St. Louis Bar Owner Arrested as Police Officer Crashes Into Building

The co-owner of a popular gay bar in St. Louis, Chad Morris, was arrested on charges of assault and resisting arrest after an officer crashed an SUV into the front of the bar. Morris and his partner, James Pence, were handcuffed during the confrontation, but Pence was not arrested. The assault charge against Morris was later reduced to a misdemeanor. The incident has raised concerns about trust in law enforcement, and the officers involved will be held accountable for any misconduct, according to St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones. Community members have shown support for the bar, which has been in operation for nearly a decade.