Woman deliberately runs over bank worker installing Christmas lights

In St. Clair, Missouri, on the morning of December 2, 2024, an altercation occurred when Jemma Allen, 41, attempted to access an area designated as closed for the installation of Christmas lights by a crew at the Sullivan Bank. After the crew, working around 9:30 AM, informed her that they were unable to allow her access, Allen became agitated and engaged in a heated argument with one of the workers. Witness reports indicate that her frustration escalated to a point where she verbally assaulted a worker, leading to a dangerous and violent incident. As one of the workers bent down to grab a tote, Allen accelerated her vehicle, a KIA, and struck the victim. The force of the collision caused the victim to land onto the hood of her vehicle, where he desperately held on. In a reckless act, Allen did not stop to assess the situation; instead, she continued to drive away at high speed with the worker still clinging to the hood. The St. Clair Police Department was alerted and promptly initiated a pursuit to track her down. Allen was ultimately apprehended and taken into custody shortly after the event. During her arrest, authorities noted that Jemma Allen attempted to resist officers, but they managed to secure her without further incident. Shortly thereafter, she was charged with second-degree assault, reflecting the severity of her actions towards the victim, along with a charge of resisting felony arrest, which underscores the defiance exhibited during her apprehension. Following her booking at the Franklin County Adult Detention Center, she was released the next day after posting a significant bond amounting to $100,000. This incident comes shortly after another severe case involving reckless driving, where a woman was convicted for causing the tragic death of a bride on her wedding night due to driving under the influence. It raises concerns about the overarching implications of reckless behavior behind the wheel, particularly in festive seasons, where emotions may run high and result in dangerous altercations. The community continues to express outrage and concern over incidents of this nature, questioning the attitudes and behaviors of individuals when faced with situations where patience and civility should prevail, especially during ostensibly joyful times like the holiday season.