On February 25, 2009, Officer Kathleen Suarez received an assignment for a “Domestic Disturbance” at a local business.  Upon arrival, she observed a suspect matching the description provided by the Dispatcher.  As the officer entered the store, she observed the suspect had his hands in his coat pockets.  Officer Suarez commanded the suspect to slowly remove his hands and put them on the counter near him, with which he complied.

As the suspect turned away, he suddenly reached back into his coat pocket and removed a .38 cal. revolver.  Officer Suarez immediately grabbed the weapon and a struggle ensued.  Officer Suarez took control of the weapon and forced the suspect against the counter and tried to handcuff him.  At this point he was able to break free and ran out of the store.  After making sure the victim was all right, Officer Suarez pursued the suspect who escaped..

With a long history between the suspect and the victim, there is no doubt that the actions of Officer Suarez saved the victim and other bystanders from serious physical harm.  Her display of selflessness and bravery is to be commended.

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On January 30, 2009, Officers Oliver Ford and Aaron Quarles responded to 5934 Natural Bridge for a call for a flourishing of a handgun.  On arrival, they found three subjects sitting in a car. The driver was wearing clothing matching the description of the armed man given by the caller.

While conducting the investigation, the officers discovered that car the subjects were driving was stolen, and the driver was in possession of a stolen St. Louis City Sheriff Deputy’s firearm.  Also, in the trunk of the car there were numerous items taken in a burglary from surrounding St. Louis County municipalities.  Several victims responded to North Patrol Station and identified their stolen property.

As a result of Officers Oliver Ford and Aaron Quarles being thorough and conducting a good investigation, three criminals were taken off the street and a stolen St. Louis City Sheriff firearm was recovered and taken off the street