Ex-St.Louis Police Chief Sad, Mad After Mom Charged With Embezzlement

Carol Dotson​ is accused of writing checks to herself totaling $20,000, embezzling $2 million and creating bogus financial reports.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Olivette Burglary Leads to Police Pursuit

Thieves hit a business next door to the Olivette Police Department in this latest smash-and-grab burglary.

St. Louis County Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints

Specially trained officers will check motorists at various locations throughout September.

Olivette Man Received Marijuana Package Flagged by Police, Officers Say

Girma Abozen was charged with intent to distribute a controlled substance after he ultimately received the package, police said.

Police Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers Over Labor Day Weekend

Arrange that designated driver--police in St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties will be conducting DUI checkpoints through Sept. 2.

Weird Crime: No Mongo, a Reason for Cialis and Family Time

Misadventures in crime including a man hitting a police horse, an illegally obtained male enhancement drug and a father-son theft outing.

NEWS NEARBY: Robbery at Gunpoint in Washington University Parking Lot

Corpse Found in Park Deemed Suicide, Police Say

Olivette police say a body found in Olivette's Villa Park was a suicide.

Expect DWI Checkpoints in August, Police Warn

The Missouri State Highway Patrol and St. Louis County Police are warning drivers of sobriety checkpoints planned in August.

Arrest After Child Left in Hot Car

Plus, Olivette police are investigating recent property damage reports.

Employee Assaulted at Work, Police Say

Olivette police are investigating an assault charge, plus made recent drug arrests.

Arrest After Gun Flourished in Olivette

Plus, Olivette police are investigating another incident where a gun was stolen from a car.

Jewelry, Electronics Stolen During Home Burglaries

Olivette police say in both instances someone forced entry into the homes.

Recent Top 7 Stories: Man Sentenced After Sodomy Charges, FBI Hunts for the 'I-55 Bandit'

Top stories from the 24 St. Louis Patch sites include articles about a man dying after a police arrest goes awry and the FBI's hunt for a serial robber named the "I-55 Bandit."

NEWS NEARBY: Former KFNS Radio Personality Guilty of Peace Disturbance

St. Louis area radio personality Kevin Slaten pleaded guilty to peace disturbance, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Do You Live Near a Former Meth Lab?

Use our interactive map to see if law enforcement officials found evidence of any meth labs or dump sites near your address in Olivette.

NEWS NEARBY: Police Warn of Cul-de-Sac Burglaries

Police are warning residents in neighboring communities of home burglaries where they believe men are pulling into cul de sacs and targeting homes in the back of courts.

Olivette Camp Counselor OK After Lightning Strike Injures Three

A West County 9-year-old attending a Reform Jewish summer camp north of Indianapolis and was one of three campers injured by the strike.

Olivette Robbery, Assault Has Police Searching For Suspects

Plus, Olivette police say an employee is accused of stealing thousands in property from an area employer.

Gun, Car Stolen in Olivette

Olivette police are searching for suspects in connection to a number of thefts involving homes and cars.

More Than $7,500 Stolen From Olivette Man

Plus, police are searching for the driver in connection to a neighborhood hit and run.

Officer Recognized For Work On Fatal Ladue Road Accident

Officer Thomas Exline was part of the team which investigated a fatal accident involving an Olivette man and two others who were killed.

NEWS NEARBY: Police Warn of 'Water Company Employee' Ruse

Frontenac police are warning residents not to fall victim to a robbery scheme playing out in the area after a resident was robbed of valuables by someone claiming to be a water company employee.

Attempted Burglary, Theft Investigated by Olivette Police

Plus, another resident called police fearing an attempted break-in.

Police Search For Property Damage Suspects

Olivette police said that in once incident, a soda can was thrown from a moving vehicle.

Student Arrested For Assault on a Teacher

Plus, Olivette police make a drug arrest during a separate incident.

St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch is Blogging, You Can Too!

Wondering what St. Louis County's law enforcement leader has on his mind? Check it out.

St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch is Blogging, You Can Too!

Wondering what St. Louis County's law enforcement leader has on his mind? Check it out.

Top Police-Related News Stories in Olivette from May

Here at the law enforcement-related articles that topped the site this month.

Police Warn Residents to be Diligent After West County Rapes

St. Louis County Police are reminding residents to be on alert as authorities continues to investigate two rapes. One occurred each summer for the last two years.

Fox2: Lightning Strike Hits Gas Line, Causes Fire In Olivette

The strike burned areas in front of a home and forced the evacuation of eight homes.

Law Enforcement Buckling Down on Those Not Buckling Up

That's the message from the Missouri Department of Transportation which is alerting drivers and passengers that enhanced enforcement of "Click It or Ticket" kicks off Monday, May 20.

St. Louis County Police Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints This Month

The St. Louis County Police Highway Safety Unit and officers from the Division of Patrol will be conducting the checkpoints.

Two Car Break-Ins at Same Address in Latest Olivette Crime Report

The police blotter also reminds us to watch out for license plate thieves.

Olivette Police Investigate Fraud, Thefts

Olivette police are investigating after a worker leaves with a resident's credit card to buy supplies, but never returns.

Property Damage Tops Recent Olivette Police Calls

Olivette police report recents incidents of property damage, assault and a driver who left the scene of an accident.

Olivette Resident Almost Scammed Out of $9,000

Plus another resident gave a scammer $700 in pre-paid Green Dot cards over the phone.

Top Police-Related News Stories in Olivette from April

Here at the law enforcement-related articles that topped the site this month.