A Crystal City man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly striking two pedestrians outside Kenny’s Bar and Grill, 7045 Hwy. 61-67, in Barnhart.
The man and the two people he allegedly struck were all injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Trenton Davis Shores, 30, of Crystal City on Aug. 31 was charged with driving while intoxicated causing serious physical injuries, a class D felony; second-degree assault, a class D felony; armed criminal action, an unclassified felony; driving with a revoked or suspended license, a class A misdemeanor; and second-degree property damage, a class B misdemeanor.
He was being held as of today, Sept. 3, at the Jefferson County Jail in Hillsboro on a $100,000 cash-only bond, court records stated.
According to a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office probable-cause statement, Shores attempted to leave the bar in a white 2013 GMC Sierra at about 8:55 p.m. Aug. 30 when his friend, Zackery Trent, 29, of Festus, tried to stop him from driving.
Shores allegedly hit Trent with the pickup. Trent had a broken leg and a cut on his head after being hit, the report said.
Shores also allegedly hit Andrew Parker, 48, of Imperial. Parker had minor injuries and was treated at the scene, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
While attempting to drive away, Shores allegedly struck a concrete barrier pole at the bar, causing extensive damage to the pickup, the report said.
When deputies, Shores had “a difficult time maintaining their balance.” A deputy allegedly had to hold Shores up, according to the probable-cause statement.
Shores and Trent were transported by Rock Township Ambulance to Mercy Hospital South in south St. Louis County, the Highway Patrol reported.
Shores was treated and released into custody. An update on Trent was not available today.
According to the Sheriff’s Office report, Shores consented to a blood draw for an alcohol and drug analysis. Shortly after, Shores reportedly became combative with a deputy while at the hospital, requiring Shores to be sedated.
In March, Shores was charged with a misdemeanor for driving with a revoked or suspended license and failing to yield for an emergency vehicle with sirens and lights activated.
A class D felony is punishable by up to seven years in prison, and an unclassified felony is punishable by three to 15 years in prison. A class A misdemeanor carries a sentence of up to one year in jail or a fine up to $2,000, a class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine up to $1,000.