Maryland Heights Man Threatened to Burn Down Church, Shoot Pastor, Police Say

The man, who told St. Charles Police he practices witchcraft and hears demons, phoned in the threat Sunday.

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Man Charged With Child Abuse While Punishing 8-Year-Old

Police said Omar Cornute repeatedly struck the boy in the face, eye, neck, back, shoulder and legs on Wednesday.

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Shotgun Was Loaded When Seized by Police Near Parkway Schools

Police shared new details Tuesday about the search for a suicidal suspect with a loaded shotgun near Parkway schools Monday evening.

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How Monday's School 'Lockout' Unfolded; Did Parkway's Procedures Work?

As a swat team searched the nearby area, four Parkway schools went into "lockout" mode. Here's how it unfolded as nearly 100 students and staff were locked inside Parkway South High School.

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Man Stole Cash Box from Bridgeton Gas Station, Police Say

Bridgeton Police said the man broke into the Phillips 66 gas station at 3 a.m. Aug. 26.

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NRA Issues Statement On Newtown School Shooting

The organization, which held its annual convention in St. Louis this year, plans a "major" news conference Friday in Washington, D.C.

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