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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Former Lambert Airport Worker Pleads Guilty to Terrorist Threat of a Mass Shooting

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport officials said William Cox threatened to shoot co-workers at Jet Stream ground services, a subcontractor for Delta Airlines.

A ground services worker at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport pleaded guilty Friday to making a terrorist threat against co-workers. William Cox, 41, of the 1500 block of Wallis Avenue in Overland, threatened "a mass shooting" of co-workers at JetStream Ground Services during his lunch break March 27 at the airport. Cox worked for JetStream ground services, a Delta Airlines subcontractor. Several other Jet Stream employees heard Cox make the threat in a break room, according to a court document. Lambert-St. Louis Airport spokesman Jeff Lee said the threat was reported to the St. Louis Airport Police Department, who “responded appropriately.” Cox also pleaded guilty to one count of identity theft March 19, 2011 in St. Ann in an …

Monday, March 4, 2013

Men Rob and Shoot Man Near Florissant Valley Campus, Police Say

Two men have been charged for robbery, assault and armed criminal action of a man near the St. Louis Community College campus in late February.

Ferguson police have arrested two men in connection with a victim found shot near St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley last week. Police arrested Jeffrey Burnett, 20, of Florissant, and John Dailey, 20 of Black Jack, who robbed and shot a man near the Florissant Valley college campus, Ferguson Capt. Dan DeCarli said. Police have not yet released the identity of the victim. Be on top of NoCo news. Like Patch on Facebook. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or signup for the Patch newsletter here. Ferguson Police said that Dailey was driving with two others to Hudson Park in Ferguson to buy marijuana. Police said that during the transaction, one of the three men pulled out a gun and shot the marijuana dealer as he tried to …

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Man Indicted for Shooting in Hazelwood Last July

Hazelwood Police said Phillip Monroe also fired four shotgun blasts into a Hazelood home in September.

A man was indicted by a St. Louis County grand jury on several charges related to a July 16 shooting in Hazelwood. Phillip Monroe, 18, of the 6800 block of Waterleigh Avenue in Berkeley, was indicted Jan. 30 on first-degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and tampering with evidence charges. Hazelwood Police said that Monroe, acting with Howard W. Rogers III, shot a .40 cal pistol at another man in the 200 block of Manning Avenue in Hazelwood at 10:23 p.m. July 16. According to court documents, police believe Rogers did the shooting in the July 16 incident. The bullet grazed the man’s leg. Police said Monroe or Rogers fired more shots into the man’s residence. Police said Monroe then hid the firearm from police …

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Candace Jarrett

1:25 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Yeah me too Ashley. He has a lot going on.   more ›

Monday, December 17, 2012

HSD On Newtown School Shooting: "Loss of Life that Took Place is Truly a Tragedy"

Superintendent Grayling Tobias says the district has plans in place for each buildings to deal with emergency situations, including those similar to what occurred Friday.

In the wake of the unimaginable tragedy at Sandy Hook School Friday, Hazelwood School District Superintendent Grayling Tobias, expresses his grief regarding the horrible events which took place, but also wants to ensure parents know about district measures to prevent and also deal with the situation should it occur here in the City of Hazelwood. Here is Tobias' message: Dear HSD Parents and Guardians:   We are all extremely saddened by the events that took place in a Connecticut school this morning. The loss of life that took place is truly a tragedy. Our thoughts are with those who have been personally impacted by this horrific incident.   During times like this, it is only natural to think of our own children. As educators, we think of …

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Three Teenagers Arrested for Shooting Into Hazelwood Home

The Hazelwood Police department located and arrested the teens late Tuesday night after the shooting.

Hazelwood police officers were dispatched to a home in the 200 block of Flora Tuesday night to investigate a report of shots fired. When they arrived, officers found that the suspects had fired several shots at the residence. Police contacted the people inside and determined that no one was injured. The suspects in the shooting were located and arrested a short time later, police said. Warrants were issued on Tuesday through the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s office for Phillip Monroe, 18, Reginald Alexander, 18 and Aaron Thurman, 17, all of Berkeley. The suspects are charged with unlawful use of a weapon (shooting into a house) and armed criminal action. Stay tuned to Hazelwood Patch for more on this and other local crime cases. …

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Candace Jarrett

10:29 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013

Well Dan, again, no need to copy and paste it on a bunch of articles. Also, please remember that when you signed up on this site you agreed to follow our terms of service which state: you will refrain from posting anything that is threatening, harassing or that promotes racism, bigotry, hatred or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual. You can find it here: http://hazelwood.…   more ›

Hazelwood Police Looking for Two Men Who Invaded Home, Shot Resident Tuesday Night

If you have information about the crime, contact the Hazelwood Police Department.

