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Circuit Attorney Media Policy

The right of a criminal defendant to receive a fair trial and the right of the press to publish information about a defendant or criminal act are both guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Both are valuable and important rights. These two safeguards, however, can conflict when pretrial publicity has the potential to prejudice a potential jury pool, and ultimately deprive a defendant, a victim or the people of a fair and just trial. Read More >>

IN THE NEWS:

Alfred Pierce Charged with Assault 3rd

February 22, 2012

Alfred Pierce has been charged with two counts of Assault 3rd Degree.

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Kevin Beindorff Charged with Assault 1

February 22, 2012

Kevin Beindorff has been charged with assault 1st degree and armed criminal action.

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Roy Gamble Charged with Robbery

February 22, 2012

Roy Gamble has been charged with Robbery 1st degree and Armed Criminal Action.

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Fraud Alert- You Won Money Scam

February 21, 2012

A St. Louis resident recently received an email informing her that she had been awarded $850,000 due "corrupt government officials" in Nigeria. Click the attached fraud alert to learn more information about this scam, and how to protect yourself.

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Maurice Partlow Charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

February 15, 2012

Maurice Partlow has been charged with 3 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.

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Dana Jones charged with endangering a child and interference with custody

February 14, 2012

Two felony charges stem from a situation where a child was removed from Cardinal Glennon Hospital:  "Endangering Welfare Of Child 1st Degree" and "Interference With Custody - Removed From State Or Concealed"

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Clarence Cannon Charged with Sexual Misconduct, Attempted Enticement of A Child

February 09, 2012

Clarence Cannon has been charged with sexual misconduct involving a child, attempted enticement of a child, and tampering with a victim.

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Cupcakes with the Circuit Attorney

February 08, 2012

Want to find out how to get a free SweetArt cupcake? Click the attached flier for more information!

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Fraud Bulletin- Income Tax Return Fraud

February 07, 2012

The latest fraud bulletin from the Fraud Prevention Task Force is about income tax return fraud. Click the link to learn more about this scam and how to protect yourself.

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National Crime Victims' Rights Week Art Exhibit

February 03, 2012

The St. Louis Planning Committee for National Crime Victims' Rights Week is currently seeking art submissions for an exhibition opening Sunday, April 22nd at the Vaughn Cultural Center at 3701 Grandel Square.

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Fraud Alert- Imposter Burglary Scam

February 02, 2012

Click to read the latest fraud alert from the Fraud Prevention Taskforce.

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Neighborhood Ownership Model

February 01, 2012

Each month, the Circuit Attorney's Office publishes an article on relevant St. Louis crime topics. The February article talks about the Neighborhood Ownership Model and how citizens can help reduce crime.

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Charges filed in robbery spree

January 27, 2012

Three men have been charged in connection with multiple robberies.

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Rachel Taylor Charged with Murder

January 23, 2012

Rachel Taylor has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action.

*Charges are only accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the defendant is either found guilty or has plead.

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Facebook Post from Captain Steve Mueller

January 23, 2012

See attached Facebook post from Captain Steve Mueller of SLMPD.

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Keith Butler Charged with Robbery of Downtown Bank

January 19, 2012

Keith Butler has been charged with the robbery of the downtown Pulaski bank.

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Dandre Hayes Charged with Armed Robbery

January 19, 2012

Dandre Hayes has been charged with two counts of robbery 1st degree and two counts of armed criminal action.

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Winston Charged with Assault on Law Enforcement

January 13, 2012

Nakie Winston charged with assault on law enforcement officers.  Anonymous 911 calls from concerned citizens helped police in a dangerous volatile situation. Attached is part of the probable cause statement filed against Winston.

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Christopher Johnson and Stephon Jackson Charged with Burglary, Stealing

January 03, 2012

Christopher Johnson and Stephon Jackson have been charged with burglary and stealing from Fanning Middle School.

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Fraud Alert: Beware The "Pigeon Drop"

December 22, 2011

Our latest Fraud Alert is about a scam known as the "Pigeon Drop." See the attached Fraud Alert for more information.

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Darrell Hardin Charged with Robbery

December 20, 2011

Darrell Hardin has been charged with robbery, stealing a credit card, and fraudulent use of a credit device.

