FHPD Press Releases
Drop It and Drive: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
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...
This St. Patrick’s Day, a designated driver is your lucky charm
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...
Police Capture Kidnapper After High Speed Chase-Victim Rescued Unharmed
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...
Armed Robbery Suspect Charged
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...
Charges Issued in Mall Shooting
“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
Police arrest parental abduction suspect, find 4-year-old unharmed
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...
Police Warn Pop-Up COVID Testing Site May be a Scam
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...
Metro East police departments work together to solve multiple armed robberies
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...
Jingle all the way: Drive sober this holiday season
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 releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers
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...