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Roadside cameras are solving cross-state crimes, finding missing people

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – License plate reader cameras are tied to many recent remarkable breakthroughs in cases.The March 3 Schnucks parking lot shooting in St. Charles County is one of many examples of how the cameras led police to suspects across state lines. In that case, investigators only had part of a license plate, but that was enough.“It’s all about networking and solving crimes, throughout the area,” Officer Shawn Birdsong, St. Charles County Police Department, said.Birdsong said that a license plate reader camera, “…makes the solvability of the crime that much greater.” Revisting Mike Shildt’s comments on his Cardinals departure From violent crimes to abductions, and even keeping sex offenders from where they should not be, Birdsong said, “We get alerts when prohibitive people are coming in our parks, so like I said we are very invested in our community and keeping it safe.”Court records indicate a January 2023 stolen car ring in north St. Louis County was broken up when ...

Festus police chief: No cover-up of deadly crash involving former Jeff Co. deputy

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:00 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - Festus Police Chief Doug Wendel said there was no cover-up in his department’s investigation of a deadly crash involving Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Colby McCreary, 29. McCreary’s wife, Savannah, 28, was killed.Now, more than a month later, investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol allege McCreary was speeding and drunk at the time of the crash. He’s been fired from the sheriff’s department. McCreary’s father, Jeff, is the police chief in DeSoto, located in Jefferson County.Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak issued a statement that on April 30, Lt. Colonel Tim Whitney of the sheriff’s department “called Festus Police Chief Doug Wendel to ask about the incident and, if necessary, offer investigative support. Colonel Whitney was told Festus police officers had wrapped up the investigation, and the driver showed no signs of impairment.” Revisting Mike Shildt’s comments on his Cardinals departure “(Their) officer says there was no signs of i...

Major soccer player Lionel Messi joins MLS, fans are excited

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - There are several global icons that we all know by just one name: Adele, Beyoncé, Cher, Madonna, and Prince. Perhaps the most iconic one is Messi.  You will get a chance to see the global megastar next season in CITYPARK.  "When you say Messi, people know who he is,” said Kiera Coleman. There are only a few words that come to mind when describing Argentina’s number 10. Bryan Pantukhoff, a manager at The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern, described Messi as a "superstar."    Coleman called him, a "legend.” Revisting Mike Shildt’s comments on his Cardinals departure "He is the world’s most famous and best soccer player,” said Catherine Neville with Explore St. Louis.  On Wednesday, news broke that Lionel Messi would be signing the most lucrative Major League Soccer (MLS) deal of all time for Inter Miami. Messi's deal includes an option for part ownership of the club and a cut of the revenue from new subscribers to Apple TV...

'It’s like I lost a family member' - Community members upset after historic Soulard church destroyed in fire

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A landmark in Soulard, the historic Church of God, is now a total loss after a fire Tuesday night gutted the building.The damage cuts deep for residents and the artist community currently using it as a workspace."I was married here; majority of my siblings were married here,” said Ledeana Stahl, a former churchgoer. “It's the memories; this morning I felt like I lost a family member."After centuries, the landscape of Soulard is forever changed. Just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, a fire ripped through the Church of God, destroying everything in its path."It's devastating, it's heartbreaking, pulling up today was the hardest thing,” said Andi Morabac, operations manager for Lucas Schoolhouse. “The skyline of the Soulard neighborhood has changed, but hopefully not for good." Revisting Mike Shildt’s comments on his Cardinals departure Over the last three years, the church has been used as an event and art space under the Lucas Schoolhouse. The church is where some works in pr...

Rockies lose 10th straight to Giants, waste great start by Connor Seabold

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:00 GMT

Connor Seabold answered the Rockies’ desperate prayers. The right-hander took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and pitched into the seventh.He was brilliant.And it still wasn’t enough to beat the Giants, who are leaving their footprints all over Coors Field.The Giants roared back to score five unanswered runs and steal a 5-4 victory Wednesday night in front of an announced crowd of 24,149. It was San Francisco’s 10th consecutive win in LoDo, where they won for the 15th time in the last 18 games.The Rockies — their rotation a shambles, their bullpen taxed to the max — needed quality innings from Seabold. Especially after Colorado threw 240 pitches in an ugly 10-4 loss to San Francisco Tuesday night. Seabold delivered six-plus innings, giving up two runs on two hits with four strikeouts. He had the Giants fishing for his changeup from the beginning of the game.But the Rockies’ victory began evaporating in the seventh. Ominously, Seabold issued a leadoff ...

