Missouri State Representative Arrested Wednesday After Being Reelected
Police say witnesses saw Ealy threaten a man outside a business, and he was later charged with fourth-degree assault and peace disturbance.
- On Thursday, Missouri State Representative Anthony Ealy was formally charged with fourth-degree assault and peace disturbance following his arrest Wednesday in Jefferson City near the 600 block of East Capitol Avenue.
- Voters reelected Ealy on Tuesday with 68 percent of the vote, yet House Democratic leadership had previously asked the 32-year-old representative to reconsider his reelection bid and removed him from committee assignments last spring.
- Multiple witnesses corroborated that Ealy disrupted a funeral service and yelled outside a business, allegedly threatening a couple with violence. Police said witnesses reported causing 'chaos' in the street and outside businesses.
- Ealy remains in custody at the Cole County Jail as of Thursday evening, with the Cole County Sheriff's Department having recommended the charges. His office has not yet responded to FOX4's request for comment.
- House Democratic leadership indicated no plans to reinstate Ealy's committee assignments for the 2027 legislative session. Those facing mental health crises can call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for resources.
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