A seemingly minor complaint over a missing chicken strip escalated into a serious altercation, resulting in a St. Louis woman striking a Jack in the Box employee with her vehicle, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

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Dispute Over Missing Chicken Strip Leads to Assault at St. Louis Jack in the Box

The incident occurred on July 16 in the 4000 block of Lindell Boulevard, situated in the city’s Central West End neighborhood. Talanye Carter, 41, reportedly visited the fast-food establishment to address an issue with an order she had placed on July 13.

Carter alleged that her order was missing a single chicken strip. In response, the store manager offered to replace the missing item. Despite this gesture, Carter became agitated due to the lack of ranch dressing provided at the restaurant and allegedly spat in the manager’s face.

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Assaulting With A Vehicle

As Carter exited the Jack in the Box and headed towards her vehicle, the store manager used a different exit to note Carter’s license plate number. Upon noticing this, Carter allegedly ran up to the manager and physically struck their shoulder, reportedly asking, “You’re trying to get charges put on me?”

The confrontation escalated further when Carter returned to her vehicle, put it in reverse, and backed into the store manager. The impact hit the manager’s left foot and ankle, causing them to fall to the ground with visible swelling and bruising.

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Carter Facing Charges

Carter fled the scene but was apprehended the following day. She has been charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree assault by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office and remains in custody without bond. A detention hearing is scheduled for July 30, followed by a court date on August 20.

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