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Court's Newsletter Touts Support of Neighborhood Ownership Model

December 16, 2011

The Circuit Court is one of the many institutional partners supporting residents who are working hard to own and manage their own neighborhood safety.   Attached is a link to the Circuit Court's online newsletter Bench Press. 

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Rufus Little charged in connection with shaking a child

December 16, 2011

Rufus Little is charged with shaking a child.

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Fraud Bulletin: Online Shopping and Counterfeit Goods

December 13, 2011

Our latest Fraud Bulletin is about Online Shopping and Counterfeit Goods. Click on the attached bulletin for more information.

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Tevan Howard Charged with Robbery, Armed Criminal Action

December 07, 2011

Tevan Howard has been charged with two counts of robbery 1st degree and two counts of armed criminal action.

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Norman Tammons Charged with Robbery

December 06, 2011

Norman Tammons has been charged with robbery, stealing a motor vehicle, armed criminal action, assault 3rd, and leaving the scene of an accident.

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Billy Ray Fowler Charged with Robbery

December 06, 2011

Billy Ray Fowler has been charged with robbery.

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Nechole Thomas Charged with Felony Property Damage

December 06, 2011

Nechole Thomas has been charged with felony property damage.

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From the Complaint Department

November 30, 2011

Why I'm not offended that a law student called me tacky? 

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Sirluv Boyd Charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Resisting Arrest

November 30, 2011

Sirluv Boyd has been charged with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest. See attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Community Newsletter Fall 2011

November 29, 2011

The Circuity Attorney's Office Fall 2011 Newsletter is now online.

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India Rivarde Charged with Forgery and Theft

November 22, 2011

India Rivarde has been charged with forgery and theft after paying for hair braiding services with counterfeit bills.

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Hyde Park Burglars Foiled by Vigilant Residents

November 22, 2011

Cameron Bryant and Darren Woods have been charged with burglary and stealing. A vigilant neighbor saw them breaking into the home and called the police.

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Lawana Hughes Charged with Murder

November 21, 2011

Lawana Hughes has been charged with murder and armed criminal action.

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Partner with the CAO

November 18, 2011

The goal of the social media strategy at the Circuit Attorney's Office is to get important information to the public as quickly as possible. The attached sheet has ways that you can partner with the Circuit Attorney's Office to help keep your neighborhoods safer.

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Child Sexual Abuse Fact Sheet

November 18, 2011

Did you know that most children are sexually abused by someone they know? To learn more information about child sexual abuse and how to prevent it, see our new fact sheet.

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Marcus Dixon Charged with Attempted Robbery, Assault 2nd

November 18, 2011

Marcus Dixon has been charged with attempted robbery, assault 2nd, and two counts of armed criminal action.

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Darnell Clemons Charged with Forcible Rape, Kidnapping

November 16, 2011

Darnell Clemons has been charged with forcible rape, kidnapping, and two counts of armed criminal action.

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Sigaford Stevens Charged with DWI

November 15, 2011

Sigaford Stevens has been charged with a DWI-Chronic Offender and driving with a revoked license. Stevens has five prior convictions for DWI's and one prior DUI.

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Travon Jones Charged with Murder

November 14, 2011

UPDATE: Charges against Travon Jones have been upgraded to Murder in the 1st degree.

Travon Jones has been charged with forcible sodomy, burglary in the 1st degree, robbery in the 2nd degree, assault in the 2nd degree, tampering with a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and theft under $500.

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Fraud Bulletin: "Debt Collection" Calls

November 09, 2011

Our latest fraud bulletin is about debt collection scams. See the attached Fraud Bulletin for more information.

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Grease Thieves Caught

November 08, 2011

Gary Vaughn and Ryan Vaughn have been charged with theft under $500. The defendants stole used cooking grease  from a Chinese restaurant with the intent to re-sell it. Both defendants admitted to stealing the grease.

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Yolonda Washington Charged with Assault

November 01, 2011

Yolonda Washington has been charged with Assault 2nd degree and armed criminal action after hitting the victim with her car.

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Halloween Safety Tips

October 28, 2011

Halloween is just around the corner. Here are some tips from the Circuit Attorney's Office to keep your children safe.

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Christopher Bruce Charged with Theft

October 28, 2011

Christopher Bruce has been charged with theft under $500 after selling fake World Series tickets.

