FHPD Press Releases

On Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Fairview Heights Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting an armed robbery, which had just occurred.  The location of the robbery was reported to be just outside of the food court entrance at...

On Friday, January 29, 2021, at approximately 7 a.m., the Fairview Heights Police responded to investigate a school bus crash in the 9100 block of Bunkum Road. Officers arrived to find a full-sized Dodge Ram van, operated by Stephen R Brown, 29 years of age, Fairview...

The Fairview Heights Police Department partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement across the state for the 2020 holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.  From Dec. 18 through Jan. 4, law enforcement showed zero tolerance for...

On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at approximately 1 a.m., officers responded to the Metro Link station on St. Clair Avenue at the request of Metro Link security.  Security officers reported that they attempted to escort a man from the train for being intoxicated and...

The Fairview Heights Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement throughout the state for a high-visibility enforcement campaign to crack down on impaired driving during the winter holidays. From Dec. 18 to Jan....

Two St. Louis men have been charged with multiple felonies after over a year-long investigation concludes.     Aaron A. Lewis 27 years of age 5100 block of Terry St. St. Louis, MO   is charged with four counts of burglary and one count of robbery....

The Fairview Heights Police Department conducted (28) vehicle stops and issued (13) seat belt and child safety seat citations during the recent Thanksgiving enforcement effort. The traffic stops also resulted in the following enforcement actions:      ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2020 Fairview Heights Police Department to motorists: This Thanksgiving, buckle up and designate a sober driver Fairview Heights, IL – With one of the busiest travel times of the year just around the corner, the Fairview Heights...

On 09/08/2020, the Fairview Heights Police Department initiated an investigation into a series of sexual assaults, which occurred between 2004-2011 in both Fairview Heights and East St. Louis.  The victim, who is now an adult, reported that a family member began...

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Cedar Drive to investigate a burglary.  When they arrived, the female victim reported that she believed her ex-boyfriend broke into her home, destroyed numerous items,...