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Brentwood honors officers for thwarting YMCA threat and stopping fleeing suspect
Summary
The Board of Aldermen recognized officers Jan. 20 for a Jan. 14 investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly threatened a YMCA and for a Jan. 13 vehicle‑fleeing incident in which officers recovered a firearm and drugs. The awards credited swift recognition, surveillance and coordinated detective work.
The Board of Aldermen on Jan. 20 recognized members of the Brentwood Police Department for two recent incidents that officials said prevented harm to the community.
Major Simpson described a Jan. 14 harassment call at a YMCA in which Officer Hasidic identified a person who allegedly said they would come to the facility with a firearm and harm children. Detectives conducted surveillance, obtained and executed a search warrant, took the subject into custody and seized a firearm, Major Simpson said. The department coordinated with the St. Louis County prosecuting attorney’s office; a cash‑only bond of $250,000 was issued, Major Simpson said.
In a second case on Jan. 13, Corporal Hoppler and PO Slattery located and detained a suspect who resisted arrest and attempted to flee in a vehicle, Major Simpson said. Corporal Hoppler was struck by the vehicle but continued to coordinate the response; officers recovered a loaded firearm and packaged quantities of marijuana that Major Simpson said led to felony charges including assault on a law enforcement officer and aggravated fleeing.
“The collective actions of Officer Hasidic, Sergeant Figgs, Lieutenant Bowersox, Lieutenant Lambert, Detective Pettit, Detective Wilcox and Detective Meyer exemplify exceptional professionalism,” Major Simpson said, and he asked the board to congratulate the officers.
Mayor Dimock thanked the department and noted the seriousness of both incidents. No further public comment was recorded on the awards.
The board presented the recognitions during the announcements portion of the Jan. 20 meeting; no formal action was required.