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Cierra Hines Charged with Delivering Controlled Substance to Jail

October 27, 2011

Cierra Hines has been charged with delivering a controlled substance to jail after she concealed marijunana and entered the Medium Security Institution.

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Sheldon Beckham Sentenced to 20 Years

October 27, 2011

Sheldon Beckham was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for the murder of Police Officer David Haynes in connection with the burglary of a south side home.

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Wardell Trice is Charged with Stealing

October 27, 2011

Wardell Trice has been charged with burglary 1st degree and stealing over $500 from a restaurant on the Hill. Trice is currently on probation for two other burglaries.

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Max Tenney Charged with 15 Counts of Forgery

October 26, 2011

Max Tenney has been charged with 15 counts of Forgery and one count of theft over $25,000. Tenney forged checks totaling over $36,000 from the St. Louis Cathedral Choir. See attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Couple Charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance

October 26, 2011

George Stevenson has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Diane Van Deusen has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, endangering the welfare of a child and driving while under the influence of drugs. 

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Charles Coleman Charged with Robbery, Armed Criminal Action

October 26, 2011

Charles Coleman has been charged with 8 counts of robbery first degree and 8 counts of armed criminal action.

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Vernon Collins Charged with Possessing Cell Phones

October 25, 2011

Vernon Lamont Collins, inmate at the St. Louis Justice Center has been charged with two counts of possessing cell phones, which is illegal.  You may recall Collins escaped from the Justice Center in April by crawling through an access panel in the ceiling,  breaking a window and scaling down the building using  bed sheets. See attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Rudie Feick Charged with Attempted Robbery

October 25, 2011

Rudie Feick is charged with attempted robbery after responding to a "Lost Dog" poster and trying to rob the victim. See attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Ryan Hamilton Charged with Forgery

October 25, 2011

Ryan Hamilton has been charged with forgery after using fake $20's to buy drinks at Nick's Pub. See attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Willie McNeil Charged with Murder

October 25, 2011

Willie McNeil has been charged with murder, robbery 1st degree, assault 1st degree, and three counts of armed criminal action. See the attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Kendra Williams Charged with Stealing

October 24, 2011

Kendra Williams has been charged with stealing from the Target at Hampton Village. See the attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Dyjuan Morrow Charged with Burglary First

October 24, 2011

Dyjuan Morrow has been charged with burglary 1st, unlawful possession of a firearm, felony unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest and assault 3rd. See attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Fraud Alert: Fake Checks Being Passed in the Area

October 21, 2011

The Fraud Prevention Hotline recently received information about a counterfeit check scam being operated in the St. Louis area. Read more about it in the attached fraud alert.

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Wanakee Robinson Charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child

October 19, 2011

Wanakee Robinson has been charged with two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child First Degree for leaving two year-old twins in the car while she went on a drug deal.

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Fraud Alert: Felony Lane Gang

October 17, 2011

The Fraud Prevention Task Force has issued a new fraud alert about a group of identity thieves working in the St. Louis area. See attached fraud alert for more information.

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Patrick Gregory Charged with Recklessly Risking Infection of HIV

October 13, 2011

Patrick Gregory has been charged with three counts of Recklessly Risking Infection of Another with HIV When Actor is Knowingly Infected with HIV. Similar charges are pending in Madison County, Illinois. See the attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Roderick Market Charged with Burglary

October 12, 2011

Roderick Market was charged with burglary after blood at the scene matched his DNA in a CODIS hit. See the probable cause statement for more information.

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Pearlchelle Simmons Charged with Assaulting a Police Officer

October 12, 2011

Pearlchelle Simmons has been charged with assaulting a police officer after being asked to leave the White Castle in Kingsway East neighborhood. See attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Nicholas McClanahan Charged with Stealing

October 06, 2011

Nicholas McClanahan was charged with stealing tools from Home Depot. See attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Carl Kelley Charged With Assault on a Police Animal

October 03, 2011

Carl Kelley has been charged with assault on a police animal and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia after he was found kicking and striking a police dog during a burglary investigation.

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Neighborhood Ownership Model

October 03, 2011

Click the attachment to view the Neighborhood Ownership Model.

