SLMPD Announces Arrest in Fire Hydrant Investigation

SLMPD Announces Arrest in Fire Hydrant Investigation

STL.News Press Release Distribution Services ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), working with the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested Harry Farmer, 64, of Illinois, just before 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in connection with damaged fire hydrants in St. Louis. The Circuit Attorney’s Office issued four counts of stealing $750 or more and four counts of first-degree property damage, totaling eight felony charges. SLMPD has documented 43 instances of damaged fire hydrants. The St. Louis Fire Department has reported additional damage, and detectives continue to determine the full extent. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges are possible. This investigation has

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