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Monday, January 7, 2013

Elderly Woman Robbed at Gunpoint and Carjacked, Assailant Captured in North County

The suspect took the 63-year-old woman's purse ar River City Casino and then fled in her car. Police later spotted the vehicle, chased it into North County and arrested four juveniles.

A 63-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint Friday night at a parking garage at River City Casino at 777 River City Casino Dr. The woman told St. Louis County police that the suspect displayed a gun and took her purse and 2012 Hyundai Sonata. She and her 61-year-old friend were not injured.  Information on the vehicle was broadcast to surrounding police departments. Police later spotted the vehicle, chased it into unincorporated North County and arrested four juveniles, who were taken to the St. Louis County Juvenile Justice Center. The stolen items were recovered, but gun was not found at the scene. Police are continuing to investigate. (Get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.)   For more crime …

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Hazelwood Resident Turns 95

Says his key to longevity is living and loving life.

One Hazelwood resident has something to be proud of that many can never attain. Norvell Case, Sr. recently celebrated his 95th birthday. Surrounded by friends and family, Case accepted a City of Hazelwood proclamation observing his birth date. His key to longevity? If you review Case's résumé you can see that the key is a strong family foundation and living life to the fullest. "You don't live to 95 with just good health," said Mayor Matthew Robinson at the July 20 Hazelwood City Council meeting. "You sir have a strong family behind you and (we) thank you for all you've done." Case moved to the area in 1935, where he lived in the city of Kinloch. He served on the Board of Alderman for the city from 1961 to 1984. He's was married for 69 …

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