A defendant in the 2022 Berkeley porch killing is expected to plead not guilty by reason of insanity at a St. Louis County hearing on Wednesday.

Natavia Boyd-Wells admitted in federal court to billing Missouri Medicaid and the VA for home care that never happened. The plea follows a 2024 indictment that alleged larger losses.

A St. Louis tour guide found several plaques and a Kate Chopin bust missing from sites across the city; park rangers and local police are now investigating.

A Bridgeton home‑health owner and associates were indicted this week, accused of submitting roughly $1.46M in fraudulent claims to Missouri’s Medicaid program.

Two men were arrested after an armed carjacking of a DoorDash driver in Clayton on Feb. 14; prosecutors say one suspect fired shots and the vehicle was stolen.

A St. Louis man received a 75-month federal prison term after prosecutors say he stole diners’ purses and converted cards into gift cards.

Kirkwood Police warn of a scam involving a fake website (gcapeauto.com) impersonating Gerard Cape Auto dealership, offering too-good-to-be-true deals and prompting consumers to verify any vehicle purchases and contact police if scammed.

The Chesterfield Police reported on social media their weekly activities including calls for service, reports, citations, and arrests, along with anecdotes of unique incidents.

St. Louis agreed to a $4 million settlement over inhumane conditions at the Workhouse; thousands of former detainees may be eligible to file claims. The deal follows years of lawsuits, protests and the jail’s demolition.

Force detectives are on scene near the 8400 block of South Broadway after an officer-involved shooting in south St. Louis. Details remain limited as investigators process the scene.

Riverview Mayor Mike Cornell Jr. was indicted on multiple sex‑crime charges as an accuser publicly detailed an alleged assault.

Illinois State Police say a driver died of an apparent self‑inflicted gunshot after his car hit a concrete median while fleeing East St. Louis officers.

A 35-year-old man was arrested after allegedly performing a sex act inside a downtown leasing office; police say he’s tied to an October school exposure. Court dates are pending.