Protesters interrupted the St. Louis County Council on Tuesday, calling for an independent investigation of the St. Louis County Police Department. On Saturday, multiple protesters were arrested while they marched through the Saint Louis Galleria. Before police moved in, the […]
Roorda blames politicians for escalated Stockley protests
By Michael Layer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On the September 24 episode of This Week in Missouri Politics, Jeff Roorda, the executive director of the St. Louis Police Officer’s Association, blamed politicians for the escalation of the Stockley protests. “You […]
Protesters march on Clayton
Over the beats of drums and chants, demonstrators rallied onto various locations near the City of Clayton. Originally, the protesters were scheduled to meet at Shaw Park but organizers decided to move the march to the Saint Louis Galleria in […]
Multiple closures in Clayton ahead of protest
Due to the scheduled protests in Clayton, many of the area’s community athletic centers are scheduled to close on Wednesday. Starting at 5 p.m. protests are planned to take place at Shaw Park in response to the acquittal of former […]
Clayton PD prepared, should protests come to the city
A majority of the protests regarding the acquittal of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley has been peaceful but after Saturday’s destruction of property in University City the Clayton Police Department is preparing for anything. During the demonstrations in […]
Ferguson vs. Stockley protests: How are Greitens’ campaign promises holding up?
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – When Governor Eric Greitens was still on the campaign trail in 2016, Missourians wanted to know from the gubernatorial candidates just how they would handle a situation like that of Ferguson, one that dominated the news […]
St. Louis Police Wives Association asking for donations for police officers responding to protests
In conjunction with the St. Louis Police Wives Association (SLPWA) announced that they were accepting donations today in support of police officers responding to the civil disobedience that has erupted in St. Louis in the wake of former police officer […]
Tensions rising as protesters march through downtown St. Louis
The streets of downtown St. Louis on Friday were full of protestors and St. Louis area police officers trying to keep the peace. Tensions between the two were tested as multiple protestors were pepper sprayed when they tried to block […]
Former St. Louis police officer found not guilty in 2011 shooting death
Former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley was found not guilty of first-degree murder or armed criminal action for the December 2011 shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith. St. Louis Circuit Judge Timothy Wilson released the verdict on Friday morning […]
Governor Greitens takes precautions to prepare for possible events in St. Louis
Today, Governor Eric Greitens took the initial steps to activate the Missouri National Guard in anticipation of possible events related to the Jason Stockley verdict. “As Governor, I am committed to protecting everyone’s constitutional right to protest peacefully while also protecting people’s lives, […]