Should Passengers be Allowed to Drink Alcohol in the Car?

The Wentzville Board of Aldermen discussed whether the city should create a policy to stop passengers from drinking in cars.

The Wentzville Board of Aldermen held a discussion during their last meeting to determine whether the city should work on a policy forbidding alcohol consumption in vehicles. Right now, Missouri state law forbids only the driver of a vehicle from drinking, meaning passengers in a car can drink alcohol so long as they are 21-years-of-age or older. Wentzville’s Police Chief Lisa Harrison drafted a bill that would outlaw passengers drinking in vehicles. Harrison said not allowing passenger to drink would help police control potentially intoxicated drivers. Only party buses and limousines would be exempt from the proposed law. “We have a lot of problems with the driver handling a drink to the passenger (when they get pulled over),” she said. “…

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Board to Discuss Minors and Alcohol, Vote on Resolution Opposing Fair Tax Plan

The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen is meeting Tuesday evening for a 5:30 p.m. work session and a 7 pm. regular meeting.

On the agenda for the 5:30 p.m. public work session at Lake Saint Louis Civic Center (city hall): On the agenda for the 7 p.m. board of aldermen meeting:

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Lakeview Elementary Fifth Graders Graduate From the D.A.R.E. Program

Four classes of fifth-graders vow to live an alcohol and drug free lifestyle.

On Monday night, four classes of fifth-graders from Lakeview Elementary gathered in the Holt High School auditorium to celebrate the completion of the D.A.R.E. program. This program is designed to educate children about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and teaches them techniques to fight peer pressure when it arises.  Students were joined by Officer Mary Wheeler, D.A.R.E. instructor; Holly Ellis, Lakeview Elementary Vice Principal; Paul Lambi, City of Wentzville Mayor; and Chief Robert Noonan, City of Wentzville Police Chief. Students shared the D.A.R.E. song with their parents and friends in attendance and also received certificates to signify the commitment they had made upon completing the program.

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Police Blotter: Shoplifting Incidents, Heroin Overdose

Police Blotter for the third week of February.

February 16: February 17: February 18: February 19: February 20: February 21: February 22:

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Police Blotter Feb. 9 - Feb. 15: Gas Thefts, Domestic Incidents

The Police Blotter for the second week of February.

February 9: February 10: February 11: February 12: February 13: February 14: February 15:

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Police Blotter Jan. 27 - Feb. 8

Calls to the Lake Saint Louis Police Department for the last week of January and first week of February.

January 27: January 28: January 29: January 30: January 31: February 2: February 3: February 4: February 5: February 6: February 8:

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