.

Two people were shot in their legs during a domestic dispute in Mount Pleasant, with the suspect still at large. Police and SWAT team involved; victims are stable.

A Chinese national was sentenced to 21 months for elder fraud and ordered to pay $95,000 restitution after pleading guilty to scamming a Missouri woman.

A tax preparer from St. Louis County, Elisa Y. Brown, pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns, risking up to 3 years in prison and a $250,000 fine per charge.

A Florissant sex offender, Christopher A. Wheetley, pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography, with law enforcement finding hundreds of illegal images and evidence of his sustained interest in such material.

A St. Louis man pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession after assaulting a woman, an incident witnessed by police. Sentencing is set for September, with a recommended 50 months in prison.

Detectives are investigating a robbery in downtown St. Louis where a teen was tricked with counterfeit money and threatened with a gun during a watch sale.

A man was shot and found in a crashed Toyota in St. Louis, sparking a homicide investigation. Authorities urge the public to offer tips to solve the case.

A fatal car chase ensued after a carjacking in St. Louis, where the stolen vehicle crashed, killing an innocent driver. Police have detained five people and are investigating further.

St. Louis inaugurates Cara Spencer as its 48th mayor, with a ceremony showcasing diversity and local culture. Spencer's priorities include transparency, improved city services, public safety, and economic inclusivity.

A teen was hospitalized after being robbed at gunpoint by three masked men in a red Kia in the West End, prompting a police investigation for suspects.

A woman was carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight in St. Louis's Debaliviere area; police are seeking information.

A teen was robbed at gunpoint by three suspects in St. Louis. Police are investigating and seeking tips, with a reward for information leading to an arrest.