Hazelwood police are on the lookout for two suspects who they say shot a man late Tuesday night during a home invasion, according to a report from CBS. The suspects reportedly burst into the victim’s apartment, located in the 7700 block of Chalmette, around 9:30 p.m. When shots were fired, the 30-year-old man was struck in the leg. He’s expected to recover, CBS said. The suspects then fled the scene on foot. Police didn’t say whether anything was taken from the apartment. A shot was also fired in a home in the 200 block of Flora, but no injuries were reported. Subscribe to Hazelwood Patch's free newsletter to receive the day's headlines in your inbox each morning--plus breaking news alerts. If you have information about this crime, contact…

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Angela Atkinson

1:22 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012

Thanks, Gabrielle. I am also really glad that your neighbor wasn't killed (and that everyone was safe in our situation as well.) Thanks too for sharing your thoughts. It really helps to hear from someone who lives in the building!   more ›

Friday, July 20, 2012

Hazelwood Teen Shoots Man, Fires Several Shots into Local Home

The bullet grazed the victim's leg and he escaped serious injury, police said.

A Hazelwod teenager was charged with shooting a man and firing several shots into a local home at about 10:23 p.m. on Monday in the 200 block of Manning Avenue. Howard W. Rogers III, 18, of the 100 block of Williams Boulevard in Hazelwood, was charged Wednesday with first degree-assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. Hazelwood Police said Rogers shot a .40 caliber pistol at a man, grazing his left leg. The man fled into a house and Rogers fired several more shots into the residence, police said in a report. Rogers is being held in St. Louis County Jail in lieu of a $100,000 bond. For more crime information on Hazelwood Patch, see the following articles:

Ashley Nevilles

1:55 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Also, Tara, your comments are really horrible. White people commit plenty of crimes also. Take a look a mugs in the news. There are a bunch of non-black faces. A criminal is bad be they black, white, red or purple.   more ›

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Man Charged with Shooting at Robbery Victim

Bridgeton Police said the suspect forced his way into a woman's apartment and robbed her at gunpoint moments earlier.

A man shot at his victim moments after breaking into her apartment and stealing items at gunpoint, according to a Bridgeton Police report. Neikos Walker, 22, of St. Louis, was charged Friday with first-degree assault, first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary and three counts of armed criminal action. Police said that Walker forced his way into the victim’s apartment in the 3300 block of Claxtonhall in Bridgeton, armed with a handgun. At gunpoint, he took cash, a PlayStation and a cell phone, and then fled to a waiting car, according to the report. The victim ran outside and around the apartment building. When the defendant saw her, he fired at least one shot at her, police said in the report. Bond was set at $100,000. Walker currently …

Ashley Nevilles

11:02 am on Thursday, June 7, 2012

Once again, as I say on each of these. Get a life and get a job.   more ›

Friday, April 6, 2012

Man is Charged With 2011 Robbery and Shooting in Hazelwood

The suspect also is being charged with murder in a robbery and shooting in Ferguson.

A man has been charged in a Jan. 2011 shooting in Hazelwood. Quinton J. Jackson, 20, of St. Louis city, is charged with first degree robbery, two counts of armed criminal action, first degree assault. Jackson and another person were in a 1998 Buick Century with Isaiah and Deandre Watson in the 8500 block of Tally Ho Drive when Jackson robbed Isaiah at gunpoint at about 12:05 p.m., according to the Hazelwood Police report. The report does not name the person who accompanied Jackson. Jackson then got out of the car and shot Deandre Watson, the report reads. The victims drove off. Jackson also fired shots at the victims’ car from 8440 Pershall Road, about a block away from the robbery. One shot hit the car. Jackson also is being charged with …

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