Trisha Stefanski News Today

Murder charges filed in Jefferson and St. Francois counties against Ashley Parmeley following the death of her children were consolidated in Jefferson County on June 7.

A 36-year-old Pevely woman has been charged for allegedly murdering her son at a Jefferson County resort, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing charges against her for the murder of her daughter in St. Francois County.

"This investment will enhance our DNA profile and enhance our ability to test substances much quicker,” Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak said.

A jury trial date has been set for the DWI case against former Jefferson County Sheriffs Office Deputy Colby McCreary.

The family of a woman killed in an April crash is questioning why prosecutors reduced the drivers DWI charge — and she says she thinks her daughter is being blamed

Authorities here on Friday dropped one charge and reduced another against a sheriffs deputy in connection to an April crash that killed his wife.

The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has reduced the charges against former Jefferson County Deputy Colby McCreary to a misdemeanor DWI after initially charging him with two felonies in connection with the death of his wife, Savannah McCreary.

Susan Flippin was sentenced to three years in prison for armed criminal action on Nov. 29 after Jefferson County Div. 4 Circuit Judge Brenda Stacey suspended two sentences for domestic assault.

The Jefferson County Council is considering raising the pay for the sheriff and county executive

We hope it will result in a cooperative effort that will last among the newly appointed St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office and regional prosecutors to bring crime under control.