About Joe
Joe is a St. Louis native who grew up in North St. Louis County, and enlisted in the Navy after graduating from high school in 1980. He was stationed on a guided missile destroyer, the USS Waddell, and visited many South Pacific countries such as Japan, the Philippines, Australia and Thailand.
He graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia's Journalism School after leaving the Navy, and worked in journalism or public relations for more than 20 years.
Joe has about 10 years experience covering local community news, especially in the St. Louis area. While with the Suburban Journals, he was editor of the Warrenton Journal, covering Warren County.
As a reporter for the Journals, he worked beats covering the cities of Florissant, Ferguson, Black Jack, the city of St. Louis' North Side, St. Charles, St. Peters, O'Fallon, Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville.
He describes himself as a conservative who prefers to focus on issues rather than partisan politics. Joe is an active member of a St. Louis County church.
In general, he believes in protecting personal freedom and responsibility, and that government has an inherent duty to protect the health and safety of citizens and to provide infrastructure that is not otherwise profitable for private companies.
Joe has been married for more than 20 years to his wife and they have two sons.
Joe likes classic rock, traveling, being with his family and following the Cardinals, Rams and Tigers. He hates it when his fantasy teams don't make the playoffs.
Wentville Police said Jean Marie Stussie stole items valued at $590 from the Wentzville Walmart, then went back in the store and attempted to steal additional items.
Lamon Clark fired four shots through a sliding glass door while children ages 8, 10 and 12 sat nearby.
Sylvester Garth, of Black Jack, is charged with first-degree robbery.
St. Louis County Police said John L. Crawford got about $675 in the robbery and was identified by a witness.
University City Police said Randy T. Wilson stole tools and lawn equipment from area garages.
Matthew Milford also faces a DWI charge for a 2012 traffic stop in Richmond Heights.
A K-9 unit tracked the robber's scent to some discarded clothing and items used in the robbery, according to St. Louis County Police.
Ferguson Police said Vincent Edwards Jr and two others attacked a man, taking his cell phone and wallet.
Officers stopped Leon D. Thomas as he drove out of a scrapyard after selling a stolen copper downspout, police said.
O'Fallon Police and security helped capture William T. Huggins, who is accused of shoplifting at Kohl's. Officers also found stolen items from other stores in his car.
Crestwood Police said James J. Barker used the card at two locations, including a Crestwood gas station.
St. Louis County Police said Michael Leicht stole copper piping from Delmar Gardens South nursing home and a home in Affton.
St. Louis County Police said Michael Leicht stole copper piping from Delmar Gardens South nursing home and a home in Affton.
St. Louis County Police said Michael Leicht stole copper piping from Delmar Gardens South nursing home and a home in Affton.
Rodney N. Mathes is accused of stealing $15,000 in gold jewelry during the smash-and-grab theft.
Most people on the bus had minor injuries, but the church's pastor blogged that three adults and one teenager had more serious injuries.
Mary A. Mullenix is accused of stabbing her 76-year-old husband to death. Prosecutors charged Mullenix Thursday.
Hazelwood Police said two men were caught leaving the building and another was arrested inside the facility.
