Missouri State Representative Arrested on Assault Charges in Jefferson City

A Missouri state representative has been arrested in Jefferson City following a disturbance involving threats.

Anthony Ealy, a 32-year-old Democrat representing the state’s 36th House District, was arrested Wednesday after officers responded to reports of a man yelling and causing a disturbance outside a business on East Capitol Avenue.

Police say the man threatened another person and referenced having a weapon.

Ealy was charged Thursday with fourth-degree assault and disturbing the peace.

He’s being held in the Cole County Jail without bond.