Desloge Police Department

10/20/2026

09/27/2026

It was a great evening recognizing officers for their achievements and service to this community.

09/26/2026

On September 25, 2026, the Desloge Police Department in coordination with the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office arrested Billy E. Smith, a 74-year-old Desloge Resident on the charge of S*x Offender Present/Loiter w/i 500 Feet of Park w/ Playground/Pool – 1st Offense.

The Desloge Police Department became aware of an incident via social media at approximately 6:00 pm on the 25th of September that a person determined to be a s*x offender and identified as Smith, was observed and photographed at the Desloge City Park. Within hours of this observation, surveillance was conducted at his registered address. During that time frame, coordination between the prosecuting attorney’s office began and it was determined that probable cause existed for his arrest. Uniformed officers were summoned to that residence, and Smith was taken into custody at approximately 7:57 pm. He was subsequently interviewed and transported to the St. Francois County Jail pending an application for an arrest warrant. On September 26, 2026, the prosecuting attorney, after receiving a probable cause statement, applied for and obtained an arrest warrant with a bond of $200,000. The arrest warrant was served while he was in custody at the jail.

The Desloge Police Department would like to commend the public for bringing awareness of this incident and builds upon community and policing partnerships. All charges are merely accusations and defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

09/24/2026

Starting in November of 2025, the Desloge Police Department initiated a comprehensive 9-month long investigation that led to the arrest of 55-year-old Laura Glanz of Desloge after arrests warrants were obtained via the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

In November of 2025, the Desloge Police Department received multiple reports of suspected fraudulent loans that were not initiated by any of the reporting parties. A common nexus of these loans was established and determined to have originated at Flexicash in Desloge, MO. After an exhaustive investigation, it was determined that approximately 137 separate victims were identified as having fraudulent loans in their respective names. The estimated value of these fraudulent loans ranges from $140,000.00 to $170,000.00 spanning a time frame of July of 2022 through November of 2025. In coordination with the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Glanz was charged with 1 count of Trafficking in Stolen Identities (Class B Felony), Stealing $25,000 or More/Teller Machine or Contents (Class C Felony), 4 counts of Identity Theft or Attempt (Class D Felony), 2 counts of Stealing $750 or More (Class D Felony), and 12 counts of Forgery (Class D Felony). Her bond was set at $250,000.00 cash or surety.

All charges are merely accusations and defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

09/09/2026

The Desloge Police Department would like to extend our gratitude for their generous donation from Rick and Tracey Wibbenmeyer. The donation stems from the Doss Days event on August 22, 2026 in which they raised this money for subsequent donation. Pictured in the photo is Jon Steffan, Susan Dix, Tracey Wibbenmeyer, Mayor Pete Pasternak, and Chief James Bullock.

09/08/2026

The Desloge Police Department responded to a person who was a victim of being shot by a fi***rm in the 200 block of N. Grant Street in Desloge. The subsequent investigation led to an arrest warrant for Alexis Garcia Mojica of Park Hills, MO. He was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Use of Weapon (Subsection 3 – Discharge into Home, MV, or Other Transportation).

The incident occurred at approximately 1:16 AM on September 7, 2026, and is linked to a prior domestic violence call at that location hours earlier. The victim of the shooting was confronted by Garcia Mojica regarding that incident and altercation developed in which the victim was shot in the upper right shoulder area. The victim was transported by helicopter for a traumatic injury and released hours later after treatment. Garcia Mojica fled the scene and was located at his residence in rural Park Hills by the St. Francois County Sherrif’s Department and taken into custody. Investigators coordinated with the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and led to arrest warrants being issued for Garcia Mojica. He is currently being held at the St. Francois County Jail on $200,000.00 surety bond.

09/07/2026

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08/23/2026

The Desloge Police Department responded to a call of a gunshot victim at 10:48 pm located 50 Highley Ct. in which a person was shot in the abdomen. The victim was flown from the scene for medical treatment. The suspect is in custody and there is no active threat. More information will be released at a later time as the investigation is still active.

08/05/2026

UPDATE: Tickets are going FAST! If you haven’t purchased yours yet, please visit any of the locations below for ticket purchases.

The Desloge Police Foundation is proud to announce open ticket sales for the 5th Annual Desloge Police Department’s Awards Banquet. Previously awards banquets were not open to the public, however, circumstances have changed to allow members of the community to attend.

The awards banquet is an annual event that recognizes your officers for significant acts. This year, the Desloge Police Department will be recognizing officers for 11 awards and ceremoniously promoting two officers. The guest speaker with Missouri State Representative Becky Laubringer. The event will be catered by Baylee Jo’s BBQ from Ironton, MO, and is hosted by First Baptist Church of Desloge. Doors open at 5:30pm on September 26, 2026, and the event will begin at 6:00pm. Following the meal, the ceremonies will begin and typically all events will be over no later than 9:00pm. Tickets are $25.00 per seat/plate, and all proceeds will support the Desloge Police Foundation. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:

Desloge Police Department
1000 N. Desloge Dr.
Desloge, MO 63601

Amanda Shipman State Farm Insurance
1100 N. Desloge Dr.
Desloge, MO 63601

Country Financial
522 Benham St., Suite A
Bonne Terre, MO 63628

Open Door Baptist Church
202 N. State St.
Desloge, MO 63601

The Desloge Police Foundation would like to thank our sponsors:

Premier Level Sponsors
Craig Wood Shelter Insurance of Fredericktown
Desloge Walmart
Farmington Walmart
First State Community Bank of Desloge
Mineral Area Well Services, LLC

Pro Level Sponsors
Amanda Shipman State Farm Insurance
Sapaugh GM Country
The Cottage Coffee Shop

Starter Level Sponsors
Belgrade State Bank
Boyer Funeral Home
Imo’s Pizza of Desloge
O’Reilly Auto Parts of Desloge
Talley Tint and Customs
The Brain Station
Rockstar Tattoo

Friends of the Foundation Sponsors
Fyre Lake Winery
Dr. Sean and Mrs. Kristina Roney
Mr. Derek and Mrs. Malory Orr
Mr. Richard and Mrs. Rita Sansoucie

07/27/2026

On July 19, the Desloge Police Department received a report of a s*x crime involving an adult female at her residence. The subsequent investigation led to an arrest warrant being issued on David Michael Dooley, a 30 year old Park Hills resident. At the time of this statement on July 27, 2026, Dooley turned himself in to the St. Francois County Jail and is expected to post a $160,000.00 cash or surety bond.

The report indicates that the victim and the suspect were acquaintances and on July 19, the suspect arrived at the victim’s residence. The incident occurred inside the residence of the victim, and the police were contacted almost immediately after the suspect departed. Investigators located Dooley on July 21 and admitted to his involvement in the incident. Upon consultation with the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and after receipt of the probable cause statement, a warrant was issued for Burglary 1st Degree and 2 counts of S*xual Abuse in the First Degree.