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Missouri Men Charged with Enslaving and Abusing Indian College Student
• A 20-year-old Indian college student was kept as a slave and subjected to abuse in Defiance, Missouri. • The main suspect, Venkatesh R. Sattaru, is facing six felonies, including trafficking for the purposes of slavery and abuse through forced labor.
Store clerk says torture victim came inside Defiance gas station before police found him
DEFIANCE, Mo. — The torture and assault of a 20-year-old man inside a home in Defiance has stunned people who live and work in the tiny St. Charles County community. "It always seemed like the house was abandoned. You know, like it's never anybody there, you can tell," said neighbor Quentin Preis.
Police officers honored for staying with 6-year-old girl found alone with meth in her system
SHREWSBURY, Mo. — Three Shrewsbury police officers received commendations from the city's police chief for staying with a 6-year-old girl who was found by herself with no shirt or shoes in late February. Sgt. Tomey Foltz, Cpl. Brian Koenig and Officer Brian Tran received the Chief's Commendation Award on...
Footpath to Howell Island being removed in St. Louis County
The Missouri Department of Conservation is removing the causeway to Howell Island Conservation Area on the Missouri River in St. Louis County. A Corps of Engineers' water control structure currently supports the causeway, which connects the island to a parking lot on North Eatherton Road and spans the Centaur Chute.
Nov. 25 fire burns garage of unincorporated Fenton home
No one was injured and there was only minor damage after an electrical fire started in the garage of a house in the Fenton area, High Ridge Fire Chief John Barton said. Firefighters were dispatched at 9:46 a.m. Nov. 25 to a home on Della Drive in the Murphy area.
Car damaged outside of Arnold home
Arnold Police are investigating an apparent attempt to steal a 2021 Hyundai Elantra outside of a home on Crosswinds Drive. The car’s ignition was damaged and wires were cut, police said. The victim told police he parked the car outside the home on Nov. 12. He said he discovered...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Kittens Up for Adoption in high ridge, MO
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around high ridge.
Imperial home damaged by fire
A fire damaged a home in the 5300 block of Fischer Way in Imperial. The blaze started in an indoor jacuzzi room at the back of the house, the Antonia Fire Protection District reported. Antonia Fire was called at 2:22 p.m. Nov. 24. While responding, firefighters were told a resident...
Shocking Human Trafficking Case Unfolds in Defiance Community
Discover the shocking human trafficking case that has gripped the small community of Defiance. Three men are accused of holding a 20-year-old captive in a basement for months. Hear from the local residents who interacted with the victim and the chilling details they reveal.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect wanted for burglary in Fenton
(Hillsboro, Fenton) The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a suspect wanted in a burglary case in Fenton. Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Grant Bissell says the suspect broke into the Winter Park Market located on Old Highway 141 on November 13th. Bissell says investigators were able to...
Worker injured in crane accident at Six Flags
EUREKA, Mo. (KMOV) - A worker was injured in a crane accident at Six Flags on Monday. Authorities confirmed to First Alert 4 that the worker suffered broken bones when a piece of the crane fell and hit them. No other information has been released.
44 West Luxury Living opens in Missouri
44 West Luxury Living, an upscale multifamily development has opened in Valley Park, Missouri. The amenity-rich community features five residential buildings with one- and two-bedroom units and a clubhouse designed to meet residents’ work-from-home and recreational demands. Located on Meramec Station Road off Highway 44, developer Mia Rose Holdings...