From Monday, May 11th to Sunday, May 17th, your CPD Officers responded to 446 calls for service, including 18 vehicle crashes and 58 requests for Officers to assist other agencies. Among those calls were the following incidents:
A CPD Officer was on patrol early Monday morning when she found a car blocking the roadway in the 6700 block of Clayton Rd. As she approached the vehicle to check on its occupants, she discovered the driver was unconscious. After ensuring the woman had not suffered a medical emergency, she conducted a roadside investigation and determined she had been driving while under the influence of alcohol. She was subsequently arrested and has an upcoming court date through the Clayton Municipal Court.
Officers responded to a local business for a report of someone flourishing a weapon on Tuesday morning. Witnesses explained that what began as an argument between a man and his adult son quickly escalated when the father displayed a handgun and threatened to shoot his son. When Officers spoke with the man, he admitted he had assaulted his son by hitting him on the head with his firearm. Based on his admission and the witness statements, the Officers arrested the man. The case was presented to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and a warrant was issued for one count of Unlawful Use of Weapon - Subsection 4 – Exhibiting. He is currently being held on a $75,000.00 cash only, no 10% bond.
A man reported he had been walking in the crosswalk at the intersection of S. Brentwood Blvd. and Francis Place on Tuesday afternoon when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver said she had not seen him as she turned onto S. Brentwood Blvd. The man suffered abrasions on his arms and legs and complained of shoulder pain. Clayton EMS treated him on scene. He declined further assistance, stating he would seek additional medical treatment if needed.
Officers responded to a local hotel on Wednesday morning after a guest reported that his rental vehicle had been stolen. He had parked the car in the hotel garage on Tuesday evening, but when he returned late Wednesday morning, it was missing. The guest still had the keys and believed the vehicle was locked. Surveillance footage showed someone driving the car out of the garage just before 2 am. The investigation is ongoing.
That afternoon, Officers were called to the southbound lanes of I-170 for a multi-vehicle crash. A woman explained she had been driving in the southbound lanes when traffic ahead of her suddenly came to a stop. She attempted to stop but could not avoid a collision with the vehicle directly in front of her. She stated that her car was then struck from behind by a third vehicle. The driver of the third vehicle had left the scene before the Officers arrived, and had not attempted to exchange any contact or insurance information. Neither of the remaining two drivers reported any injuries, and both refused medical attention. Both vehicles remained operable and were driven from the scene. The investigation into the third vehicle continues.
A woman reported driving westbound on Clayton Rd. at Big Bend Thursday morning when her vehicle was struck by a car turning into the northbound lanes. Her vehicle overturned onto the passenger side. She was transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle stated she had begun to turn from the eastbound lanes onto Big Bend. She explained her electric signal had been green. However, she could not recall whether she had a green arrow. She stated she had not been injured in the crash and refused medical attention. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage and were towed from the scene.
In March, we reported that a vehicle had been stolen from the north end of town. Early Friday morning, Officers learned that the vehicle had been recovered in the City of St. Louis. An Officer with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department had discovered the vehicle abandoned in the 4800 block of Lee Ave. The vehicle had sustained minor exterior damage, and the license plates and keys were missing. The investigation continues.
Later that morning, a resident responded to the CPD to report she was a victim of identity theft. She explained she had received a call from a collections agency in the early spring, and the representative had informed her she had defaulted on a credit card bill totaling nearly $5,000. She explained that she had not applied for the card in question and learned that someone had used her personal identification information to fraudulently authorize a stranger to use it. The card and billing statements had been sent to addresses in Illinois and Ohio. Our resident explained she has no connection to those addresses and has never authorized anyone to use her credit cards. Prior to reporting the fraud, the woman had already closed the account, alerted the credit bureaus, and placed a fraud alert on her personal information. To learn more about protecting yourself against identity theft, visit: https://www.ic3.gov/
Later that afternoon, Officers responded to the Clayton Gardens Neighborhood regarding a vehicle that had left the scene of an accident. The reporting party stated that he had parked his vehicle in a metered space facing northbound on Crandon Dr. Upon returning, he discovered fresh damage and red paint transfer on the driver’s door, sideview mirror, and front quarter panel. No suspects or witnesses were identified. The investigation continues.
A short time later, a property manager reported a man was refusing to leave the lobby of an office building in the 7700 block of Bonhomme. Upon their arrival, Officers learned the man had left the lobby but had remained on the property without permission. When Officers confronted the man, he became argumentative. He insisted he had been in the building for legitimate business purposes but refused to provide an ID or provide proof that he had not been trespassing. The man continued to refuse to comply with the Officers, and when they attempted to place him in handcuffs, he physically resisted by running into the roadway, causing a risk to himself and others. When the man attempted to enter a nearby taxi cab, the Officers safely took him into custody. He was issued summonses for Trespassing, Failure to Comply, Resisting Arrest, and Interference with Traffic. He has an upcoming court date through the Clayton Municipal Court.
That evening, a man reported his vehicle had been damaged while parked at the Center of Clayton. He returned after two hours to find a fresh scratch on the driver's side. No suspects or witnesses have been identified. The investigation continues.
A resident of the Clayshire Neighborhood contacted the CPD on Friday night to report the theft of her license plate registration tab. She was unsure when or where the theft occurred. No suspects or witnesses have been identified.
A traffic stop near S. Hanley and Country Club Court early Sunday morning resulted in the driver’s arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol. She has an upcoming court date through the Clayton Municipal Court.
Finally, Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Big Bend near Forest Ridge on Sunday afternoon. The driver said she was southbound on Big Bend, lost control while merging, overcorrected, and left the road, striking a utility pole. The crash heavily damaged the front end and passenger side of her vehicle and deployed the airbags. She complained of head pain and a bloodied nose and was treated on scene by Clayton EMS, but refused further care. Her passenger reported no injuries.
Anyone with information about these or other investigations is asked to contact the CPD at (314)645-3000. Until next week, stay safe!
