A St. Charles man, Christopher Titus, 46, has been charged with statutory sodomy and child molestation involving a victim under 12 at the Here We Grow Early Care and Education daycare in Webster Groves. The alleged incidents occurred between January 2023 and August 2024. Titus, who worked at the daycare for about seven years, reportedly admitted to the offenses during a police interview. He is currently held on a $1 million cash-only bond, facing potential life imprisonment. Authorities have not identified additional victims and note the daycare’s cooperation in the investigation.

A house fire broke out early Thursday morning on Spencer Road in St. Peters, but the two adults, a dog, and backyard chickens inside managed to escape safely. A neighbor walking by spotted flames coming from the garage and reported the fire. Firefighters struggled to extinguish the blaze due to strong winds, but no injuries were reported.

Between February 24th and March 3rd, the O’Fallon Police Department responded to 1,239 incidents, made 50 arrests, and handled 39 traffic crashes. Notable events included the peaceful surrender of a suicidal and homicidal suspect involved in a felony assault, the arrest of a wanted woman following a traffic stop, and the detention of an intoxicated driver who abandoned her car and unlawfully entered a home. Officers also assisted County PD with two large fires we reported about in previous newscasts.

The Missouri House of Representatives has passed a proposal to limit property value assessment increases to 2%, pending approval by voters. Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Coleman (R-Grain Valley), the plan aims to prevent longtime homeowners from being taxed out of their homes, with exceptions for new construction or improvements. While supporters argue the cap encourages fiscal responsibility, opponents worry about funding for essential services like police, fire departments, and educationThe Missouri Senate will now review the resolution where potential changes may be made.