St. Louis Circuit Attorney

Ramon Chavez-Rodriguez pleaded guilty in October to two charges stemming from the 2024 crash, including felony driving while intoxicated.

Terrence Ruffin faces four felony and two misdemeanor charges after an Internal Affairs investigation.

Ramon Chavez-Rodriguez admitted that he was drunk when he lost control of his vehicle, killing St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer David Lee.

In the five years since its launch, the Tap In Center has helped more than 3,300 people achieve good standing with the courts.

In St. Louis, people whose loved ones were killed said they didn’t know what to expect from the police. This guide explains the process.

Then-Gov. Mike Parson appointed Gabe Gore as St. Louis circuit attorney in 2023. Gore then won a full term in August.

Tishaura Jones’ loss in last month’s mayor’s election is part of a trend in St. Louis-area politics over the past few years. After ascending to some of the most powerful posts in local government, several Black female political figures either left office or were defeated.

A state audit found former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner misspent nearly $60,000 from an office fund on items such as personal legal expenses, a Sam’s Club membership and disc jockey services.

Ramon Chavez-Rodriguez faces felony charges including DWI death of a law enforcement officer, exceeding the posted speed limit and operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office plans to appeal, which would likely block Dunn’s release.