Crestwood, MO Police Department

09/04/2026

🍦👮 Custard with a Cop is next week!

Join the Crestwood Police Department, Sunset Hills Police Department and Crestwood, MO Fire Department for an evening of frozen custard, conversation and community!

📅 Thursday, Sept. 10
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
📍 Andy's Frozen Custard

Come grab a sweet treat, meet the people who serve our communities and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly evening with our local public safety teams. Custard will be available for purchase from Andy’s.

09/01/2026

Weekly Blotter Recap: August 23 – August 29, 2026 🚓

Here is a quick look at what kept your local officers busy last week:
The Big Ticket Items:

• August 27 (10000 Block of Watson Rd) – Cyber Shenanigans: A local business owner reported that hackers gained unauthorized access to a company computer and transferred a large sum of money out of their bank accounts. Friendly reminder: update those passwords, turn on two-factor authentication, and never click on suspicious links. 💻💸

• August 28 (9900 Block of Watson Rd) – Missing Funds: Another local business owner reported a significant sum intended for payroll and taxes went missing. Detectives are currently working to untangle where the paper trail leads. 🕵️‍♂️💵

By the Numbers: Along with routine calls and traffic enforcement, here’s a snapshot of the rest of our week:

• 🎯 20 Directed traffic enforcement details (yes, we saw you slow down when you spotted us)
• 🚒 11 Fire/EMS assists
• 🚨 7 Residential and business alarms triggered (all false alarms, thankfully!)
• 🚗 6 Vehicle crashes (please keep your eyes on the road and off your phones)
• 🤝 6 Check the welfare requests
• 🔍 6 Suspicious incidents or persons investigated
• 🚪 5 Open garage doors (consider this your friendly neighborhood reminder to check yours before heading to bed!)
• 🚦 4 Traffic complaints
• 🐾 3 Animal incidents
• 🛠️ 2 Motorist assists
• ⚠️ 1 Roadway hazard cleared
• 🛑 ...and 0 excuses for speeding down Watson Road.

Have a safe and wonderful week ahead! As always, if you see something, say something.

08/31/2026

🚨 Shoplifting Hurts Our Community.

The Crestwood Police Department is working with local businesses to prevent theft and hold offenders accountable.

Business owners: we have your back.

📩 Stay informed about crime trends, safety information and issues affecting local businesses. Sign up for our business email list: https://tinyurl.com/3k4y83hw

08/28/2026

Crestwood Night Out is just two weeks away!

👮‍♂️🚒 Whether you’re hosting a neighborhood party or joining one of our hub parties, we hope you’ll make plans to get out, meet your neighbors and connect with our public safety teams. See you September 12! 🎉

08/25/2026

Weekly Recap: August 16 – August 22, 2026 🚓📋

Here is a look at what our officers were up to this past week. From ambitious shoppers to delivery drivers who forgot how parking works, it was a busy seven days.

Notable Incidents:

• 08/18 – Yorkshire Estates at Richter Ln | The Classic Double Whammy An officer pulled over a vehicle for improper registration. A quick check revealed the driver was also operating with a revoked license. Result: one ride to the station and a tow truck call. If your registration is expired, driving without a license isn't the best backup plan.

• 08/18 – 9700 Block of Watson Rd | Cart Dashers Two men rolled through a local business, loaded over $800 in merchandise into a cart, and tried the bold strategy of skipping the register entirely before speeding off in an unlicensed vehicle. Pro tip: our Business Resource Officer has great eyes and has already positively identified both subjects. We'll be catching up soon. 🛒👀

• 08/19 – 9600 Block of Watson Rd | Watch Your Purses A shopper had her wallet swiped directly from her purse, with the suspect immediately heading to a nearby mall on an unauthorized shopping spree. Please keep purses zipped and belongings close while out and about!

• 08/21 – 8600 Block of Grantwood Trails Ct | Special Delivery (With a Side of Hit & Run) A delivery driver dropped off a package, backed into the homeowner’s parked car, and decided to speed off. Unfortunately for them, the victim caught their license plate. The package arrived, but so will our investigation.

By the Numbers:
Along with regular patrols and calls for service, officers responded to:
• 🚨 33 Directed traffic enforcement details
• 🚒 8 Fire/EMS assists
• 🚗 6 Vehicle crashes
• 🔍 5 Suspicious incidents/persons
• 🔔 5 Residential/business alarms
• 🏠 5 Open garage doors
• 🛠️ 3 Motorist assists
• 💙 2 Check the welfare calls
• 🚧 2 Roadway hazards cleared
• 🐾 2 Animal incidents

08/24/2026

🎒🚨 Back-to-School Safety Reminders

With Lindbergh Schools back in session tomorrow, take a look at some of the important safety reminders we’ve shared throughout the back-to-school season.

