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A 24-year-old Kennett man died and a 13-year-old passenger was airlifted after a rollover on U.S. 412 east of Senath, troopers say. Both occupants were ejected and were not wearing seat belts.
A 33-year-old Imperial man was booked on a felony persistent-DWI charge after deputies say he drove erratically on Highway 21; court records say prior convictions elevated the charge.
A 44-year-old Cooper City man died when his semi overturned and caught fire on I‑44 near Mount Vernon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. The crash is listed as Troop D’s 65th fatality of 2026.
Two teenagers were shot Saturday night near Newstead and Farlin in north St. Louis; both are in stable condition as police investigate.
Nine adults were arrested and four juveniles were taken to a reunification center after police broke up a street takeover at Willmore Park; officers seized two guns and nine cars.
A 17-year-old was killed and two 16-year-olds were wounded in an overnight shooting on Linton Avenue in St. Louis. Homicide detectives are investigating and police are asking for tips.
A July 2 preliminary hearing moved the Linn County infant‑death case into Division I; prosecutors say the parents face a Class A child‑endangerment charge and are due for arraignment Sept. 1.
A Fenton man was arrested after deputies say he fired a crossbow and a BB gun at a passing vehicle; one person was struck and a deputy was bitten during the arrest.
A man was critically injured in a Friday night shooting near Riverview and North Broadway in north St. Louis. Police are investigating and have asked for tips.
A late-night shooting on Ashland Avenue left one man dead; SLMPD homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips.
Three people were sentenced after a September 2023 armed robbery and carjacking at a Phillips 66 in St. Charles; police posted photos and case details.
Police released a photo of a man wanted in a bear-spray assault near North 13th Street. CrimeStoppers is taking anonymous tips.
A June marshals-led sweep in the St. Louis region arrested 224 fugitives and cleared 290 felony warrants. Deputy marshals also reported locating three missing children.
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