 “To keep St. Louis safe and sound, We spread the news, we’re city-bound. With facts and truth, we light the way, For safer streets, both night and day.” | St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Weekly Whirlwind of Woes: Overview: Ferguson police arrested 33-year-old Montel Blanks after an argument with his brother turned violent inside their Anabel Avenue home, resulting in his brother being shot and a stray bullet striking an adjacent house. Blanks admitted to the shooting during interrogation and now faces felony charges issued by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, with bond set at $100,000. |
A domestic dispute on Anabel Avenue escalates to gunfire, piercing a neighbor’s exterior wall and leaving a sibling hospitalized.
From Sibling War to Cold Confession: The Night a Domestic Argument Left One Brother Bleeding, Put Neighbors in the Crosshairs, and Landed Montel Blanks Behind Bars
Down on the hundred block of Anabel,
A heated quarrel broke the evening spell.
Two brothers argued right inside their home,
Till reason faded and the temper roamed.
A thirty-three-year-old named Montel Blanks
Let anger rise and shatter through the ranks.
A weapon drawn, a single round took flight,
Tearing through the stillness of the night.
The brother took the hit, the metal tore,
While another stray round passed the porch and door,
Slamming hard into a neighbor’s wall,
Before the sirens answered to the call.
The Ferguson police arrived upon the floor,
Finding wounded flesh and crimson at the door.
The victim pointed clear, the words were said:
His own kin pulled the trigger, malice fed.
Taken down for questioning, the suspect broke—
Admitting to detectives every word he spoke.
The County Prosecutor weighed the heavy deed,
Filing felony counts the law decreed.
Now locked inside the Justice Center cell,
Behind the iron where the silent dwell,
A hundred-thousand bond to clear the gate,
While bloodline fractures in the hands of fate.
From heartbreaking losses to shocking crimes, these stories paint a sobering picture of the challenges facing our communities. Let’s hope for justice, healing, and a safer tomorrow.
St. Louis Crime Chime: Partnering for a Safer Community
The St. Louis Crime Chime is evolving into a mission-driven organization dedicated to partnering with local public safety agencies and community-focused media, such as The Evening Whirl and Real STL News, to shine a light on social and violence-related issues. Our goal is to provide resources that support both victims and perpetrators of traumatic events, fostering healing and prevention within our community.
Through its St. Louis Crime Chime section. This essential platform empowers residents by highlighting emerging threats and safety concerns, encouraging vigilance and informed decision-making. Beyond reporting, it holds individuals and institutions accountable by keeping arrests and legal proceedings in the public eye, promoting transparency and urging neighbors to protect and support one another.
While the headlines often confront difficult truths, they also serve as a rallying cry for action. By staying informed through reliable sources and official police data, residents can move beyond fear and take an active role in prevention and community-building efforts. Together, we can transform awareness into meaningful change, helping St. Louis write a safer, more hopeful chapter for all.
What You Can Do
- Get Mental Health resources help for you and your family
- For daily updates, check the SLMPD Crime and Investigations page.
- For anonymous tips to the St. Louis police, use the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for free and confidential support. We provide free & confidential support to people in crisis for any reason, 24 hours a day.
- StopBullying.gov: Offers resources and help lines, including options for youth and veterans (Dial 988 then press 1).
- Protect our children: https://dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm
Stay tuned, stay safe, and remember: “If it’s crime you seek, we’ve got the streak.
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