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Police say a homemade explosive detonated near officers and juveniles in O'Fallon; bomb techs later found additional devices and a man faces multiple felony counts.
A Bonne Terre driver faces felony charges after a multi‑agency high‑speed chase ended in a crash north of Farmington, leaving two hospitalized and a utility pole down.
A helicopter made a hard landing in a wooded area near Troy Air Park; the pilot was airlifted with moderate injuries and federal investigators were notified. Crews reported a fuel spill but no trapped occupants.
A Blue Springs father says he doesn't blame a homeowner who shot and killed his 18‑year‑old son during a suspected break‑in. Police identified the teen as Tristen Barker; the investigation is ongoing.
A pre-dawn house fire in north St. Louis County early Monday left one person dead. St. Louis County Police and the regional Bomb & Arson Unit are investigating.
A woman was found dead Sunday in a creek near the 1100 block of Lee Street in Cottage Hills; Madison County detectives and the coroner are investigating.
A late‑night shooting Sunday on West Florissant in North City left one person dead; homicide detectives were called in and police are seeking tips.
Police republished a Facebook plea on June 21 asking for tips in the 2017 triple homicide that killed Chanice White and two other women.
A single-car crash at N. Leonor K. Sullivan and Lucas left one person dead and two injured Sunday. Police closed the scene while reconstruction investigators worked.
A St. Louis man was arrested and charged with a first‑degree terrorist threat after allegedly calling a Meramec post office and threatening to "shoot up" the building, prompting a lockdown.
A passenger died and two drivers were seriously injured after a Friday night crash on Highway 412 at Highway 164, state troopers say.
Eureka police arrested a 36-year-old after a June traffic stop; officers say his prior DWI history could elevate the current charge to a felony.
A man was shot Saturday night in the 11100 block of Riaza Square in Spanish Lake; police detained several people as detectives investigate.
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