CRIME & SAFETY
‘Buckle up for the Brendons’: area police push seatbelt safety as officer’s son recovers from crash
BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - As an area teen continues to heal following a traumatic crash that left him with brain and brainstem injuries, his father and a local police department are supporting recovery efforts while also emphasizing seatbelt safety. Brendon Corbett Jr., 18, was flown to St....
Webster Groves names new police chief after a months-long, nationwide search
WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. — The Webster Groves Police Department is undergoing a change of leadership. This week, city officials confirmed a new police chief was chosen: Vince Acevez. The search for a new chief started six months ago in December 2023. That's when former Chief Dale Curtis announced his...
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