A workplace promotion at a Bridgeton McAlister’s reportedly led to a violent confrontation Monday morning, when a St. Louis County man allegedly attacked a co-worker inside a restaurant office. According to court records, the woman was strangled until she went limp before the general manager unlocked the door and stopped the assault. The incident unfolded shortly after 10:30 a.m., and authorities have now charged the man with felony offenses tied to the attack.
Charges and the alleged attack
Prosecutors have charged Jevon Mallory with one count of first-degree assault and one count of first-degree burglary. Court records state that Mallory entered the office, closed and locked the door, and then began strangling the co-worker while telling her he was going to kill her. The general manager intervened, freeing the woman and detaining Mallory until authorities arrived. According to KMOV, Mallory told officers he had applied for the same promotion and came to work that morning intending to kill his co-worker.
State law and penalties
Under Missouri law, first-degree assault applies when someone attempts to kill or knowingly causes, or attempts to cause, serious physical injury, and it is classified as a class B felony. First-degree burglary can be charged when a person unlawfully remains in a building and injures or threatens a non-participant, with penalties heightened when someone is present or threatened during the crime. As outlined by the Missouri Revisor of Statutes and noted in legal summaries, convictions on these offenses can result in years in prison.
Past conviction and custody
KMOV reports that Mallory has a prior 2014 conviction for strangling a woman in a Meramec Community College bathroom, a case in which he was sentenced to 10 years. The station reports that he is currently being held at the St. Louis County Justice Center on a $500,000 cash-only bond, with no 10 percent option available. Prosecutors are reviewing court records and will move the case through the county’s arraignment and charging process, according to the station.
What’s next
The case is set to proceed in St. Louis County Circuit Court, where docket entries and Missouri Case.net will list upcoming hearings and new filings, according to the county court portal. Members of the public can monitor filings and calendar updates through the St. Louis County court site. For information on custody status and the facility itself, the St. Louis County Department of Justice Services oversees the jail where the defendant remains while the case moves forward.
