FHPD Press Releases

The Fairview Heights Police Department announced it is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign May 13 – 31 and reminds motorists to buckle up. “Click It or Ticket” focuses on safety education and law enforcement support to save...

The Fairview Heights Police Department announced it issued 45 handsfree law violations and 35 other citations during the April distracted driving enforcement period. The Fairview Heights Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway...

On Saturday, April 16, 2022, the St. Clair County State's Attorney issued a warrant of arrest for; 43 year old, Danny R  Brackey, II, of Mascoutah, charging him with Aggravated Battery-Great Bodily Harm, a Class 3 felony.  Brackey's bond has been set at $75,000 (10%...

On Thursday, April 14 2022, at approximately 1:36 p.m., officers from the Fairview Heights Police Department responded to the T.G.I. Friday’s parking lot, 6900 North Illinois, for a vehicle verses pedestrian crash.  While officers responded, it was learned that the...

On Thursday, April 7th, 2022 at approximately 7:10 pm, a uniformed Fairview Heights Police Officer was patrolling inside of the St. Clair Square Mall.  The officer was contacted by employees and told that two subjects had just stolen items from their store.  The...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Fairview Heights Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to remind motorists to...

As we head into St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Fairview Heights Police Department is reminding motorists that they will be out in full force to keep our roads safe while the green beer flows. In addition to looking for alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers, the Fairview...

On Sunday, February 27, 2022 at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Fairview Heights Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a female reporting she was being held at gunpoint in a vehicle at Circle K, 10070 Bunkum Road.  The female disconnected as her captor returned...

On 12/21/2021 at approximately 4 p.m., officers responded to Hobby Lobby, 6549 North Illinois to investigate an armed robbery that had just occurred on the parking lot.  When officers arrived, it was learned that a male suspect had approached a male putting packages...

“The actions of these three individuals will be vigorously prosecuted by my office. Violent acts
like this which put innocent bystanders at risk of serious harm will not be tolerated. We commend
the Fairview Heights Police Department and all assisting agencies for their quick response and
thorough investigation of this matter.” – James Gomric