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Monday, April 22, 2013

Man Punched, Choked Girlfriend Before Zip-Tying Her to Kitchen Chair, Police Say

Bryan A. Hale was charged with second- and third-degree domestic assault after St. Louis County Police said he punched his girlfriend in the face at their home just south of Maryland Heights.

A St. Louis County man is accused of attacking his girlfriend and zip-tying her to a kitchen chair. Bryan A. Hale, 39, of the 2000 block of King Arthur Court in St. Louis County, was charged April 11 with one count each of second-degree domestic assault and third-degree domestic assault. St. Louis County Police said Hale punched his girlfriend in the face at about 12:42 a.m. on Jan. 1 at their home just south of Maryland Heights. Police said they also responded to the home in September 2012 and that Hale used zip ties to bind her wrist to a kitchen chair. Police said when she freed herself, Hale punched her several times in the head, bit her, choked her and threw her against the kitchen wall and cabinets. Police said the woman was bruised …

Donna H

1:31 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013

Zip-Tie him to his Mailbox, and let and the women in Maryland Heights show him what we think about abuse.   more ›

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Man Pointed Loaded Gun at Toddler, Assaulted Wife, Police Say

Maryland Heights Police said Nichol Otz told his wife to tell police he wasn't coming out of his home alive, but police negotiated a peaceful surrender.

A Maryland Heights man is accused of assaulting his wife and pointing a loaded handgun at the couple’s 3-year-old child on March 26. Nicholas A. Otz, 33, of the 11900 block of Glenmar Drive in Maryland Heights, also told his wife to tell police he was not coming out alive. The woman and her daughter escaped the house and police surrounded the home and negotiated a peaceful surrender. Otz was charged March with second-degree domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree endangering a child. Maryland Heights Police said Otz and his wife argued March 26 and he began choking her. He then took out a loaded, 9 mm handgun and pointed it at their 3-year-old daughter. Afterwards, police found numerous guns and silencers inside the …

max jones

10:08 am on Friday, April 5, 2013

It take a punk to hit a man. A real man would fight a another man that's your wife and child. Prison ain't gunna be to fun for him. I bet he don't feel bad. He sick in head and he need help. He got like a smile on his face 25 years seem about right.   more ›

Monday, April 1, 2013

Woman Charged With Stabbing Husband

Bridgeton Police said the woman assaulted her husband Friday at their apartment in the 12100 block of Natural Bridge Road.

A Bridgeton woman is accused of stabbing her husband during the early morning of March 29 at their apartment. Tamara Camille Lewis, 43, of the 12100 block of Natural Bridge Road, was charged Friday with second-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. Bridgeton Police said Lewis stabbed her husband with a knife, punched him and scratched his face. Bail was set at $50,000 for Lewis. If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the St. Louis Ending Violence Against Women Network (SLEVAWN) or call the Safe Connections 24-hour crisis hotline at 314-531-2003. For more crime information on Maryland Heights Patch, see the following articles:

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Police: Man Pushed Girlfriend Down Stairs

Police said the woman required emergency surgery on her arm.

A man faces a criminal charge after police said he pushed his girlfriend down a flight of stairs. John Manley, 36, of the 2700 block of Mars Lane in Maryland Heights, was charged Wednesday with second-degree domestic assault. Maryland Heights Police said the woman broke her arm after being pushed and required emergency surgery. Manley was being held Monday in St. Louis County jail. Bail was set at $25,000. If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the St. Louis Ending Violence Against Women Network (SLEVAWN) or call the Safe Connections 24-hour crisis hotline at 314-531-2003. For more crime information on Maryland Heights Patch, see the following articles:

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Court Date Set for Maryland Heights Teen Accused of Murder

A Maryland Heights teen accused of first-degree murder is set to appear in court in mid-July.

A Maryland Heights teen accused of murdering Ryan Garner is scheduled to appear in court next at 9 a.m July 18, according to CaseNet. The hearing is set to be a settlement conference. The teen now faces four charges. Previously, Maryland Heights Patch reported that witnesses placed both the Maryland Heights teen and a second teen at the murder scene around the time of the murder. A witness also confirmed to authorities that the teen admitted to planning the theft, robbing Garner and shooting him. The other teen faces a second-degree murder charge, two counts of armed criminal action and a first-degree robbery charge. He is set to be arraigned at 1 p.m. Wednesday, according to CaseNet. Editor's note: It is the policy of Maryland Heights …

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Maryland Heights Crime Blotter

Woman Stabbed on Memorial Day

Maryland Heights Police investigated several crimes Memorial Day weekend—including an alleged stabbing on the holiday.

Drugs, violence and theft rounded out this past weekend in Maryland Heights crime. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. May 27 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31

Monday, January 3, 2011

Police Arrest More Suspects in Maryland Heights Police Officer Shooting

Evan Lockhart and two others are accused of shooting Maryland Heights Officer Joe Eagan.

St. Louis County Police and the Maryland Heights Police Department have new suspects in custody for the shooting of Maryland Heights Police's Sgt. Joe Eagan. A 17-year-old man and a 16-year-old juvenile are in police custody, joining a 19-year-old who police have had in custody since Dec. 31. The 17-year-old suspect is Evan Lockhart's brother, according to a press release, and is being held on a $250,000 bond. He is charged with one count of assault on a law enforcement officer in the first degree, one count of attempted robbery in the first degree and two counts armed criminal action. Those charges are identical to Evan Lockhart's, who is already in custody. Police took the 16-year-old suspect into custody, and he is being held in St. …

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