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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Ellisville park attack: an 18-year-old is charged with first-degree assault

Plus, Olivette's Chevys has closed, and Prop A is on the Nov. 3 ballot.

The Daily Chesterfield team2 stories11 sources4 min read

Crime & CourtsTop story

An 18-year-old is charged after a hate-motivated attack at Ellisville's Bluebird Park

Police arrested the suspect hours after the attack

  1. Oct. 21Attack at around 2:20 a.m.
  2. Oct. 21Ellisville police stop Alahmad's vehicle around 10 p.m. and take him into custody.
  3. Oct. 28Alahmad will appear for a bond reduction hearing.
  4. Nov. 17Alahmad's preliminary hearing is scheduled.

Source: FOX 2

If you use , here's what police say happened there. Around 2:20 a.m. on Oct. 21, a man went to meet someone he knew as "Adam" from a dating site, FOX 2 reports. "Adam" said, "I actually hate gay people," and four men came out of the bushes and punched and kicked him, KMOV reports. The victim ran to his car and drove to the police station.

Detectives said Flock cameras captured Abdulwareth A. Alahmad, 18, leaving the park. The victim identified him in a photo lineup. He remains jailed.

The case comes down to a few numbers

$200,000
cash-only bond Alahmad remains jailed on
4
men who came out of the bushes
18
is Alahmad's age, police say

Sources: FOX 2, KMOV

  • Charges: first-degree assault; property damage motivated by discrimination
  • Evidence: surveillance video, Flock cameras, photo lineup
  • Tips on similar incidents: Ellisville police, 636-227-7777

An attorney says Alahmad was mistakenly identified, KSDK reports. Police believe there are unreported incidents like this one.

Dining

Chevys Fresh Mex in Olivette has closed, but the South County location is still open

If you've been meaning to stop by Chevys on Olive Boulevard, you're too late. The Olivette restaurant closed after service Sunday, Oct. 25, FOX 2 reports. St. Louis Magazine says it ended a run of more than 30 years.

One Chevys is closed and one is open

LocationAddressStatus
Olivette9119 Olive Blvd.Closed after service Oct. 25
Tesson Ferry12466 Tesson Ferry RoadOpen for lunch and dinner daily

Sources: FOX 2, St. Louis Magazine

General manager Tyler Strickland said he learned of the closure Thursday. He cited a summer sales decline, HVAC problems and a broken beer cooler.

The Olivette building has had several lives

  1. 1953Quonset hut serves as a Ladue Local Lines bus garage as early as this date.
  2. 1980sBuilding houses Tayloe Glass and Trim.
  3. Oct. 25Chevys closes after service at 9119 Olive Blvd.

Sources: St. Louis Magazine, FOX 2

  • Tesson Ferry owners: Bob and Johanna Menendez
  • Several Olivette employees will join the Tesson Ferry staff
  • Menendez says Tesson Ferry prices are 35% cheaper than Olivette's

News Notes

Prop A

on the Nov. 3 ballot decides whether Missouri's 2025 congressional map takes effect after the 2026 election cycle. A "yes" puts it in effect by 2028, and a "no" keeps the 2022 lines, STLPR reports. STLPR

Lindbergh case

Prosecutors charged James B. Wilder III of Ballwin, a former Lindbergh teacher and coach, with another count of second-degree statutory sodomy, and authorities say they've confirmed a fourth victim. He was charged in September with three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and first-degree attempted sodomy. FOX 2

Plant Italia

Plant Italia, a vegan Italian ghost kitchen, shares a space with Bombay Food Junkies at 12955 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. It's open Monday through Saturday from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sauce Magazine

Junior golf

The Legends 13U All-Stars of Legends Country Club in Eureka will play as Team Missouri in the 13U PGA Jr. League Championship at PGA Frisco, Nov. 11-15. The roster includes Josh Hooper, 10, of Wildwood. West Newsmagazine

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Legends won the regional final on a holes-won tiebreaker

  • Western Kentucky All-Stars5
    Legends 13U All-Stars7
    FinalTied 6-6, Legends advanced on the holes-won tiebreaker, 7-5.

Source: West Newsmagazine

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Ellisville park attack: an 18-year-old is charged with first-degree assault

Plus, Olivette's Chevys has closed, and Prop A is on the Nov. 3 ballot.

The TLDR

  1. An 18-year-old is charged in the Bluebird Park attack in Ellisville
  2. Olivette's Chevys closed Sunday; the Tesson Ferry location stays open
  3. Prop A on the Nov. 3 ballot decides Missouri's 2025 congressional map
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