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Major Case Squad detectives ‘invested’ in solving Pagedale homicide
PAGEDALE, Mo. – The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is asking for the public’s help in identifying persons of interest in connection with a homicide investigation in Pagedale.
More than 20 detectives with the Major Case Squad are assisting the Pagedale Police Department in the fatal shooting of Jaylin Johnson.
The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on Friday, July 7, on St. Charles Rock Road at Engelholm Avenue. Police discovered Johnson’s lifeless body at the scene, as well as numerous shell casings. Johnson was 19.
Police would like to speak with three people seen near the scene, and hope they may have information about Johnson’s death.
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“We released three separate photos for three individuals—two females and one male—that were taken just prior to Jaylin’s death,” Sgt. Melissa Doss, a spokeswoman for the Major Case Squad, said. “We are hoping someone can tell us who they are, or those people recognize themselves.”
Johnson was last enrolled at Marquette High School in spring 2022. A spokesperson for the Rockwood School District says they were saddened to learn about the tragic death of one of their former students and released this statement:
“Our sincere thoughts and sympathies are with his family, educators, and friends who knew and loved Jaylin. We are checking in on our staff and students who knew Jaylin and may need assistance and support.”
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“I was told the family is very distraught, obviously,” Doss said. “And the detectives are invested; they want to find out who did this.”
Ralph Barnnet, who works in the area, hopes police find the person or persons responsible.
“Things are wild over here sometimes. I feel for the family. Sorry for your loss. Hope they catch the guy,” he said.
Detectives believe Johnson went downtown to meet with some people Thursday night. He was last seen with several individuals just prior to his death.
Police stress that persons of interest are different from suspects. These individuals may have witnessed something, or could know something because they were socializing with Johnson at the time or just prior to his death. It’s also possible they may not be aware of their connection to the investigation.
Anyone with information on the shooting, or recognizes the persons of interest is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – Two people are behind bars after a man reportedly attacked a Jefferson County deputy with a screwdriver during an attempted arrest over the weekend.
Prosecutors have charged Nicholas Davis, 47, and Amanda Davis, 45, of Dittmer, Missouri, with felonies in the investigation.
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The alleged attack followed a traffic stop of a driver in the 9500 block of Jones Creek Road on July 7, though the driver was not Nicholas or Amanda.
According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Nicholas reportedly came out of his nearby home, yelled at a deputy and started approaching him while holding a screwdriver. The deputy initially ordered Nicholas to back away, then used pepper spray.
Per court documents, the deputy attempted to arrest Nicholas, who then struck him in the chest with the screwdriver. Amanda reportedly approached the deputy and pulled him away from Nicholas before both ran inside their home.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says the situation prompted an hours-long standoff involving negotiators, a SWAT team and a K-9 deputy. The situation led to Nicholas refusing warnings and being bitten by a K-9.
Nicholas and Amanda are both jailed in the Jefferson County Jail without bond. Nicholas is charged with first-degree assault on a special victim and armed criminal action. Amanda is charged with resisting/interfering with arrest.
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ST. LOUIS — The new St. Louis schools superintendent will be officially sworn into office today. Dr. Keisha Scarlett took over the job in July after the retirement of Dr. Kelvin Adams. She was assistant superintendent in the Seattle Public School District. The installation ceremony is at 6:15 p.m. before the regular school board meeting.
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ST. LOUIS — A gasoline tanker truck crashed into a Metro transit center near Riverview and Hall Streets early Tuesday morning and knocked over a power pole. The pole is leaning on other power lines. Police have the area blocked off here because there is a downed power line. Ameren and Metro crews are also on the scene.
The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. It’s still unclear exactly what caused the crash, but we do that there was a second vehicle somehow involved. The airbags on that second vehicle did deploy.
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Police at the scene have not been able to give us a lot of details. Metro officials tell FOX 2 that the transit center here is operating this morning for passengers and buses. Access to certain areas will be limited here as clean up unfolds.
A Metro spokesperson says half of the station isn’t being used right now because of safety issues. It isn’t impacting overall bus operations, everything is just happening on the other side of transit center.
The extent of the damage to the actual transit center is still unclear, but I’m told it does not appear to be extreme. A Metro spokesperson tells me there were no injuries to any metro workers or passengers. The tanker driver also was not injured.
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