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Eureka Leader - Sept. 18

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Congressman calls Patel a ‘breath of fresh air’ for the FBI

  • By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square
  • Updated Sep 17, 2025

(The Center Square) – While Democrats contend that FBI Director Kash Patel is running the agency as a political “vengeance campaign" for the president, Patel defends his reforms and Republicans insist that the bureau has changed for the better. 

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigates wire thefts; three arrested
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigates wire thefts; three arrested

  • By Leader staff
  • Jul 24, 2025

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested three people believed to be connected to the theft of AT&T wires in Cedar Hill, an…

Fenton-area man admits to sending obscene messages to FBI agent posing as girl
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Fenton-area man admits to sending obscene messages to FBI agent posing as girl

  • By Leader staff
  • May 26, 2025

Jamal W. Kimball, 31, who lives in the Jefferson County portion of Fenton, has admitted to sending obscene messages over a six-month period to…

Dittmer man admits to possessing pipe bomb
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Dittmer man admits to possessing pipe bomb

  • By Leader staff
  • Apr 25, 2025

Robert Hiler, 38, of Dittmer has admitted to possessing a pipe bomb. The bomb was found at his home when Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office dep…

Man charged for allegedly firing gun at Festus-area home
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Man charged for allegedly firing gun at Festus-area home

  • Leader staff
  • Jan 3, 2025

The Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a St. Louis man for allegedly firing a gun outside a home in the …

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UPDATED: Sheriff's Office identify woman whose body was found in pickup truck after shoot-out Sunday
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UPDATED: Sheriff's Office identify woman whose body was found in pickup truck after shoot-out Sunday

  • Leader staff
  • Dec 10, 2024

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman whose dead body was found in a pickup after a man was shot by Crystal City Police.

Arnold man faces charges for allegedly shooting into home
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Arnold man faces charges for allegedly shooting into home

  • Leader staff
  • Nov 23, 2024

Elijah Curtis, 18, of Arnold has been charged with two felonies for allegedly shooting into a home in the Starling Community Mobile Home Park …

UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting at Byrnesville Skatepark
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UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting at Byrnesville Skatepark

  • Leader staff
  • Nov 12, 2024

UPDATE: A 19-year-old High Ridge man was seriously injured when he allegedly was shot by a 19-year-old House Springs man on Nov. 8 near the By…

High Ridge man receives 25-year prison sentence
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High Ridge man receives 25-year prison sentence

  • Leader staff
  • Nov 2, 2024

Steven Deering, 33, of High Ridge has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting to assaulting a woman, stealing a car and threateni…

Cedar Hill man arrested following short standoff on Hwy. 30
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Cedar Hill man arrested following short standoff on Hwy. 30

  • Leader staff
  • Oct 25, 2024

Mark A. Delbrook, 58, of Cedar Hill has been arrested on a felony warrant following a standoff with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies…

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