![]() “To keep St. Louis safe and sound, We spread the news, we’re city-bound. With facts and truth, we light the way, For safer streets, both night and day.” | St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Weekly Whirlwind of Woes: Overview: Nicholas Jackson-Mays was arrested at the Ferguson Police Department after allegedly biting a man’s nose during a domestic altercation on Canfield Drive, opening fire on three fleeing victims, and subsequently walking directly into the police station in an attempt to retrieve his impounded getaway vehicle. He now faces felony counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Armed Criminal Action. |

A violent dispute in Ferguson spirals into gunfire before suspect walks straight into police headquarters to retrieve his impounded car.
FROM NOSE-BITING TO GUN-BLAZING: Nicholas Jackson-Mays Stalks Prey on Canfield Drive, Blasts Lead at Bystanders, and Gets Slapped with Severe Prison-Bound Weapon Charges After Brainless Vehicle Retrieve!
Beef on Canfield Drive Turns Straight Carnivore
Late summer heat had the block sweating, and inside a crib on the 2000 strip of Canfield Drive, the vibe went left with the quickness. Nicholas Jackson-Mays and his dawg were going back and forth, trading heavy smoke over petty business until the whole session got toxic. No cap, out of nowhere Nicholas totally lost his handle—didn’t throw hands, didn’t drop gloves, bro went full feral and straight chowed down on the man’s nose. Literally caught teeth to the beak, leaving dude leaking red and screaming bloody murder while everybody else in the crib froze like, “What kind of cannibal menace move is that?!”
When the Trap Goes from Tyson Mode to Gunsmoke
Before anyone could even process the face-snack maneuver, Nicholas wasn’t done showing out. He whipped around, reached for that heater, and cracked off shots point-blank. The victim—still clenching his ruined schnoz—and two other heads booked it down the hall on some high-stepping, pure adrenaline survival sprint. Lead was barking down the corridor, walls getting stitched up while they scrambled down the stairwell trying not to catch a permanent dirt nap. Nicholas let off the rip, dropped the hammer, and dipped out the back like Batman into the afternoon breeze.
A Smooth Getaway Ruined by the Tow Truck
The law rolled up deep—sirens screaming, whole block taped off with yellow caution ribbons. By then, Nicholas had already bounced, ghosting the perimeter. But bro left his whip parked dead in the hot zone. Detectives ran the tags, hooked the ride to a flatbed, and dragged it straight to the precinct impound lot. The scene went quiet, and on paper, the shooter had vanished into the shadows, leaving behind shell casings, a bite mark, and an empty parking slot.
Pulling Up on 12 Like It’s Customer Service
Now, most outlaws know when you catch an open case, you lay low and ghost the radar. But Nicholas wasn’t built like normal folks. Missing his whip, he literally pulled up to the Ferguson Police Department headquarters in broad daylight, strutting to the desk asking where his keys were at. The squad looked up from the computer screen, checked the mug-shot bulletin, and realized the suspect had delivered himself straight through the revolving doors with zero resistance.
Before he could even ask for the ticket stub, click-clack went the cuffs. Just like that, Nicholas earned himself a fresh set of heavyweight charges: Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Armed Criminal Action, and a one-way trip down to booking. Talk about a crashout for the history books.
From heartbreaking losses to shocking crimes, these stories paint a sobering picture of the challenges facing our communities. Let’s hope for justice, healing, and a safer tomorrow.

St. Louis Crime Chime: Partnering for a Safer Community
The St. Louis Crime Chime is evolving into a mission-driven organization dedicated to partnering with local public safety agencies and community-focused media, such as The Evening Whirl and Real STL News, to shine a light on social and violence-related issues. Our goal is to provide resources that support both victims and perpetrators of traumatic events, fostering healing and prevention within our community.
Through its St. Louis Crime Chime section. This essential platform empowers residents by highlighting emerging threats and safety concerns, encouraging vigilance and informed decision-making. Beyond reporting, it holds individuals and institutions accountable by keeping arrests and legal proceedings in the public eye, promoting transparency and urging neighbors to protect and support one another.
While the headlines often confront difficult truths, they also serve as a rallying cry for action. By staying informed through reliable sources and official police data, residents can move beyond fear and take an active role in prevention and community-building efforts. Together, we can transform awareness into meaningful change, helping St. Louis write a safer, more hopeful chapter for all.
What You Can Do
- Get Mental Health resources help for you and your family
- For daily updates, check the SLMPD Crime and Investigations page.
- For anonymous tips to the St. Louis police, use the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for free and confidential support. We provide free & confidential support to people in crisis for any reason, 24 hours a day.
- StopBullying.gov: Offers resources and help lines, including options for youth and veterans (Dial 988 then press 1).
- Protect our children: https://dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm
Stay tuned, stay safe, and remember: “If it’s crime you seek, we’ve got the streak.
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