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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

'No New Information' Concerning Randy Feger's Case, Police Say

In response to requests from the community, Patch reached out to local police for an update in the case of the father-of-four who lost his life in a local bar last year.

Since the death of  Randy Feger, the Florissant man who died after sustaining critical injuries during an altercation at a local bar, the community has been holding its breath, waiting to hear whether the suspect has been charged or arrested.  “The Feger case is still under active investigation,” Florissant police officer Andy Haarmann told Patch on Dec. 5. “There are certain things that the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s office wanted before they were going to consider charges.”  Haarmann added that the department has remained in contact with the other party who was involved in the fight. “We do not believe that he is a flight risk at this time,” he said. Updates on Randy Feger’s Case As readers have continued to reach out to …

Time to move on

10:26 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013

I seem to agree with you, Ashley. From what I have read about this whole situation, is that this guys friends assumed he was passed out due to his drinking and first threw water in his face to wake him up. His girlfriend then assumed when they got home that he was passed out drunk, so she left him in the car until he could sober up and come inside. Therefore, it seems pretty obvious that he was …   more ›

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Credit Union Robbed Wednesday, Suspect on the Loose in Florissant/Hazelwood Area, Police Say

Police say the man escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash in a grocery bag. If you have information on the crime, you are urged to contact the Florissant Police Department immediately.

Florissant Police are on the lookout for a man who held up a credit union on Graham Road Wednesday, according to a report from CBS. A single male suspect came into the St. Louis Community Credit Union just after 1:30 p.m., when he infromed a teller he was robbing the place. The suspect implied he had a weapon but did not display it, according to CBS. The suspect left with a black and green recyclable grocery-type bag with a still-undetermined amount of money inside. No one was injured. Have you seen this man? The suspect is a black male in his 20s. He’s about 5’10” with a thin build, this face and thin mustache. He also had short chin hair and a tattoo on the right side of his neck. He was wearing a gray hat with floppy ear covers, gray …

Florissant Police: Randy Feger Case Still Under Active Investigation

Florissant police offered a brief update on the investigation of the death of the Florissant man who died after a bar fight.

After the recent death of Randy Feger, the Florissant man who died after sustaining critical injuries during an altercation at a local bar, the community has been holding its breath, waiting to hear whether the suspect has been charged or arrested. Patch reached out to Florissant police officer Andy Haarmann to find out what’s happening with Feger’s case. “The Feger case is still under active investigation,” Haarmann said. “There are certain things that the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s office wanted before they were going to consider charges.”  Haarmann added that the department has remained in contact with the other party who was involved in the fight. “We do not believe that he is a flight risk at this time,” he said. Read …

traci

5:10 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

What's the hold up? Hasn't his family suffered enough already....do your damn job!!!! Anyone who has caused death upon another is a fight risk.   more ›

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

What Really Happened to Randy Feger?

As rumors swirl around the death of the beloved Florissant resident and father-of-four, many say the media isn’t telling the whole story. We’ve compiled what several sources say is the truth. Do you agree? Join the discussion.

  As the community reels from the news of Randy Feger’s death, many Florissant residents are left wondering what really happened. Several local people agree that that the “media isn’t telling the whole story” when it comes to exactly what happened to Randy Ferger, the Florissant man who passed away Tuesday evening after being beaten at Pirates Cove Bar & Grill last week. “So ruthless and senseless,” posted Cindy Forguson on the Florissant Patch Facebook page. “I really hope the suspect is charged with this ruthless crime. God love his kids and family!” While most don’t seem to want to go “on the record” about what they know, plenty of people are talking about it, and many have very strong beliefs and opinions on what really happened to …

Martin Kelly

10:29 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

This story saddens me. I did not really know Randy well. He seemed like a nice guy. To the family, I wish I could do more for you than offer my sincerest condolences. Justice will be done in this life or the next. Hopefully both. This "Tom" needs to suffer. To Those who are trying to point blame at the girlfriend or anyone other than Tom, What is wrong in your twisted little minds that makes …   more ›

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Woman Scammed: Expects iPads, Gets Wood

Two men from Mississippi approach a woman at the North Lindbergh QuikTrip in Hazelwood offering to sell iPads but instead allegedly scam her out of $800.

Two men from Mississippi approached a woman in the Quick Trip gas station parking lot in Hazelwood and told they would sell her iPads and other electronic equipment. Instead, she got a box with two photo frames made to look like iPads, a computer box with a wooden cutting board inside, and a box filled with bubble wrap and a USB cord. They took her $800. Robert D. Williams, 28, of Jackson, MS, was charged Tuesday with physically taking property; Jarrod Buchanan, 25, also of Jackson, MS, was charged Oct. 11 with the same charge. Florissant Police said after the men approached her at the QT at 7400 North Lindbergh, the woman asked them to follow her to Schnucks grocery store at 13987 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant, where she withdrew …

Monday, September 3, 2012

North County Home Repairman Scammed Homeowners, Police Say

St. Charles Police said the man took money to repair roofs, gutters and screens without intending to do the work.

A North County man was charged with taking money for home repairs in St. Charles without intending to do the work. Jason M. Leavy, 38, of the 1300 block of Brenthaven Lane in Florissant, was charged by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office with three counts of using deceptive business practices. St. Charles Police said Leavy made false promises to replace roofs, gutters and window screens on three homes in St. Charles. Police said he did not intend to do the work. The St. Louis Area Better Business Bureau issued an alert on Leavy in March. In the alert, Michelle Corey, BBB president and CEO, said Leavy’s actions have been “so flagrant and so chronic that his involvement in any type of construction work presents a real danger to the public…

Monday, August 13, 2012

Look Better Naked for a Good Cause: Tonight at 6 p.m.

Trendz Salon in Hazelwood is holding a benefit that will leave you feeling skinnier and help out a seriously injured Florissant Police officer tonight at 6 p.m. You can enjoy the benefits of a "skinny wrap" and help out Officer Mike Vernon for just $25.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Florissant Police Warn of Donation Scam of Injured Officer

Residents should be aware that people are falsely calling to collect donations for Officer Mike Vernon.

Florissant police are warning citizens of a scam regarding donations for wounded Florissant Officer Mike Vernon, who was shot earlier this week.  In a news release, the police said that there are people calling residents claiming to be officers collecting monetary donations on behalf of Officer Vernon. One person has been asking residents to send the money to a Jefferson City address.  Police want to reassure citizens that no phone solicitations are being made, and if they receive a phone call like this, they should call the department. If you are interested in making a donation to Officer Vernon or his family, it can be sent to: Florissant Police Welfare Association in care of Officer Mike Vernon 1700 North Highway 67 Florissant, MO 63033 

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Just a Rumor: No Shooting at Valley of Flowers Festival

Florissant Police Department said it's a false report.

Several readers and residents emailed me this morning to inquire about a shooting or possible murder during Saturday night's Valley of Flowers.  After speaking to the Florissant Police Department, it's just a rumor. According to the department, a call was made to the them last night about a shooting near the festival but after being checked out, it turned out to be a false report.  The 50th annual Valley of Flowers Festival concludes Sunday.

Dianne

11:34 am on Monday, May 28, 2012

How many bullets did they collect.   more ›

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