Police: Man Put Loaded Gun in Front of Teen, Suggested Suicide

The Maryland Heights man was charged with endangering a child and child molestation.

A Maryland Heights man faces criminal charges after police said he put a loaded gun in front of a teenager who had suicidal tendencies and suggested she kill herself. The man also gave the 16-year-old girl alcohol, made her dance with him and rubbed up against her, Maryland Heights Police said. John Franklin Bliss, 46, of the 3100 block of Donnycave Lane in Maryland Heights, was charged Wednesday with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree child molestation. Maryland Heights Police said the girl went to Bliss’ house Sept. 14 and they had a conversation about suicide. Police said Bliss knew the girl had suicidal tendencies in the past. After the conversation, Bliss gave her alcohol and put a loaded gun in front of…

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Maryland Heights Crime Blotter

Short Changed: Thief Uses Dime Rolls Filled With Pennies for a Con

Check out what the Maryland Heights Police investigated this past weekend.

The Maryland Heights Police Department made DWI arrests, investigated assaults and looked into thefts the weekend of March 2. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5

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Maryland Heights Up All Night

Maryland Yards Keeps the Glasses Full Into the New Day

Local bar Maryland Yards stays open until 1:30 a.m. six days a week.

Maryland Heights residents of all ages head down to Maryland Yards for drinks and food. Pam Prince, a manager, bartender and server who has been with the establishment for 17 years, said locals from all walks of life come to the neighborhood bar. The bar is open until 1:30 a.m. every day except Sunday, she said. The late night can have some interesting scenes, from kareoke to "girls getting crazy on the dance floor and having a good time." Vodka is the most popular drink at night, she said, more popular than Whisky or Scotch.

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Maryland Heights Crime Blotter

Son Allegedly Steals Family Property to Fuel Drug Habit

Theft, DWIs and minors in possession of alcohol top this weekend's crime in Maryland Heights.

Maryland Heights police officers had their hands full this weekend with thefts—among them stealing within a family to support a drug habit. Patch recently covered a town hall meeting where St. Louis County Police and drug counseling professionals discussed a rise in heroin use among teens. Maryland Heights Police Chief Tom O'Connor spoke briefly at the presentation. He said the Maryland Heights Police Department had a significant number of calls for emergency responders due to drugs. Police responded also to DWIs and property damage this weekend. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. June 24 June 25 June 26 June 27

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RICK

6:19 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011

sounds like the casino is drawing in problems, but unfortunately the city has become dependent on the revenue, from the casino   more ›

City Council Renews Liquor Licenses Around Maryland Heights

Check out this list of businesses around Maryland Heights who had their liquor liceneses renewed Thursday.

The Maryland Heights City Council renewed almost 80 liquor licenses for local businesses Thursday. A memorandum from City Clerk JoAn Cova indicates the chief of police advised that liquor license managing officers have been approved, and the building commissioner indicated there are no code enforcement or occupancy issues. The Council renewed 78 total liquor licenses on Thursday.

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Patch Potions

Summon the Tall, Dark and Handsome with a Cuba Libre

This week, Brandy the Bartender shows us how to mix up a sultry Cuba Libre.

This week, our intrepid reporter asked Brandy the Bartender for something dark and exotic, so she made a Cuba Libre. Cuba Libre is essentially just a Rum and Coke with lime, but doesn't it sound better when you say it in Spanish? The great thing about this drink is the sugar in the Coke mixes with the sugar in the rum and successfully covers the taste of alcohol. To make one at home, all you need is: Fill a glass with ice, add your rum, top with soda, then squeeze a little lime on top, and use the rest of the fruit as a garnish. Ladies, drink two and hope that maybe the Old Spice Man will buy you a third.

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Patch Potions: Orange Dreamsickle

This week on Patch Potions we visit Brandy, a Maryland Heights bartender, for a lesson on how to make an alcoholic version of that childhood treat, the Orange Dreamsickle.

Orange Dreamsickles aren't just for kids anymore. This week on Patch Potions, Brandy the Bartender shows us how to mix up some creamy, citrussy goodness. Fill a 12 to 16 oz glass about halfway with ice. Add your vodka, sprite orange juice, and top it off with half and half. If you have a martini shaker at home, feel free to show off. If you don't, Brandy says you can cheat by pouring your drink back and forth between two glasses. It's the same effect, just a little less Don Draper. Brandy says you can use heavy cream instead of half and half if you want to make the drink even richer. If you want to modernize this classic, you can also experiment with mango flavored vodka and mango juice, both available at your local liquor store.

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Celebrate Prohibition Repeal Day in Maryland Heights

Buy alcohol without worry thanks to a law's repeal 77 years ago.

Today marks the 77th anniversary of the U.S. government's repeal of alcohol prohibition laws. You can celebrate with a six pack or glass of wine in Maryland Heights — a city with no shortage of places to buy adult beverages. Check out some of the stores you can buy alcohol thanks to the law's repeal. Quick 1 Quick Stop Quik Trip on Congressional Drive Quik Trip on Dorsett Road D & J Liquor Schnucks Discount Liquor and Cigarettes Prp Wine

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