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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Police Respond to Domestic Disturbance, Find Stolen Firearm

Thomas O'Leary was charged with domestic assault and receiving stolen property.

Police responding to a domestic disturbance also located a stolen firearm in an Affton home Feb. 25. Thomas O’Leary, 45, of the 9300 block of Althea Avenue in Affton, was charged Feb. 26 with third-degree domestic assault and receiving stolen property. St. Louis County Police said O’Leary struck his girlfriend, causing visible bruising, and attempts to choke the woman. While at the home at about 6:38 p.m. Feb. 25, officers found a 30-06 Remington hat had been reported stolen. O’Leary posted a $7,500 bond and was released from St. Louis County Justice Center Feb. 28. If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the St. Louis Ending Violence Against Women Network (SLEVAWN) or…

Monday, March 4, 2013

Man Shoots at Ex-Wife, St. Louis County Police Say

Sanimir Mustic is being held in St. Louis County jail in lieu of a $50,000 bond.

An Oakville man faces criminal charges after he shot at his ex-wife Saturday. Sanimir Mustic, 43, of the 3200 block of Kingsridge Manor Drive, was charged Sunday with second-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. St. Louis County Police said Mustic fired a shot at the woman using an Inter Tech 9 mm Luger. The woman was not injured. Mustic is being held in St. Louis County jail. Bail was set at $50,000, cash only. If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the St. Louis Ending Violence Against Women Network (SLEVAWN) or call the Safe Connections 24-hour crisis hotline at 314-531-2003.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Man Beat, Choked Girlfriend in Affton, Police Say

The man was charged last Friday with second-degree domestic assault.

An Affton man punched, beat and choked his girlfriend last Friday, St. Louis County Police said. Benjamin Murden, 38, of the 9700 block of Arv Ellen Drive, was charged Friday with second-degree domestic assault. St. Louis County Police reported that Murden argued with his girlfriend after he was “caught looking into a neighbor’s vehicle.” After he assaulted her, he fled before officers arrived, police said. Murden is being held in St. Louis County jail. Bail was set at $50,000, cash only. If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the St. Louis Ending Violence Against Women Network (SLEVAWN) or call the Safe Connections 24-hour crisis hotline at 314-531-2003. For more …

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