Nuggets-Heat Game 3 superlatives: Where was Miami in the paint, and where was Lionel Messi?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:00 GMT

HeroDenver’s two-man gameNot one or the other, but a unified machine. The Nuggets needed a spark after the lifeless ending to Game 2. While starters Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope shot a combined 3 for 12 in the first half, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray worked their magic. Pick-and-rolls, pick-and-pops, dribble handoffs, fake handoffs. Their two-man game, as good as any in the league, supplied in the halfcourt while the Nuggets struggled to get early stops and subsequently couldn’t get in transition. Jokic and Murray combined for 16 of Denver’s first 18 points (eight each) and 16 of the team’s first 23 shots.ZeroMiami in the paintThe Heat didn’t do much of anything right inside their own mustard-yellow lane. The Nuggets out-rebounded Miami by 25, outscored Miami in the paint by 26 and doubled up Miami in second-chance points. Twice early in the second half, Murray won a battle on the offensive glass and turned it into Denv...

Nuggets seize Game 3 behind triple-doubles from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:00 GMT

MIAMI – The only thing coursing through the white-hot crowd was an artificial bass.The Nuggets stormed into South Beach and stomped the life out of the crowd on Wednesday night.With surgical passing and physical, hard-nosed play, the Nuggets seized control of the NBA Finals with a dominant 109-94 win in Game 3. Behind dueling triple-doubles from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Denver’s two franchise pillars, the Nuggets wrested homecourt advantage back from Miami after ceding it in Game 2.Up 2-1 in the series, they can get greedy come Friday’s Game 4. Even though Duncan Robinson connected on a couple late 3-pointers, most Heat fans who’d left with more than three minutes remaining weren’t there to see them.After the Heat believed they’d found something defensively for Jokic, the two-time MVP systematically destroyed their defense for a 32-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double. It was ruthless and relentless, and the type of performance that can help carve a legacy. Jokic annihil...

Nuggets 3-pointers: Michael Porter Jr. brings shooting funk with him to South Beach, but Denver still takes Game 3

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:00 GMT

Initial observations from Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.1.Christian Braun? More like Christian LeBraun. Who’s got the mojo to break the Heat’s fourth-quarter magic? A rookie from Kansas, of course. Christian Braun introduced himself to the NBA at large in the Nuggets’ Game 3 victory in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night — and did so with swagger on the game’s biggest stage. The Kansas 3-and-D swingman drained seven of his first eight shots at the Kaseya Center, going right at Miami superstar Jimmy Butler, accounting for 15 points and three boards in his initial 18 minutes. He proved to be that vital, and unexpected, third scoring piece on the road for the Nuggets in support of monster games from Nikola Jokic (32 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists) and Jamal Murray (34 points, 10 assists). And it was a piece that proved critical, too, as …2. MPJ vanishing act in Denver came with him to Miami. As the Nuggets worked to extend their...

Mountain View police veteran selected as next top cop

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:00 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW – A nearly 25-year veteran of the Mountain View Police Department is taking over as the city’s next top cop, the city announced Wednesday.Mike Canfield will start on June 26, the city said in a statement. He replaces Chris Hsiung, who retired in December.“Mike’s passion for public service and decades of experience as a leader within the Mountain View Police Department will be invaluable for enhancing the strong relationships and trust we have built with the community,” City Manager Kimbra McCarthy said.Canfield joined MVPD in January 1999 and worked in patrol, investigations and support services. He was promoted to lieutenant in March 2014 and captain in December 2020.Over the years, Canfield racked up accolades including the Distinguished Service Medal and the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hero Award, according to the city.“As your police chief, I am committed to leading the department with purpose and transparency, and building upon the strong relationships with our ...

No-hit through 5, SF Giants come back to beat Rockies for 10th straight meeting

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:00 GMT

DENVER — Gleaming at his new-look, full-strength lineup before Wednesday’s game, Gabe Kapler said the most exciting part wasn’t the addition of Joc Pederson, nor Thairo Estrada, nor Michael Conforto, though all three surely serve an important presence in the middle of the order.The Giants manager began listing off the names he had available on his bench.“I think we always think about how deep the lineup gets when we have a fully healthy position player roster,” Kapler said. “But it really is emphasized when you look at the bench. You have J.D. Davis, Austin Slater, Wilmer Flores on the bench today. The Rockies have two left-handed pitchers, (Brent) Suter and (Brad) Hand, that can come out of their ‘pen. It kind of makes you think twice. You’re going to run into some really good right-handed bats.”In succession, that is precisely who the Rockies ran into in the seventh inning Wednesday night. When Colorado turned to Suter, Kapler counte...