FHPD Press Releases

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

On the evening of Wednesday, January 12, 2022, the Fairview Heights Police Department received information regarding a parental abduction, which occurred in St Louis County earlier in the day.  The information was for the possible whereabouts of the 4-year-old...

On Friday, December 31, 2021, the Fairview Heights Police and the St Clair Square Public Safety Department were notified of a COVID testing sight on the Mall property that was not a state-supported IDPH testing location.  The people operating the testing sight were...

On Monday, October 25th, 2021, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Fairview Heights police officers responded to High Life, 10230 Lincoln Trail, to investigate an armed robbery, which had just occurred.  Officers found that two males had entered the business, both wearing...

With holiday festivities rapidly approaching, the Fairview Heights Police Department announced that it will participate in a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign from Dec. 17 through Jan. 3. If your celebration will involve alcohol or other impairing...

The Fairview Heights Police Department issued eleven seatbelt and child safety seat citations during the recent Thanksgiving enforcement effort. Our agency also issued fourteen other citations to include 4 citations for Suspended/Revoked licenses. Law enforcement...

On Monday, November 29, 2021, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers responded to the area of Potomac Drive at Concord Drive, to investigate a report of several gunshots being fired in the area.  Officers arrived to find several witnesses, who reported seeing gunshots...

The Fairview Heights Police Department, today announced it’s joining with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local police and sheriff’s departments to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket and Driver Sober or Get...

On Monday, October 11, 2021 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash on IL Rt 161 just north of Old Lincoln Trail in Fairview Heights.  The crash was called in on 9-1-1, by the driver of the only vehicle involved, who reported a pedestrian had...