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Crime and Safety - Citizens Take Charge

October 02, 2011

Citizens Take Leading Role in Community Safety

Courageous Citizens Across the City Reduce Crime by Taking Ownership of Long-term Safety

What: St. Louis City citizens are taking the lead role in fighting crime in their communities, and they want to urge other citizens to do the same. For more than two years, dozens of citizens in neighborhoods across the City have partnered with law enforcement and city officials to take ownership of the long-term safety of their neighborhoods. The results of their efforts are remarkable.

"As a resident and business owner in the City of St. Louis, I know that only I and my neighbors can make my neighborhood a safe place. When we worked together to manage our own crime issues, to patrol our streets and to monitor criminal cases in our neighborhood, we had our lowest rate of crime in five years." Michael Petetit, Chairperson, Lafayette Square Safety Committee.

Senior officials scheduled to attend in a supporting role include: event host Greg Carter, Alderman 27 Ward; Francis Slay, Mayor City of St. Louis; Lewis Reed, President of the Board of Alderman; the Honorable Steven Ohmer, Presiding Judge 22nd Judicial Circuit; Chief Dan Isom, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department; Jennifer Joyce, St. Louis Circuit Attorney, various police officers, aldermen and others who support the efforts of citizens standing up for safe communities.

When: Monday, October 3, 2011 6:00pm

Where: Bishop Willie Ellis Hall, 5939 Goodfellow Blvd., St Louis, MO 63147

Why: Citizens in neighborhoods such as Lafayette Square, Dutchtown, Bevo Mill, North Pointe, Penrose/O’Fallon, Greater Ville, Hyde Park and Shaw are all at various stages of implementing their own Neighborhood Ownership Plan. While no two neighborhoods are alike, nor are their plans to decrease crime and increase quality of life.

Citizens and officials will be on hand to share their stories, activities and speak with the media.

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Maurice Robinson charged in connection with robbery and police chase

September 28, 2011

Maurice Robinson has been charged with eight (8) counts in connection with the Robbery of a 7-11 store, an escape and a police charge.  See attached probable cause statement and complaint. 

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Child Support Unit takes home three awards at MCSEA Conference

September 27, 2011

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office Child Support Unit recently won three awards at the Missouri Child Support Enforcement Association Conference. Click the press release to learn more.

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Fraud Alert: Door to Door Sales

September 27, 2011

A door to door "Home Security" scam was reported in the North Hampton neighborhood. Read more about this tactic by clicking the fraud alert.

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Statement Regarding George Allen

September 26, 2011

See attached document for the Circuit Attorney's Office statement regarding George Allen.

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Additional Charges Related to Bribery of a Guard

September 26, 2011

Additional charges have been issued related to bribery of a jail guard.

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Emmanuel Sanchez Charged with Murder and Assault

September 23, 2011

Emmanuel Sanchez has been charged with 2nd degree murder and 1st degree assault for driving his van into two pedestrians. He is being held without bond.

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Edduar Reyes Charged with Robbery During "Knockout Kings" Game

September 22, 2011

Edduard Reyes has been charged with Robbery 2nd and Resisting Arrest.

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John White charged with burglary and theft

September 22, 2011

Thanks to observant neighbors in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood, John White was caught and charged with burglary and two counts of theft.

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Fraud Alert: Watch Out for "Skimming"

September 22, 2011

Read the newest fraud alert for more information on the "skimming" fraud.

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Lorenzo Pollard charged in connnection with escape from MSI

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Fraud Alert: Jury Duty Intimidation Scam

September 16, 2011

The Circuit Attorney's Office new fraud alert is about the jury duty intimidation scam that has occured in St. Charles County.

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Terrance Burnett charged with Murdering Danielle Burnett and Assaulting Tony Green

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Sheldon Beckham pleads in connection with Officer Haynes' death

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Charges filed for stealing wheelchairs, walker from Hyde Park home

September 09, 2011

Casey Lowery, Janice Skiffer, Carl Brown, and Willene Wilson have been charged with stealing a walker and two wheelchairs from a Hyde Park residence.

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Trevon Lucas sentenced to 7 years for burglary

September 09, 2011

Trevon Lucas was sentenced to seven years with the Missouri Department of Corrections for violating his probation. Lucas was on probation for multiple burglaries in the Dutchtown area.

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Johnny Gream charged with burglary

September 09, 2011

Johnny Gream has been charged with burglary 2nd degree on St. Louis Avenue. Gream has 11 prior convictions and is currently on parole. See attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Marty Moss charged with assault 1st, armed criminal action

September 09, 2011

Marty Moss has been charged with assault 1st and armed criminal action in Soulard. See the attached probable cause statement for more information.

