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.