Missouri State Representative Arrested Wednesday After Being Reelected

Missouri State Representative Anthony Ealy, Jr., was arrested on Wednesday after being reelected.

According to the incident report, just before 11:30 a.m., police were called to an apartment in Jefferson City, Missouri, after it was reported that Ealy had trespassed and threatened a woman and her husband.

The report says Ealy threatened the woman’s husband – saying something about a gun then telling him “I’m going to kill you.” The Jefferson City Police Department said multiple witnesses reported a man yelling and causing a scene outside a nearby business.

Ealy appeared to be having a panic attack and mental health crisis, according to the incident report.

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The Cole County Sheriff’s Department recommended he be charged with fourth-degree assault and disturbing the peace. On Thursday, Ealy was formally charged with the aforementioned crimes.

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The 32-year-old was first elected in 2022, and Ealy is the first Black representative for Grandview – and the youngest representative for the district as a whole, according to the state’s website.

Ealy was reelected on Tuesday, with 68% of voters choosing to reelect Ealy.

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