FHPD Press Releases

On Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at approximately 5:30 pm, officers responded to an apartment complex located at 5109 North Illinois to investigate a sexual assault, which had just taken place. It was reported that a white male, who resided at the complex, forced his way...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2020 The Fairview Heights Police Department releases Fourth of July enforcement numbers (Fairview Heights, Illinois) – The Fairview Heights Police Department made 30 vehicle stops and issued 11 occupant restraint citations during the...

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For over 40 years, the Fairview Heights Police Department has hosted a summer youth academy.  We are excited to continue this youth service in the form of a virtual academy. Participants can take part in physical training, virtual tours of the St. Clair County Jail,...

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the Fairview Heights Police Department received an arrest warrant, charging: Demarco Q, Robinson 22 years old 200 block of South Church Street Belleville, IL     With one-count of Armed Robbery, which is a class X felony.  His bond...

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Brittany Drive for a mother chasing her daughter down the street with a knife. When officers arrived, they quickly took the mother into custody and began to search...

On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at approximately, 11:40 a.m., officers were alerted to the Fresh Thyme parking lot, 6569 North Illinois, to investigate suspicious behavior; an anonymous caller reported what was believed to be a drug transaction. When officers arrived,...

During the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period the Fairview Heights Police Department placed additional officers on the road to assist with DUI and seat belt enforcement. During the period, the additional enforcement resulted in the issuance of 22 traffic related...

In light of the recent warnings related to COVID-19, the Fairview Heights Police Department is committed to providing the same professional services that residents and visitors are accustomed.  Our command staff has been meeting with other agencies to agree on the...

Fairview Heights, IL – At approximately 0237 hours on March 13th, 2020, the Fairview Heights Police Department and French Village Fire Department responded to the 9100 block of Bunkum Road for a report of a structure fire. Upon the fire being extinguished, a deceased...