On September 11, 2025, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office issued charges in the 2019 murder of 7-year-old Xavier Usanga in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Man Charged in 2019 Shooting Death of 7-year-old Xavier Usanga Read More »
Forensic technology has led St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department detectives to positively identifying a man after years of investigation.
Man Identified Using DNA Technology After 2020 Death Read More »
The Blue Mass, a tradition dating back to 1934, is held each September to show gratitude to emergency responders for their service and sacrifice.
SLMPD Chaplain John Fava Honored at Annual Blue Mass Read More »
On September 1, 2025, Homicide Detectives arrested a 26-year-old man in connection to the homicide of 16-year-old Kristina Curry who was killed on May 23, 2019. Curry was found shot to death in the 3200 block of Hartford after officers had received a call for police help at the location. According to the probable cause
Suspect Arrested in 2019 Shooting Death of 16-year-old Read More »
The SLMPD announced the arrest of a suspect in the 2008 murder of Officer Demond Taylor, a police officer with St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley.
Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in 17-Year Cold Case Read More »
The SLMPD hosted a graduation ceremony Thursday night for Recruit Class 2024-03.
SLMPD Welcomes 10 New Police Officers Read More »
In an effort to address the regional problem of wire theft impacting critical infrastructure, the SLMPD executed a search warrant into the illegal sale and purchase of utility wire.
SLMPD Executes Search Warrant at Recycling Facility in Crackdown on Wire Theft Read More »
On Monday, Officer Philip Green, who was named Officer of the Year for 2024 by his fellow co-workers, spoke to the next generation of police officers.
Injured SLMPD Officer Continues to Serve Read More »
St. Louis, MO — A long-time St. Louis resident recently shared heartfelt words that capture the impact of dedicated police work in our neighborhoods: “I felt like I was fighting these battles alone. That changed on June 1, 2025. That was the day I met Officer Kyle Ramsey of the Central Patrol Division, 3rd District.”
SLMPD Officers Demonstrate the Power of Community Policing Read More »
Officers took nearly 90 people into custody, mostly related to fireworks, as SLMPD increases its presence in the Downtown area to combat so-called ‘fireworks wars.’
Nearly 90 People Taken Into Custody During SLMPD Holiday Enforcement Read More »
