🌱 St. Louis PD Reported 149 Cars Stolen In 7 Days + Local Alderman

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Here are the top three stories in St. Louis today:

1. The latest crime numbers in St. Louis were released showing 31 aggravated assaults with a firearm and 14 robberies in the last week. The most alarming statistic was the St. Louis City police reported 149 cars stolen in the last seven days. Police gave advice for keeping your car safe in the city which includes parking in a well-lit area, using a car club, and not leaving a running car unattended. (Fox 2 Now)
2. St. Louis Police requested that charges be filed against St. Louis Alderman Brandon Bosley for filing a false police report, assault and unlawful use of a weapon after he struck a woman with his car and then accused her of trying to carjack him. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s Office cited a lack of evidence and has declined to file charges against Bosley. View the link to see the surveillance video of the incident that occurred on Dec. 22. (KSDK.com)
3. The City of St. Louis Department of Health will provide COVID-19 vaccines to anyone five years old and older. The vaccine clinics will be held on Sunday, Feb. 5 at New Northside Missionary Baptist Church, 8645 Goodfellow Boulevard, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 8 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1919 S. 7th Street, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (St. Louis American)

Today in St. Louis:

• Recipes for Respect with Dr. Rafia Zafar At St. Louis Public Library: Central Branch (2:00 PM)
• First Fridays: Free Museums and Galleries At Grand Center (5:00 PM)
• Rock & Roll Bingo For A Cause At 7300 Lansdowne Avenue (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Beyoncé is coming to St. Louis for her first solo tour in six years, "Renaissance Tour!" She will perform at The Dome at America’s Center on Aug. 21. (KFVS 12)
• St. Louis County Police Department released surveillance photos of a suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle theft that occurred on Jan. 6 in the 6000 block of Lemay Ferry Road in the South County Precinct. Police have asked the public to contact Det. Nickolaus at 314-615-8635 or mnickolaus@stlouiscountymo.gov with any information on the subject. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• City Of St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green received the Commission’s 2023 Distinguished Dr. Henry Givens, Jr. Legacy Award. (Press Release Desk)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.