St. Louis Metropolitan Police Director of Public Affairs & Information • Follow @SLMPD for Real-Time Alerts • Not monitored 24/7 • Call 911 for emergencies
St. Louis, MO
- Tweets 30,826
- Following 523
- Followers 10,307
- Likes 9,828
CASSIE COMPTON CASE: FBI Little Rock and Stuttgart Police confirm its investigating a TikTok video that shows a young woman, some speculate may be Cassie Compton, a 16-year-old girl who went missing in 2014 from Stuttgart, Arkansas. #ARNews
55
1,016
2,507
I get many emails but this tops it. I've dreamt of being a reporter since I was 9 and I won't stop on your behalf.
237
825
1,749
#BREAKING: Video shows moments leading up to at least 17 people being shot at nightclub in downtown Little Rock (Courtesy: Darryl Rankin).
110
2,059
1,796
JUST IN: State Police have identified the man being hit by the officers as 27-year-old Randal Ray Worcester of Goose Creek, South Carolina.
He’s facing battery, assault, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and terroristic act charges. #ARNews
380
340
1,628
There are still many questions surrounding what happened in the minutes before the recording, during and after. We’ll keep pushing for answers. #ARNews
kark.com/news/state-news/thr…
197
226
1,143
PIZZA! Here's another vantage point of the accident on I-30 near the Mabelvale overpass. (pics courtesy: Omeed Esfandi) #ARtraffic #ARNews
40
473
984
Crawford Co. Sheriff’s Office: Store clerk in nearby town called police after Worcester allegedly spat in their face & made threats. Deputies then found him in Mulberry. Sheriff’s Office says he was cooperative at first but things took a turn and he apparently injured an officer.
170
149
816
...is the minute you stop being who you are. It's not worth it. #DreamOn #StepUpStopBullying
26
204
704
With that said, no matter who you are or what you believe in - dream loudly and don't let anyone get in your way. The minute you stop...
7
215
699
#EXCLUSIVE: Grandfather Calls Toddler 'Hero' for Saving Infant Brother after Mother Killed in Wreck #ARNews
kark.com/news/local-news/exc…
22
272
627
MUGSHOT RELEASED: #RichardBarnett, the man photographed sitting in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the riots, is behind bars in Arkansas.
72
163
589
My heart is broken tonight.
Little Rock's 40 homicide of the year is 3-years-old. He was riding in the backseat of a car.
#WhenDoesItStop?
28
446
565
Little Rock ➡️ St. Louis
It’s bittersweet but after 7 years in Arkansas, the time has come. I’m thrilled to share, I’ll be joining @FOX2now as an Investigative Reporter in April. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime to work in a city where my family roots are.
#NexstarNation
70
14
332
57,681
MAN BURSTS INTO FLAMES AFTER PURSUIT: Arkansas State Police say troopers used a stun gun on a man after a motorcycle pursuit. Police say the driver had a can of gasoline in his backpack. ASP says man is expected to survive.
⚠️ WARNING: VIDEO MAY BE DISTURBING FOR SOME ⚠️
27
76
319
#VIDEO: South Carolina law enforcement leading traffic from Charleston to Columbia in the reversed lane ahead of #Florence. #HurricaneFlorerence
Trooper Bob
4
95
197
We’ve repeatedly said that we are not tolerating the reckless behavior with dirt bikes and ATVs in our community. Officers just seized multiple dirt bikes and an ATV that were operating on City streets. #SLMPD
18
11
223
12,845
#BREAKING: @drcampatterson, top doctor at @uamshealth, says schools without safeguards in place, like mask requirements, should not open due to how fast #COVID19 is spreading. He warns schools reopening without precautions could 'rupture' parts of the healthcare system. #ARNews
10
66
181
Some have asked why the @SLMPD is enforcing fireworks laws and holding parents accountable for the behavior of their children.
This is why.
A firework was thrown into the back of a police SUV. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
Our strong presence will continue tonight.
20
18
206
14,590
#BREAKING: Southwest Airlines plane makes emergency landing at Clinton National Airport after disturbance during flight. @FBILittleRock has been called to investigate. #ARNews
6
38
183
#BREAKING: UAMS top doctor @drcampatterson urging Arkansas schools, in high #COVID19 transmission areas, to consider delaying in-person instruction because children are more susceptible to the Delta variant.
