Crime & Safety

Traffic Stop, Shoplifting Leads to Drug Arrests

A suspected shoplifting arrest and a traffic stop land at two people in jail after Kirkwood police said they found drugs.

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The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. 

April 18:

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At 11:06 p.m., officers stopped a motorist for a traffic violation near the intersection of Big Bend and South Kirkwood roads. The adult driver was arrested after a routine record check revealed outstanding warrants through the Kirkwood Police Department as well as a neighboring police agency. The driver was also found in possession of marijuana at the time of the arrest and was charged with that offense.  

Monday, April 15 - Sunday, April 21:

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Kirkwood Police arrested six adults for shoplifting merchandise from area businesses during the week. The incidents occurred at two separate retail stores located in the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road. One of the adults faces a felony charge of stealing due to having at least two prior theft-related convictions.  Another adult also faces additional felony charges since she had narcotics and drug paraphernalia in her possession at the time of her arrest.   

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Kirkwood Police Department at 314-822-5858.

Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).  

*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.


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