Police SUV Crashes Into St. Louis Bar, Raising Questions about Police Response and Accountability

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A police SUV crashed into a bar in St. Louis, prompting scrutiny over the arrest of one of the bar owners while the officers involved were not tested for intoxication. The bar owner, Chad Morris, was charged with assault and resisting arrest but was released from jail. Video footage showed the police SUV running a red light before veering into the building. The officers, who have less than a year of experience, were not tested for drugs or alcohol due to a lack of reasonable suspicion. The incident is under investigation, and questions have been raised about potential police misconduct.
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