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Reconsideration of Bond on McCall set Sept 6, 2011 at 9:30 Div 25

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Charges for Murder 2nd against Theresa Fortner

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Assault charges against Yokeia Smith

September 01, 2011

Yokeia Smith was charged with two counts of assault 1st degree and two counts of armed criminal action. Her bond is currently set at $100,000 cash only. See attached probable cause statement.

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Supreme Court Rules on Bonds in Gun Cases

August 31, 2011
Attached is a copy of the ruling from the Supreme Court that upheld Judge Garvey's appropriately high bonds on gun cases. 

"I’m very pleased to learn about the Supreme Court’s ruling in this matter.  This is a very good outcome for the people of this community.  I believe high bonds for people who choose to posses illegal guns and use them for criminal activity help keep the people of this city safer." - Jennifer M. Joyce, Circuit Attorney

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Gregory Johnson guilty of robberies

August 26, 2011

Gregory Johnson has been found guilty of two armed robberies on Tholozan. Attached is a copy of the probable cause statement.

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Fraud Alert: Grandmother Scams

August 26, 2011

See our latest Fraud Alert on Grandmother Scams.

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Randy Casson Charged with Burglary

August 25, 2011

Randy Casson has been charged with burglary for stealing copper pipes from Walnut Park East. Attached is a copy of quoted language from the probable cause statement.

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Dangers of Leaving Children in Hot Cars

August 24, 2011

In warm weather, leaving a child in a car can be very dangerous. For more information on this topic, see the attached fact sheet.

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Fraud Alert: International Lottery Scams

August 15, 2011

See our latest Fraud Alert on International lottery scams:

http://bit.ly/qhKFk2

 

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Neighborhood Ownership Plan

July 28, 2011

The Community is the key to a stronger, safer City of St. Louis.  One neighborhood Lafayette Square developed tactics and plans where they successfully harassed the power of the residents to make their neighborhood stronger and safer.  Seeing the success of Lafayette Square, Chief Isom and Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce met with some community members who successfully worked to reduce crime in their neighborhood.  Using the principles those community leaders applied, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the Circuit Attorney's Office and Michael Petetit from Lafayette Square developed a Six Step Plan to help guide neighborhood in the path of owning and managing their own security.   

If you would like information or assistance on this plan, please contact the Circuit Attorney's Office at 314-622-4941. 

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Charges filed in connection with three children left in a car

July 13, 2011

Charges are filed against Jessica Blackburn in connection with leaving her twin 20 month old and 4 month old children in a car in excessive heat conditions.  Attached is a probable cause statement and some information on children in cars. 

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Robert Dixon charged with child molestation and attempted kidnapping

June 28, 2011

Robert Dixon is charged with child molestation and attempted kidnapping.** Judge Hogan set bond at $250,000 cash only.

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Circuit Attorney's response to IBM recommendations

June 22, 2011

The IBM Smart Cities report will be released today and the Circuit Attorney has already addressed all recommendations included in the report. For months police, courts and prosecutors have collaborated to gain greater community involvement, and address data and efficiency gaps in criminal justice system. Many of those efforts are mirrored by the recommendations in the IBM report.

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Sentencing on Gun Case today -- Morris Jones

June 10, 2011

Today was a sentencing on a gun case from the Walnut Park neighborhood.

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Malia Merriweather charged in connection with beating aired on Internet

June 03, 2011

Malia Merriweather, 18 years old, was charged today with Assault 1st (Class B Felony) and Armed Criminal Action (Felony) in connection with a beating of a woman that aired on the Internet.* Here is the statement of facts from the Probable Cause Statement by Detective Adrian York: “I was made aware of an incident that happened in the 2200 block of Dodier.

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Spring 2011 Community Newsletter

May 31, 2011

See attached link for our latest newsletter.

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Charges Filed Against Mother of Baby Found in Trash

May 27, 2011

Today, the Circuit Attorney's Office filed 1st Degree Murder charges and Felony Abuse of a Child charges against Melissa Jackson, mother of 18-month old M.J.

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Circuit Attorney at Ways and Means

May 24, 2011

Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce spoke to the Ways and Means Committee today.

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