Fire hydrant vandalism could cost St. Louis over $250,000

Police investigate damage to 50 hydrants

Nearly 50 fire hydrants in St. Louis have been deliberately damaged and rendered inoperable, city fire and police officials said Sunday. Police are investigating the damage and seeking those responsible. Authorities have not confirmed a motive or what is being done with parts removed from the hydrants. Officials said functioning hydrants are critical to emergency […]

Fire hydrant vandalism could cost St. Louis over $250,000

At least 77 fire hydrants across St. Louis have been damaged after being stripped of their brass attachment points. Firefighters have developed a temporary device to ensure crews can still access water during emergencies while city repairs continue.

Illinois Man Charged After Over 40 St. Louis Fire Hydrants Damaged

St. Louis, MO – An Illinois man has been arrested in connection with damaged fire hydrants across St. Louis, where police say at least 43 instances have been documented and the investigation remains o

St. Louis police bust Illinois man who allegedly stole valves from 43 fire hydrants

St. Louis police nabbed an Illinois man they say destroyed 43 fire hydrants by sawing off their brass valves.  Prosecutors charged 64-year-old Harry Glenn Farmer, of Brighton, with four counts of stealing and four counts of property damage, related to thefts from the hydrants that occurred over two weeks last month.  Get a fresh take […]