Dr.: "This school year is going to be totally different."
#ARNews
7
73
171
Today is Morgan Nick’s 32nd birthday.
She went missing June 9, 1995 from Alma, Arkansas when she was 6-years-old.
Do you have information that could help authorities? Call Alma Police, @ARStatePolice, @FBILittleRock, or @MissingKids at 1-800-THE-LOST.
#ARNews #MorganNick
4
230
156
#BREAKING: Federal judge orders Peter Stager, the man accused of beating a police officer during the #USCapitol riot, be held without bond. #ARNews
4
27
120
Friends, family members praying outside #SutherlandSprings church that their loved ones are okay. (@MaxMasseyTV)
Max Massey
9
36
117
#BREAKING: Video released of #RichardBarnett being booked into the Washington County, AR Sheriff's Office just 48 hours after #USCapitol riots and after photo shows him in Nancy Pelosi's office. #ARNews
11
33
113
After four remarkable years at KARK/FOX16, I am stepping away to serve the community I love in a different way. I’m thrilled to share, beginning September 23, I will be joining the @PCSOARSheriff as the agency’s Public Information Specialist.
29
8
143
With a smile on his face, @SLMPD Police Officer Nathan Spiess is discharged from Barnes-Jewish Hospital to begin his road to recovery.
2
8
141
5,589
Maggy Sutherland during victim impact statement:
“Satan is real,” she said. “The hands you hugged me with are the same hands you killed her with.”
“She was not yours to take.”
#SydneySutherland #ARNews
3
41
132
#VIDEO: Destructive storm within the last hour near Mt Tabor Rd in Cabot (video courtesy: Jason Graves). #ARStormTeam #ARwx
5
48
126
**WARNING** -- ⚠️ EXTREMELY GRAPHIC ⚠️
New video released today shows two Pulaski County deputies being beaten before a patrol car was stolen by the suspect earlier this month.
The man was later arrested. Both deputies have been released from hospital.
#ARNews
58
74
119
#BREAKING: Randal Worcester has bonded out of the Crawford County Detention Center after being arrested yesterday. #ARNews
20
58
112
The @SLMPD would support a review of the entire juvenile court point system. Last night’s carjacking could have been prevented. These kids are committing very violent crimes and repeatedly posing a danger to our community. #STL
firstalert4.com/2025/08/07/t…
23
26
132
5,475
4am update (final update until mid-morning): At least 50 people, mostly juveniles, were taken into custody tonight. There were also a handful of gun arrests. Parents are picking up juveniles, at which time, the parent is being cited. #SLMPD
9
10
130
9,796
#BREAKING: #JoshDuggar found guilty on both charges of receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography. #ARNews
4
17
109
The official ‘Find Cassie Compton’ Facebook page: “Please join us in a prayer chain and pray whomever this young girl is, whether it’s Cassie, that she’s found...”
The page encouraging people to turn on porch lights ‘so Cassie can find her way.’
#ARNews #CassieCompton
4
20
113
Most of you know my three passions: community, covering breaking news and social media. My dream job has come true! I’m excited to announce I am headed back to @KARK4News and @FOX16News as a Breaking News Anchor!
13
119
#BREAKING: Crawford County Sheriff says @FBI is investigating the arrest of Randal Worcester for potential civil rights violations. FBI has not issued official statement yet. #ARNews
17
58
103
Our holiday operation continues tonight.
Since Thursday:
Downtown area: 82 people have been taken into custody, 56 are juveniles.
Citywide: 46 firearms have been submitted to @SLMPD's Crime Lab, representing a 130% increase from the same period in '24.
13
9
119
7,083
We just took two juveniles into custody related to fireworks. Officers were called about someone discharging fireworks in the area of 9th and Chestnut. We are calling their parents to pick them up. @SLMPD
46
8
113
20,189
JUST IN: City of New Orleans to require proof of vaccination or a recent #COVID19 negative test result before going into some indoor businesses, like bars and restaurants.
2
17
86
While attempting to break up multiple fights in The Grove, a man climbed on the back of our officer while armed with this firearm. He has been taken into custody.
Thank God, our officer wasn’t shot.
