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Man charged with DWI in deadly north county crash

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April 5, 2023

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ST. LOUIS – A man accused in a deadly crash last fall in north St. Louis County now faces a DWI charge in the crash several months later.

Prosecutors have charged Zachary Myers, 34, with one count of DWI (causing death of another) in the crash. He was taken into custody on March 30 after authorities acquired a warrant.

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The crash happened on Nov. 12, 2022 just before midnight near the intersection of New Halls Ferry Road and Vaile Avenue. Investigators say Myers was speeding on New Halls Ferry Road and crossed into southbound traffic as he approached Vaile Avenue. The victim, 45-year-old woman Laquita Gandy, was struck head-on and died from her injuries.

According to court documents acquired by FOX 2, Myers traveled nearly 60 mph on a 40 mph road and crossed double yellow lines leading up to the crash. He reportedly told police that a deer or dog ran in front of his vehicle, causing him to swerve before the crash. Some witnesses refute that claim and did not notice any animals on the roads.

Per court documents, an officer observed clues of intoxication, including the odor of an alcohol beverage and glassy eyes. Myers told officers he took pain medicine for his leg earlier that night.

While serving a warrant, police obtained a sample from Myers that revealed oxycodone and a .156 BAC, nearly double Missouri’s legal limit for drivers. Police later recovered an empty bottle of Vodka on the floor of the passenger seat and an empty pill bottle. He was detained after the crash for questioning.

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Myers later made calls from jail stating, “I ****** up, I killed somebody” and “I hit another car head-on,” according to court documents.

A criminal complaint leading to the DWI charge was filed on March 13. Myers is now jailed in St. Louis County on a $100,000 cash-only bond.

In a FOX 2 follow-up report on the crash last November, residents say the intersection where the crash happened is dangerous and hope action is taken to improve safety in the area.

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Man attacks Jeff Co. deputy with screwdriver during attempted arrest

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2 years ago

July 11, 2023

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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 Public Schools superintendent to be sworn in

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July 11, 2023

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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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Gas tanker crashes into St. Louis Metro transit center

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July 11, 2023

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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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