Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Eureka Police Department says it's cracking down on drunk driving this month with a "Zero Tolerance Means Zero Chances" message.
(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The Eureka Police Department issued the following details of its plan to crack down on drunk drivers in a news release. With prom and graduation season here, Missouri law enforcement want to make sure Missouri youth are celebrating safe and sober. Eureka Police Department will join other Missouri law enforcement agencies to crack down on drunk driving May 2 – 13, 2013. It is illegal for someone under 21 to possess or consume alcohol in Missouri, yet youth make up a significant proportion of drunk drivers causing traffic crashes on Missouri roadways. Missouri has a Zero Tolerance Law. If you are under 21, your license will be suspended if you’re caught driving with even a …
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Friday, April 26, 2013
The Eureka Police Department and the Wildwood precinct of the St. Louis County Police are collaborating with the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition to provide a means to collect unwanted prescription drugs.
The Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition, local police departments and the Drug Enforcement Administration are teaming up to curb medication abuse and to provide an outlet for the public to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. The Coalition is collaborating with local police departments to sponsor prescription drug take-back events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations throughout the area, according to a Coalition news release. The Eureka Police Department event is set at Eureka City Hall, 120 City Hall Dr., while the St. Louis County Police-Wildwood (6th) Precinct will host their event at the Fru-Con Center building located at 15933 Clayton Road. Other police departments participating in the Apr. 27 drug take-back are in Ballwin, …
Friday, April 19, 2013
POLICE LOG April 9-14: Eureka Police Department officers also handled
Following are recent incidences handled by Eureka Police Department officers: April 8 A larceny report was taken on Howerton Lane. A fraud report was taken on Elk Run Drive. A destruction of property report was taken at the Walmart Supercenter. A warrant arrest was processed at the police station. April 9 A two-vehicle accident occurred at 245 E Fifth St.; no injuries were reported. A two-vehicle accident occurred at Fifth Street and Hilltop Village Center Dr.; no injuries were reported. A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Missouri Route 109 and Interstate 44; no injuries were reported. A fraud report was taken on Truitt Drive. A warrant arrest was processed at the police station. April 10 Police had no notable activity …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Despite evidence proving the benefits of wearing a seat belt, 33 percent of teens do not buckle up. Eight out of 10 Missouri teens killed in traffic crashes are unbuckled.
Eureka Police Department officers participated in the statewide youth seat belt mobilization conducted March 15–31. During the enforcement effort, officers issued a total of 75 traffic tickets including: Eight fugitive and three drug-related arrests also were made as a result of the crackdown, according to local authorities. “Seat belts are your single best defense in a crash. Law enforcers will continue to encourage drivers to make a simple, smart choice to buckle up and Arrive Alive,”said Eureka Police Chief Michael Wiegand. Click here for more information on Missouri seatbelt usage.
Friday, April 12, 2013
POLICE LOG April 1-7: Eureka Police Department officers also handled an abandoned auto, a fraud report and several accidents.
Following are recent incidences handled by Eureka Police Department officers: April 1 Police officers had no notable activity to report. April 2 A two-vehicle accident occurred at 257 E. Fifth St.; no injuries were reported. A sudden death occurred on Heyden Drive. An abandoned auto report on U.S. Hwy 66 was handled. A larceny report was taken on Forby Road. A fraud report was taken at the police station. April 3 Two warrant arrests were processed at the police station. April 4 A destruction of property report was taken on Hunters Hollow Court. April 5 A three-vehicle accident occurred at 131 Eureka Town Center Drive; no injuries were reported. A two-vehicle accident occurred at Fifth Street/Orchard Lane; no injuries were reported. A two-…
Saturday, April 6, 2013
POLICE LOG March 25-31: Eureka Police Department officers also handled multiple accidents.
Following are recent incidences handled by Eureka Police Department officers: March 25 A two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Interstate 44 and Missouri Route 109; no injuries were reported. A three-vehicle accident occurred at Interstate 44 and Central Avenue; one individual was transported to St. Clare Hospital. March 26 Two two-vehicle accidents occurred at Missouri Route 109 and North Street; no injuries were reported. A possession of marijuana arrest was made from a traffic stop. March 27 A warrant arrest was processed at the police station. A larceny report was taken from the Walmart Supercenter. March 28 A two-vehicle accident occurred at Fifth Street and Central Avenue; no injuries were reported. A warrant arrest …
Friday, April 5, 2013
VIDEO: Senior and junior Eureka High School students witnessed a mock demonstration Thursday of three fatalities and injuries at an accident scene caused by alcohol-related reasons. Eureka fire, police, medical responders and MADD led it.
Eureka High School students will participate in the 2013 prom Saturday night. Local emergency personnel, police officers, firefighters, school leaders and parents want all students to arrive back home safely after a night of celebration. They hope they arrive home in a vehicle, rather than in a body bag. To remind and show students exactly what's at stake, local authorities hosted a demonstration on the Eureka High parking lot Thursday morning of a mock accident in which a drunk driver hit prom-goers. Students watched as three teenage fatalities were discovered and only one, very injured survivor was airlifted off by the ARCH helicopter team. This is the 20th year for local emergency crews and law enforcers to host Drunk-U-Drama at Eureka …
Friday, March 29, 2013
POLICE LOG March 18-24: Eureka Police Department officers also handled lost and found items, plus more accidents.
Following are recent incidences handled by Eureka Police Department officers: March 18 A two-vehicle accident occurred at Legends Parkway/Hunterscomb; no injuries were reported. A warrant arrestwas processed at the police station. An attempted suicide report was taken on Hill Drive. A found property report was taken at the police station. A stealing report was taken on Hogan Circle. An attempted suicide report was taken on Fairway Estates Court. A lost item report was taken on Eureka Town Center Drive. March 19 A two-vehicle accident occurred at Missouri Route 109/Fifth St; no injuries were reported. March 20 A one-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Interstate 44/Six Flags Road; one individual was transported to St. Clare …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
POLICE LOG March 11-17: Eureka Police Department officers also handled another attempted suicide and multiple accidents.
Following are recent incidences handled by Eureka Police Department officers: March 11 A two-vehicle accident occurred at Interstate 44 and Six Flags Road; no injuries were reported. A two-vehicle accident occurred at Missouri Route 109 and Interstate 44; no injuries were reported. A larceny report was taken on Emerald Oaks Court. A larceny report also was taken on Augustine Road. Two warrant arrests were processed at the police station. March 12 A three-vehicle accident occurred at Missouri Route 109 and Elk Run; no injuries were reported. A two-vehicle accident occurred at 249 E. Fifth St; no injuries were reported. A two-vehicle accident occurred at Central Avenue and Fourth Street; no injuries were reported. Two warrant arrests were …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
POLICE LOG March 4-9: Eureka Police Department officers also handled stealing from Walmart, a fraud report and quite a bit of "activity" at the intersection of Interstate 44 and Missouri Route 109.
Following are recent incidences handled by Eureka Police Department officers: March 4 A two-vehicle accident occurred at Interstate 44 and Six Flags Rd; no injuries were reported. A fraud report was taken on Hickory Ridge View Ct. March 5 A warrant arrest was processed at the police station. March 6 Police officers had no notable activity to report. March 7 A two-vehicle accident occurred at Central Avenue and Fourth Street; one driver was transported to St. Clare Hospital. A dog at-large report was taken on Legends View Drive. A stealing report was taken at the Walmart Supercenter. March 8 A two-vehicle accident occurred at 290 E. Fourth St.; no injuries were reported. A two-vehicle accident occurred at Emerald Oaks and Emerald View; no …
Julie Brown Patton
1:17 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
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