🚍 Know the School Bus Rules
• Slow down and stay alert around school buses.
• When a bus has flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, drivers must stop as required by Missouri law.
• On two- and three-lane roads, traffic in both directions must stop.
• On four- and five-lane roads with a center turn lane, traffic traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3nnrz7dh

🚦 Be Alert Around Long Elementary School
• St. Louis County plans to install a new traffic signal and crosswalk at Garber Road and the entrance to Long Elementary School.
• Until the new signal is installed and operating, vehicles exiting the school parking lot may only turn right onto Sappington Road.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/w5nfac46

🚸 Slow Down in School Zones
• Watch for posted school zone speed limits along Sappington Road near Lindbergh schools and on Pardee Road near Our Lady of Providence.
• Slow down, watch for students and follow all posted speed limits.

🚗 Follow Drop-Off & Dismissal Procedures
• Follow your school’s drop-off and dismissal procedures and be mindful of students, crossing guards and other drivers.

🚲 Leave E-Bikes at Home
• E-bikes are not permitted on Lindbergh School District properties.

Have a safe and successful school year, Crestwood! 🎒📚

08/21/2026

🎒🚨 Back-to-School Safety Reminders from Crestwood PD

With Holy Cross Academy - St. Louis back in session and Lindbergh Schools back next week, Officers Hill and School Resource Officer Blase have a few important reminders to help keep students, families and drivers safe.

Officer Hill also shares details about the department’s new free Bicycle & Scooter Registration Program. The voluntary program gives officers important identifying information that can help reunite recovered bicycles and scooters with their rightful owners. 🚲🛴

Click the link to register your bicycle or scooter: https://tinyurl.com/2kp59s6k

08/19/2026

🚨 BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

In the coming months, St. Louis County will install a new traffic signal and crosswalk at Long Elementary School and Garber Rd. An installation date has not yet been provided by the County.

• Until the new traffic signal is installed and functioning, vehicles exiting the school parking lot will only be allowed to turn right onto Sappington Road.
• Drivers should plan ahead and allow extra time when leaving the school.
• The temporary restriction may also result in increased traffic on nearby residential streets.

🚨 BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

In the coming months, St. Louis County will install a new traffic signal and crosswalk at the intersection of Garber Road and the entrance to Long Elementary School. The pedestrian crossing signals currently located on Sappington Road in front of the school will also be eliminated.

The changes follow the recent reconfiguration of the school’s parking lot to improve traffic flow.

What you should know:
• An installation date has not yet been provided by the County.
• Until the new traffic signal is installed and functioning, vehicles exiting the school parking lot will only be allowed to turn right onto Sappington Road.
• Drivers should plan ahead and allow extra time when leaving the school.
• The temporary restriction may also result in increased traffic on nearby residential streets.

08/18/2026

For the week of August 9 – August 15, 2026

Weekly Recap: License? What License? 🚓💨
Happy Tuesday! Here is your quick look at what our officers were up to last week:

• Speeding + No License = A Very Expensive Uber: On August 9, an officer pulled over a driver for speeding on I-44. Turns out, the driver was rolling with a suspended license and a collection of outstanding warrants. The driver got a ride with us, and their car got a ride on a tow truck.

• Parked Cars Don't Dodge: On August 12, officers responded to a crash at Sappington and Old Sappington involving a parked vehicle. Pro-tip: Parked cars rarely take the blame. Further investigation revealed the driver had a revoked license. They were arrested and escorted to the station for booking.

• Invisibly Plated: Later on August 12, an officer spotted a car cruising down Watson at Sturdy with zero license plates. A quick check showed the driver was operating on a suspended license with multiple warrants to boot. Off to booking they went!

• Lost & Found: On August 14, a sharp-eyed resident found a smartwatch at Whitecliff Park and turned it in. We weren't able to track down the owner on the spot, so it’s currently resting comfortably at the station in safekeeping. If your wrist is feeling suspiciously light, give us a call to claim it!

Stay safe out there, Crestwood—and double-check those driver's licenses!

In addition to other calls for service and traffic enforcement, officers handled:
• 🚘 26 Directed traffic enforcement details (keeping our main thoroughfares safe)
• 🚒 16 Fire & EMS calls assisted
• 🕵️‍♂️ 8 Suspicious incidents or persons investigated
• 🔔 5 Residential and business alarms checked
• 🚗💥 4 Motor vehicle crashes handled
• 🛑 4 Parking violations addressed
• 🤝 3 Welfare checks conducted
• 🚧 3 Roadway hazards cleared
• 🐕 2 Animal-related incidents resolved

08/17/2026

🚍 As students head back to the classroom, we would like to remind drivers to stay alert and know when Missouri law requires you to stop for a school bus.

When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, stopping isn't just the safe thing to do—it's the law. Whether opposing traffic must stop depends on the type of roadway, so it's important to know the rules before you get behind the wheel.

Every year, children are injured because drivers illegally pass stopped school buses. A few extra seconds of patience can make all the difference.

Take a moment to review the infographic and brush up on Missouri's school bus stopping laws. Together, we can help keep Crestwood students safe all school year long.