SUMMARY: Damage assessment is ongoing after recent tornadoes devastated areas in the bi-state region, resulting in at least 12 fatalities. The storms, confirmed by the National Weather Service as including multiple EF2 tornadoes, caused significant destruction, including ripped roofs, overturned vehicles, and damaged homes. Notably, victims included a woman from Saint Charles and a 43-year-old in North St. Louis County, who suffered electrocution from a downed power line. Recovery efforts are underway, with volunteers providing assistance and community centers accepting donations of food and supplies. The National Weather Service plans further damage surveys to assess the full impact.

The National Weather Service confirmed that multiple tornadoes struck the area, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and widespread destruction.

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SUMMARY: Severe storms in Perry County, Missouri, on Friday night caused widespread destruction, including significant damage to Perryville schools. The tornado’s path spanned approximately 10 miles, damaging buildings, including Perryville District 32 schools, homes, and infrastructure. The community quickly rallied to help, with residents assisting each other despite the devastation. A local man lost his roof and belongings but was thankful for his survival. Neighbors helped Courtney Rayburn’s family clear debris from their damaged property. The Perry Park Center is offering assistance, and contractors are being asked to register to avoid scams. Recovery efforts are underway.

Perryville’s elementary, middle and high schools all received some sort of damage in addition to a number of homes on the south side of town.

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SUMMARY: A Chesterfield police officer undercover exposed a retail theft scheme after discovering a Ferguson woman, Taisha A. Cough, selling stolen goods on Facebook. The investigation revealed over $25,000 in stolen merchandise linked to multiple local retailers, including Nike. Cough was arrested after an officer purchased $150 worth of new clothing for only $40 at her home. A subsequent search uncovered a large stash of stolen items and security tags. Cough admitted to her involvement and indicated her operation had been ongoing for years. Authorities continue to investigate the full extent of the thefts and potential accomplices.

A years-long retail theft scheme unraveled when an undercover Chesterfield police officer posing as a buyer exposed a Ferguson woman selling stolen goods on Facebook, leading to the seizure of more than $25,000 worth of merchandise.

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