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CRIME & SAFETY
Man drives car into two pedestrians outside Barnhart bar & grill
BARNHART, Mo. — Two pedestrians were hurt after they were struck by a car Friday night outside a bar & grill in Barnhart, a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said early Sunday morning. The driver, a 30-year-old Crystal City man, was backing out of a parking...
Suspicious activity in House Springs raises safety concerns
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) -- Ethan and Mandi Couch are so concerned about suspicious activity in front of their home in House Springs that they won’t let their young children play in the front yard. “It’s a problem that’s getting out of hand,” said Ethan Couch....
High Ridge man sentenced to 12 years for probation violation
Jacob P. Garner, 42, of High Ridge has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for violating the terms of his probation. He was placed on probation after pleading guilty to a drug manufacturing charge in February 2015 and three drug possession charges in May 2017, court records show. Jefferson...
UTV stolen from De Soto-area home
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a UTV from a home in the 12600 block of Ware Road west of De Soto. Another UTV and lawnmower were damaged at the home, police reported. The victims told deputies they were out of town July 27-31. They...
Sheriff’s Office seeks suspect after pickup stolen from Dittmer lawn care company
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 38-year-old Lonedell man who investigators believe stole a pickup from Precision Lawn Care, 8417 Hwy. 30, in Dittmer. The pickup was recovered in Franklin County, police reported. The white 2012 Ford F-250, which had the company’s logo on it, was...
Festus firefighters train at house next to City Hall before demolition
The city of Festus had the house it bought next to the City Hall and Police Station complex torn down this week. The city bought the house, 657 W. Main St., in March with plans to eventually use it for parking. Demolition began on Monday and was expected to be...
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