Breaking News: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 1:45 PM: Suspect in Glendale Home Invasions Charged
Formal charges were issued by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charging SPAIN DOMINICK BADY, age 24, of the 3800 block of Wyoming, in St. Louis, Missouri, with five (5) counts of Robbery in the First Degree, one (1) count of Attempted Robbery in the First Degree, and two (2) counts of Burglary in the First Degree in connection with the two Glendale Home Invasions on January 2 and 5, 2009, the robbery of the Hacienda Mexican Restaurant Manager on January 1, 2009, the robbery of the Boulevard Bank on January 6, 2009, in Rock Hill, Missouri, and an armed robbery at an ATM in Sunset Hills, Missouri on January 2, 2009. Bond was set at $ 500,000 cash only.
BADY reportedly confessed to his involvement in all five (5) robberies to investigators from the three departments, stating the downturn in the economy and a gambling habit played a role in the reason he began this recent crime spree. BADY had been employed as a laborer at a local construction company, but was only receiving worker's compensation benefits once he was injured on the job late last year.
BADY is currently being held at the St. Louis County Justice Center in Clayton on these charges, as well as the parole violation charge mentioned last Friday.
Glendale Police Chief Richard Black thanked the community at large for their assistance in identifying the suspect and reporting suspicious activity. Chief Black also commended the investigators from his department, the Rock Hill Police Department and the Sunset Hills Police Department for their excellent work which led to the suspect's apprehension and today's charges. "Our residents will sleep much better tonight knowing this dangerous person is behind bars and won't have the opportunity to strike again," Chief Black said.
Shepherd's Center of Webster-Kirkwood Offers Senior Services
The Shepherd's Center of Webster-Kirkwood is a community project of the Webster Hills United Methodist Church, Mary, Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Concordia Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, First United Methodist Church of Webster Groves and the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. These churches are assisted by community sponsors, Adams Place Retirement Community, Eagle Bank and Trust, Anita Cassilly, Phyllis Tirmenstein, Forever Oak Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery and SSM St. Joseph Hospital Kirkwood. The Center's purpose is to involve and maintain older adults who desire to live
independently in the community; help strengthen ministries to older adults by building upon an interfaith coalition that encourages community
collaboration; Provide opportunities for older adults to use their experience, skills, values and gifts in significant roles in society; enhance life satisfaction through the discovery of inner resources, as well as through life-long learning, caring relationships, creative expression and community service; encourage and experiment with new programs and services that will enhance the aging experience for both active and homebound older adults. Click here for more information.
The Architectural Review Board is in place. Guidelines are available by clicking on this link.
Click here for more information on the I-64 Construction Project and how it will affect your traffic commute.
The Glendale Historical Society is interested in finding homes in the city that qualify for our Century House program. Contact City Hall to find information on how to determine whether your home may qualify for this program.
The Glendale Fire Department has developed a very informative web site. Included are interesting facts such as the history of the department, safety information, etc. check it out at www.GlendaleFD.com
The Glendale Police Department has published its 2006 Annual Report. Click the link to view the report.