In a statement provided by a spokeswoman, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell praised St. Ann police for their work. Bell said his office has asked the court to deny bail for Hamm.

“We believe based on the nature and seriousness of these charges the defendant should not be released,” Bell’s statement said.

According to KMOX’s online biography of Hamm, which was deleted after this article posted to STLtoday.com, Hamm started his broadcasting career with KMOX in 1975 by sharing entertainment reviews on the Jack Carney show.

“His assignments today include leading theater openings and major motion pictures,” the profile said.

He is also “a regular on Total Information AM Weekend Edition and is a contributor on the Charlie Brennan Show,” the profile said. Hamm has conducted numerous interviews with celebrities and was a founding member of the St. Louis Theater Circle, a local arts critics organization.

Hamm also served in the Navy and helped found St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s development board, received an award from the hospital and is a specialist with the West County EMS & Fire Protection District, his profile said.