July's Top News Stories: 11 Stories About Crime, Burgers, Pool Fees and More

Were you on vacation for part of July? Spending a lot of time in the garden or on the lake? Did you miss Patch?

Here's a list of our top news stories for July:

1. Pedestrian Crossing I-70 Struck By Car Early Monday Morning
   Joseph K. Kendagor of Des Peres was hospitalized with serious injuries after he tried crossing I-70 near Wentzville Parkway, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report.
   
2. Man Impersonated Employee, Pulled Knife and Pretended to Kidnap Driver, Police Say
   Brandon Boschert was charged with first-degree robbery and Zachary Wade Hill was charged as an accessory to the robbery.
   
3. Dolson Sentenced to 30 Years on Eight Counts of Sodomizing Children
   Jacob Dolson, of Wentzville, had pleaded guilty to sodomizing four girls ages 3 through 9 in his mother's home daycare.
   
4. Raw Burger Controversy Hits Wentzville
   Should a fast-food employee reimburse for the entire order when a raw burger is returned
5. Plate Check and K-9 Unit Sniffs Out 60 Pounds of Marijuana at Motel
   St. Charles County Sheriff's deputies said they found 57 bricks of marijuana hidden in the car.
   
6. New Bake Shop Coming to Downtown Wentzville
   Kimberly's Bake Shop, 2 West Pearce Boulevard, hopes to open in time for Wabash Days.
   
7. Foristell Man Attacks Son With Baseball Bat During the Boy's Birthday Party, Police Say
   Mark A. Calloni was charged Monday with child abuse.
   
8. Former Wentzville Mayor Paul Lambi Fined by Missouri Ethics
   Commission
   Lambi served as mayor of Wentzville from 2004-2012.
   
9. Plans for New Wentzville Burger King Tabled Until August
   The new fast food restaurant would be next to QuikTrip.
   
10. Wentzille Says Farewell to Qdoba Mexican Grill
    Wentzville Patch Facebook friends gave their opinions about losing the Mexican restaurant.
11. City Sets Splash Station Fees for 2014
    With the addition of Splash Station, the city expects a revenue of $478,000 from its pools next year.