St. Louis Community College Apologizes for Handling of Attack on Meramec Campus

Reports said the St. Louis Community College-Meramec chancellor apologized for the school's communication involving a student attack last week.

St. Louis Community College-Meramec Chancellor Myrtle Dorsey is apologizing for the school's communication regarding a student attack last week, according to a report from FOX2. The report said administration at the Kirkwood campus admitted they should have alerted students better about the situation in a press conference Friday. FOX2 also reports that the victim's family was upset that other students were not notified of the attack until several days later. READ PATCH'S PREVIOUS COVERAGE OF THE ALLEGED ATTACK. As Patch previously reported, 19-year-old Blythe Grupe, a freshman at STLCC-Meramec, said she was attacked in a women's restroom on campus April 18. Jevon Mallory, 18, has been charged with assault on campus for the attack. "He was …

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carol

3:58 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013

I have to ask why it is clear that "this Chancellor is somekind of political appointee", and what is has to do with you statement that she is "just like every other person that works in St Louis and St Louis Cty." Upon what basis do you decide that? Seems you have to know every person who works in St Louis and St Louis City to make that statement. I just want to indicate to you that your points …   more ›

Student at Nipher Middle Taken Into Custody for Gun Threats

Kirkwood Police Department said the student made threats toward others and the school in general.

Student at Nipher Middle Taken Into Custody for Gun Threats

Kirkwood Police Department said the student made threats toward others and the school in general.

The Kirkwood Police Department shared in a release Wednesday evening that a student at Nipher Middle School in the Kirkwood School District had been taken into custody after the juvenile made threats of gun violence to two other students and school-wide. Police said the threats were verbal and reported by two students who alarmed officials. The school's resource officer did not discover any evidence of acting on the threats, and the student's family said the student would not have access to any type of gun. Kirkwood Police added in their statement that the student had been removed from the campus and taken to the St. Louis Family Courts juvenile detention facility. Family Courts will be handling the case.

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Kirkwood Police Advise Residents on Schnucks Security Breach

After receiving at least 65 reports of identity theft related to the Schnucks security breach, Kirkwood police are telling residents this is what they need to do if they find charges on their debit or credit cards.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. As previously reported by Patch, Kirkwood police have received numerous reports from residents who have felt the fallout from the Schnucks security breach by finding fraudulent charges on their debit and credit cards.  The reports continue to come in to police, even now, so Kirkwood police issued the following statement to residents on how to handle the situation if they find they've fallen victim to the fraud. If you have recently been affected by the Schnucks credit card security breach you can contact the Kirkwood Police Department to file an identity theft report. We term it this since someone is …

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Kirkwood Police Investigating Recent Thefts, Including Stolen Car

The Kirkwood Police Department is investigating after thieves target cars in recent crime reports.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  April 8: At 8:00 p.m., police took a report of property damage to a vehicle in the 300 block of W. Rosehill Avenue. Police said the resident advised they found several screws in the tires of their vehicle causing damage. April 11: At 10:02 a.m., police responded to the 1000 block of Cedargate Drive for a report of a stolen vehicle. The resident told police he parked his 2001 white Ford Crown Victoria the night before around 10 p.m. and it was gone in the morning. April 13: At 9:00 p.m., police responded to the parking lot of a business in the 10200 block of …

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Kirkwood Police See More Fallout From Schnucks Debit, Credit Card Fraud

Kirkwood police received another 19 reports from residents who experienced identity theft , likely as a result of the Schnucks security breach. This is in addition to the 30 incidents previously reported by Patch.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  April 8 - April 14: Kirkwood police said they took took an additional nineteen reports of identity-theft during this time frame that were related to the Schnucks grocery chain credit and debit card security breach. All of the incidents involved the victims' credit card accounts being used in other states for purchases of various amounts, police stated. (Read Previous Story: More Kirkwood Residents Fall Victim to Schnucks Debit, Credit Card Fraud) Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Kirkwood Police Department at 314-822-5858. Anonymous …

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Kirkwood Residents Fall Victim to Tax Fraud

The Kirkwood police department was contacted by residents who say they got an unpleasant surprise when they filed their tax returns this month.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  April 11: At 6:06 p.m., identity theft was reported by a resident in the 800 block of Brookcreek Lane. The resident said someone filed an income tax return under the resident’s social security number. April 10: At 4:31 p.m., police took a report of identity theft from a victim who resides in the 700 block of Lockett Lane. The resident said when she attempted to file this year's tax return at a local tax office, it was determined her social security number was already used to file a return. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Kirkwood …

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$30K in Jewelry Reportedly Stolen From Kirkwood Home

Police are investigating a report of approximately $30,000 in stolen jewelry, plus electronics are stolen after a window is forced open on another home.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  April 1: At 8:45 a.m., police were called for a burglary in the 100 block of West RosehillAvenue. The resident said a bowl containing approximately $150 in change was stolen while he was out of town over the previous weekend. April 5: At 2:20 p.m., police were called to the 11000 block of Big Bend Road for a report of stolen jewelry. Approximately $30,000 worth of jewelry was missing from the residence. Police said it was a delayed theft report and the jewelry was actually stolen sometime between January and March. April 7: At 10:13 p.m., police were called for…

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