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From Cherokee Street to Soulard: Life in the 3rd District

From Cherokee Street to Soulard: Life in the 3rd District

Update: 2025-09-08
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In this episode of The Brighter Side of Blue, we are joined by retired St. Louis legends Tony Rask (37 years) and Tony Lachenicht (36 years) to relive their time in the 3rd District—one of the busiest, toughest, and most memorable assignments in the city.

From high-speed car chases on icy streets to the chaos of the projects, the guys share wild stories of characters like Sleepy and the notorious Seahorse family. They dive into what patrol life was really like, the bonds formed on nightwatch, the softball rivalries that kept things competitive, and the legendary mentors who shaped a generation of cops.

These are just a few of the stories from the 3rd District—many more are still to come.

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From Cherokee Street to Soulard: Life in the 3rd District

From Cherokee Street to Soulard: Life in the 3rd District

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