Crime Thread

StlAlex · Post7:04 AM - Feb 03#106262026-02-03T07:04+00:00

The police say there is body cam footage of the shooting, meaning the story in the media is likely what was viewed on the video. At best, if a officer's shot did kill the women, it would have been while they were in a shootout with the male. But right now there is no real reason to believe that. Certainly not to discredit it in favor of what was likely a woman dealing with the trauma of such an event happening who was not speaking with a clear mind.

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Otthouse · Post10:17 PM - Feb 03#106272026-02-03T22:17+00:00

Still sounds freaking wild.

throatybeard · Post11:59 PM - Feb 03#106282026-02-03T23:59+00:00

That was me you just saw talking with Meg Kernan on KSDK.

Rick Prieto · Post5:17 PM - Feb 04#106292026-02-04T17:17+00:00

5 murders so far in February, we are at 11. This month is turning out to be really violent. I really hope the rest of the month and March are more like last month.

moorlander · Post8:52 PM - Feb 04#106302026-02-04T20:52+00:00

Remember, crime, like war, isn’t linear.

pattimagee · Post2:31 PM - Feb 05#106312026-02-05T14:31+00:00

moorlander wrote: ↑
8:52 PM - Feb 04
Remember, crime, like war, isn’t linear.

Its always so frustrating when it happens in bunches, especially after a great stretch...

dbInSouthCity · Post3:22 PM - Feb 07#106322026-02-07T15:22+00:00

First zero carjacking month maybe since cars become a mainstream?

Post5:39 PM - Feb 07#106332026-02-07T17:39+00:00

Violent crime in January was down 16% vs January 2025

2017-2026 change -58%

Ragtimer · Post6:57 PM - Feb 07#106342026-02-07T18:57+00:00

^Great news!

Post7:11 PM - Feb 07#106352026-02-07T19:11+00:00

EZ Vape & Smoke Downtown closed after police discover illegal THC sales - First Alert 4 YouTube

This is huge news for improving Downtown safety perceptions. So many problems can be traced back to this shop’s clientele. It really makes the area around the shop uninviting.

Now this is just speculation, but I believe that the known problem of panhandlers around the Culinaria can be ties back to this shop. I think that the clients of EZ Vape panhandle so that they can then purchase wares from that store. I’m quite certain that some of those people shown outside EZ Vape are the same ones I encountered around the Culinaria. The police have known about this issue, since when I was there they had a bike officer posted outside the front door to the Culinaria, and that helped temporarily, but as soon as the officer went inside (not sure why, maybe he was on break), the panhandlers returned almost instantaneously. It was almost humorous to see how they just seemed to come out of the woodwork as soon as the officer disappeared and return to their questionable means of gaining an income. I really hope that EZ. Ape remains closed, they need to attack this problem at its root. It would be much better for everyone involved (well, except the shop owner, but his business preys off of people’s addictions and he chose to sell THC illegally, so I’m not too sympathetic for him).

BarryGlick · Post8:12 PM - Feb 07#106362026-02-07T20:12+00:00

ok but I believe there is a new one in the 1100 block of Locust

Ragtimer · Post6:30 AM - Feb 08#106372026-02-08T06:30+00:00

^Aw man, really? These things are a nuisance!

An update to the story about EZ Vape was released. Apparently the city did revoke their permit, but the owner is appealing it and he reopened the shop because he’s allowed to do that during the appeal process. I don’t see how his appeal will be able to reinstate the permit, his shop was engaging in illegal activity and that should be the end of it.
https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/02/07/st-louis-vape-shop-closed-after-police-allege-illegal-thc-sales/

SRQ2STL · Post10:47 PM - Feb 11#106382026-02-11T22:47+00:00

How To Take Over A City

^A new perspective piece went up on Youtube, talking about why the state really wanted to take over the St Louis Police Department. Thoughts on this?

leeharveyawesome · Post12:23 PM - Feb 12#106392026-02-12T12:23+00:00

https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/02/12/ ... staurants/

This young woman was executed waiting for her Starbucks probably on her way to work at either Yellowbelly or Sado or as a skating instructor.

The person who executed her had recently committed multiple GUN crimes. He was not hiding at all. He was everywhere all over South Grand. The failure or refusal of the STL PD to get this guy off the streets is a disgrace.

StlAlex · Post4:25 PM - Feb 12#106402026-02-12T16:25+00:00

leeharveyawesome wrote:https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/02/12/ ... staurants/

This young woman was executed waiting for her Starbucks probably on her way to work at either Yellowbelly or Sado or as a skating instructor.

The person who executed her had recently committed multiple GUN crimes. He was not hiding at all. He was everywhere all over South Grand. The failure or refusal of the STL PD to get this guy off the streets is a disgrace.

The failure and refusal of the Missouri State Legislature to take guns seriously is a disgrace.

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JaneJacobsGhost · Post5:21 PM - Feb 12#106412026-02-12T17:21+00:00

What about the MO department of corrections releasing this violent pos early multiple times? Seems like a failure at all levels.

quincunx · Post11:46 PM - Feb 13#106422026-02-13T23:46+00:00

The murder made the NBC Nightly News.

chris fuller · Post5:01 PM - Feb 19#106432026-02-19T17:01+00:00

Record Low Crime Rates Are Real, Not Just Reporting Bias Or Improved Medical Care
https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/record-low-crime-rates-are-real-not?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=89120&post_id=187622533&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=3o9&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

dbInSouthCity · Post6:15 PM - Feb 22#106442026-02-22T18:15+00:00

Despite a blistering homicide start in February (5 in 3 days), there has been 1 since (11 days ago)

keepstlbrick · Post3:39 AM - Feb 23#106452026-02-23T03:39+00:00

Lots of national news on that one though

dbInSouthCity · Post6:29 PM - Feb 25#106462026-02-25T18:29+00:00

2 weeks

addxb2 · Post11:46 PM - Mar 02#106472026-03-02T23:46+00:00

City really needs to start pushing media on the clearance rate. 11 of 14 homicides cleared this year. Everyone should know that the Police find their suspect 80-90% of the time. It should highlight the extensiveness of the surveillance network. Time to communicate that St. Louis isn't friendly to criminals.

dbInSouthCity · Post12:04 AM - Mar 03#106482026-03-03T00:04+00:00

Strange month. 5 in 3 days. 17 day homicide free streak and 2 in final 2 days

DogtownBnR · Post1:55 PM - Mar 05#106492026-03-05T13:55+00:00

Just curious... Do people live (long term stay) at the Red Roof Inn Plus at Hampton & 44? The interviews on the news seemed to make it appear as if people live there.

Bad day yesterday for the area with the murder at Red Roof & near Arsenal & 44.

JaneJacobsGhost · Post2:15 PM - Mar 05#106502026-03-05T14:15+00:00

addxb2 wrote: ↑
11:46 PM - Mar 02
City really needs to start pushing media on the clearance rate. 11 of 14 homicides cleared this year. Everyone should know that the Police find their suspect 80-90% of the time. It should highlight the extensiveness of the surveillance network. Time to communicate that St. Louis isn't friendly to criminals.

STL media serves pearl clutching suburban white bigots. Why would they publish news that’s positive for the city?

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