14
14
108
7,607
2am update: Dozens and dozens of people, many being juveniles, have been taken into custody. Juveniles are being held until a parent can pick them up, at which time, the parent will be cited. #SLMLD
4
9
106
6,647
‘95 KIDNAPPING: Alma Police are looking for the owner of this truck with a camper shell. It could be connected to #MorganNick’s abduction on June 9, 1995.
Note the extended gap between cab & camper, window configuration on camper & wrap around taillight.
Send tips: @MissingKids
10
169
98
BIG NEWS: @SLMPD just made the announcement. I couldn’t be more excited to keep working in a city where my family roots are. I’m honored for the opportunity to lead the department’s Public Affairs and Information Division.
11
1
95
8,130
#BREAKING: Associated Press: Republican @SarahHuckabee wins election for governor in Arkansas. #ARNews #ARpx
11
10
89
8:30pm update: There have been nine arrests so far tonight with eight being juveniles. We are detaining all juveniles until their parents can pick them up, at which time, the parents will be cited. #SLMPD
8
10
95
9,205
Crime scene techs analyzing backseat of this car. I'm seeing at least one bullet hole in the trunk area. #ARNews
2
33
82
ASP Special Agent: Quake Lewellyn was traveling westbound on County Road 41, observed #SydneySutherland walking and passed-by. He turned around and returned to her location, abducted her, put her in back of his pick-up truck and sexually assaulted her. #ARNews
28
58
87
BIG (#breaking) NEWS! @LauraMonteverdi joins @KARK4News as evening anchor #ARNews kark.com/news/local-news/lau…
2
8
94
I was driving home from St. Louis & was led to stop at #SydneySutherland’s memorial. Thinking of all the moms but especially thinking of Maggy Sutherland, Sydney’s mom. She opened her home to me a few months ago to share their difficult story. Keep Maggy in your thoughts today.
11
89
Leaving the first day with lots of new swag... must mean I can come back tomorrow for day two at @FOX2now. Super excited to be here!
4
2
90
7,021
Officers are responding to Tower Grove Park after multiple large fights broke out during a permitted event. At least one person is in-custody. Officers are in the process of clearing the park to ensure everyone’s safety. #SLMPD
19
20
89
30,424
WATCH: There's a new urgent warning from @uamshealth Chancellor @drcampatterson tonight. He says if what happened in Marion (59 kids COVID positive in 5 days, 900+ in quarantine) happens at numerous schools, the state's daily #COVID19 case count COULD triple. #ARNews
#BREAKING: UAMS top doctor @drcampatterson urging Arkansas schools, in high #COVID19 transmission areas, to consider delaying in-person instruction because children are more susceptible to the Delta variant.
Dr.: "This school year is going to be totally different."
#ARNews
6
52
77
COMING IN HOT: Arkansas State Trooper hits suspect head-on after high-speed pursuit and crash near I-530 in Jefferson County. Troopers say no one was seriously injured. #ARNews
12
17
82
#BREAKING: Federal agents have arrested Zack King and Levi White, the two former Crawford County deputies, captured on camera beating a man last August during an arrest.
Latest: bit.ly/3WyyJ87
3
23
69
4,798
#BREAKING: State Police make arrest in homicide of former Arkansas State Senator Linda Collins. @ARStatePolice arrest Rebecca Lynn O'Donnell, 48. More to come. #ARNews
12
39
42
I’m thankful and honored that our investigation into a judge denying people the public defender has been awarded with an EMMY. While the judge has been disciplined, this recognition is further proof that local journalism matters.
11
4
82
My heart is shattered. My Aunt Anne, the Hot Springs Village superwoman, passed away.
She loved her family and community so much, she dressed as Mrs. Claus in the middle of July. A few months ago, she was a lead role in HSV’s Mamma Mia.
Our family and Arkansas lost a gem.
21
2
81
🤧🤧
She is a second mom to me down here in Little Rock! I am so blessed to have her in my life (she also keeps me in line)!
Congratulations on your retirement from Little Rock Police Cindy! I love you!
15
83
Little Rock now sits at 57 homicides so far in 2021, marking one of the deadliest years since the 90s. #ARNews
7
56
78
#SLMPD Officer Nathan Spiess is expected to leave @BarnesJewish late tomorrow morning via police escort where he'll continue his recovery. The escort will start at the hospital to Kingshighway and then onto WB I-64. @STLFireDept will have American Flag at Tamm Ave overpass. #STL
2
14
81
6,317