Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office

On October 24, 2023, Holly S. Smith pled guilty to DWI- Death of Another, not a Passenger (Class B) and Leaving Scene of an Accident – Resulting in Death (Class D). She was sentenced to 15 years and seven years in the Department of Corrections. On May 20, 2022, Smith struck James Meyer’s motorcycle while on West Outer Road in Arnold, MO, and then fled the scene. Witnesses could keep sight of Smith’s vehicle until law enforcement could stop her. This conviction was not only a product of great police work but also of caring citizens.

James A. Meyer Jr.

Holly S. Smith

West Outer Road

Arnold, MO

Jefferson County, MO

Missouri State Highway Patrol investigators determined both Meyer and Smith were traveling northbound on West Outer Road before the crash. At one point, Meyer began to slow down, and Smith crashed into the rear of Meyer’s motorcycle.

Arrest Date	Arrest Time	Arrest County	Troop
10/31/2023	3:25PM	DOUGLAS	G

Person Name	Person Age	Person Gender	Person City/State	Charge	Where Held	Release Info
HAMPTON, MICHAEL L	55	MALE	AVA, MO	#1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED	DOUGLAS COUNTY JAIL

Arrest Date	Arrest Time	Arrest County	Troop
10/31/2023	2:24PM	GREENE	D

Person Name	Person Age	Person Gender	Person City/State	Charge	Where Held	Release Info
HUNTER, MATTHEW A	42	MALE	WILLARD, MO	1) FELONY DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 2) CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT DRIVING 3) FAIL TO DISPLAY VALID PLATES	COX SOUTH	RELEASED

Arrest Date	Arrest Time	Arrest County	Troop
10/31/2023	11:20AM	NEW MADRID	E

Person Name	Person Age	Person Gender	Person City/State	Charge	Where Held	Release Info
DAVIS, SHERRY B	61	FEMALE	PORTAGEVILLE, MO	1. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED – ALCOHOL 2. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SINGLE LANE	RELEASED FOR MEDICAL	RELEASED