St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

The owner of a popular south St. Louis gay bar has filed a lawsuit against the officers and the city alleging assault and wrongful arrest.

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

Frank Carr left the scene of the accident and took the car to a body shop in an attempt to cover up evidence of his involvement, police said. The officer remains on the force after his leg was partially amputated.

The suspect, who has been detained since 2024 in multiple criminal cases, has a history of behavioral problems.

The guard was treated for injuries to his face. The investigation is ongoing.

The move is largely procedural, but it comes as the legislature is entering a politically charged special session that could result in a new congressional map and restrictions on passing amendments to the state constitution.

The former jail oversight board leader is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Mensah says they were beaten unconscious by police while visiting the jail in 2023.

A jury awarded Mansur Ball-Bey’s family nearly $19 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. Instead of paying, the city is seeking a new trial.

The city sheriff’s department remains in possession of a second firearm.

St. Louis’ civilian-led oversight board was founded to investigate police. A letter from the city attorney has thrown the board’s future into doubt.