Child Harassment, Mardi Gras Shooting Are Among Top Police Stories

Want to know what's going on in your neighborhood? Here are the nine most-read police stories from Maplewood-Brentwood Patch for February 2013:

1) Man Pleads Guilty to Harassing Child in Brentwood Home Depot

The Ladue man originally was charged with sexual misconduct involving a child. He will not be listed on the state's Sex Offender Registry, but will go through a probation program for sex offenders.

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A Maplewood teenager was charged with kidnapping and raping a girl under the age of 16.

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A camera meant to catch red light runners recorded graphic video of a worker flying through the air after being hit.

4) Mid-County YMCA Swim Coach Accused of Sex Abuse in Lawsuit

An unidentified swim coach has been accused of sexually abusing two boys, ages 11 or 12 years old at the time, at the Mid-County YMCA.

5) Maplewood Teen Charged With Another Sexual Assault

A Maplewood teen already jailed on charges of sneaking into a home and raping a girl under the age of 16 later faced charges in another similar attack. 

6) Brentwood Man Witnessed Mardi Gras Shooting

Brentwood resident Peter George was an eyewitness when two St. Louis Police officers, working part-time jobs for Mardi Gras Inc., shot Otis Roberson, 32, during the Mardi Gras celebration in Soulard. 

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A Petsmart employee stole at least $500 in cash from the store by faking merchandise returns, Brentwood Police said.

8) Brentwood Police Officer Honored Twice

A Brentwood Police Department officer received an honor previously earned by only five Brentwood officers in the history of the department.

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A Maplewood man is accused of fleeing police attempting to arrest him for a probation violation.