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Brian Munoz/St. Louis Public RadioFormer St. Louis Detention Facilities Oversight Board Vice Chair Janis Mensah has written an open letter to Mayor Cara Spencer urging her to address jail oversight and to drop Mensah's charges of trespassing and resisting arrest. The petition has garnered nearly 600 signatures so far. -
Lylee Gibbs/St. Louis Public RadioIn addition to approving internal administrative matters, the board authorized a new three-year, $6 million contract for body-worn and in-car cameras. The bidding process for the contract is under scrutiny.
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“I think that’s a drastic step,” presiding Judge Steven R. Ohmer said of the Missouri attorney general office’s preliminary removal efforts. “I don’t think we’re there at this point.” -
The first six months of St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery’s term have found the department in controversy. He's now facing removal efforts by Missouri’s Republican attorney general. -
Police also obtained 60 firearms across the city over the long weekend, which marks a 60% increase from last year and a 160% increase compared with a normal Thursday through Sunday. -
Blair’s Law makes it a crime to fire a gun in a celebratory manner in any municipality in Missouri. -
The daughter of victim Larry Patrick seeks damages of at least $25,000. -
Police also say there will be increased numbers of officers on patrol to respond to illegal fireworks calls during the July Fourth weekend. -
The curfew was in place, among other reasons, to protect property owners from looters. -
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department fired Lafeal Lawshea in 2021 after Missouri suspended his law enforcement license following the filing of criminal charges. -
Board members will get to stay on through the beginning of 2026, when they’ll need Senate confirmation to remain in place. -
English-speaking people who need emergency assistance anywhere in St. Louis County can now reach emergency services by texting 911.
