Welcome From Captain Mary Edwards-Fears

Dear Citizens,

Hi!  I am Captain Mary Edwards-Fears, Commander of the 5th District.  Our district includes more than 15 schools and 200 businesses and is home to the legendary Crown Candy Restaurant.  Our officers are committed to our continued efforts to reduce crime in the District.

As a result of our partnerships with residents and businesses owners, we’ve re-established Public Affairs Meetings for the district so that citizens have a forum to share their concerns and share information. The Fifth District Business Association has also been reestablished. Our officers look forward to continuing to establish relationships with the community. We are fortunate to have elected officials and neighborhood leaders who are also committed to developing the area. We look forward to the continued growth of the Fifth District particularly the development of “Crown Square” in the Old North St. Louis Neighborhood.

The commanders, supervisors and officers will continue to do our best to ensure that the Fifth District, with its many diverse neighborhoods and businesses, remains a safe place to place to live, work and play.  Our top priority is to improve the quality of life for our residents, and ensure the safety of the patrons and employees of the many businesses who support us.

Sincerely,

Captain Mary Edwards-Fears
Commander, District Five

Get Involved in Community Meetings
The Fifth District’s Public Affairs meetings are held every second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Central Patrol Division located at 919 North Jefferson.

Upcoming Events
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Requesting a Community Outreach Officer
If you would like to request an officer to visit your school or special event for an informational presentation, please send an email to the District’s Community Outreach Officer.

2009 Officers of the Year – Kyle Chandler and Joseph Haman

2010 Officer Awards

January – Police Officers of the Month Christopher Lovelady-Armstrong and Ronald Vaughan
During January, Officers Lovelady-Armstrong and Vaughan made several outstanding arrests. During one incident, the Circuit Attorney’s Office issued warrants for 1st Degree Robbery, Armed Criminal Action, Drug Trafficking and two counts Unlaw Use of a Weapon. During another incident, the officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and the suspect subsequently began shooting at the officers. Warrants were issued for 1st Degree Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.

February – Police Officers of the Month Charles Johnson and Scott Wilmot
Officers Johnson and Wilmot distinguished themselves with several impressive arrests in February. During one incident, Officers Johnson and Wilmot received information about the sale of drugs in the district. They located a suspect who was also in possession of a gun. In total, they made arrests resulting in four felony, three misdemeanor and 34 city charges.

March – Police Officer of the Month Melissa Chavez
On March, a description of a vehicle wanted for robbery was broadcasted by other Fifth District officers. Officer Chavez saw the vehicle driving north on Broadway. The vehicle parked in the 5200 block of North Broadway but the suspects went into a building before Officer Chavez could catch up to the vehicle. Officer Chavez and other officers watched the car until the suspects returned and were arrested. The Circuit Attorney’s Office issued warrants for 1st Degree Robbery, 1st Degree Assault and Armed Criminal Action against two suspects.

April – Police Officers of the Month Timothy Boyce and Dana Watson
On April 17, another officer was responding to an incident when the suspect began to assault the officer. The officer was able to call for help and Officers Boyce and Watson responded to the area. They were able to take the suspect into custody and assist the officer.

May – Officers of the Month Erin McBride and Jeffrey Wiggs
In May Officers McBride and Wiggs focused their attention on specific areas in an attempt to control crime. The officers were able to stop a vehicle that matched the description of one used in a shooting. The officers took a suspect into custody who was in possession of a gun and drugs. During another incident, the officers stopped an individual who was in possession of drugs. Warrants were issued by the Circuit Attorney’s Office.