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NEWS RELEASE
Date: 10-5-2026 Media Relations Office
For Immediate Release 573-335-6621 / F: 573-339-6362
Ptlm. Bobby Newton (x1393)
Rnewton@cityofcape.org
Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrian
On October 4, 2026, at about 11:48 a.m., officers with the Cape Girardeau Police
Department responded to the 1000-Block of Bloomfield Rd. in reference to a juvenile
struck by a vehicle.
The preliminary investigation revealed a 2018 Nissan Altima being driven by Deandre
Baylis (22) of Cape Girardeau, MO was traveling east bound on Bloomfield Rd. as a
juvenile traveling south on Hanover St. riding a scooter was struck by the Altima.
The juvenile was being treated by medical personnel and was transported to an area
hospital for further treatment.
Throughout the investigation, it was determined the probable contributing circumstances
causing the crash was due to Baylis using his cell phone while operating the vehicle
along with the juvenile failing to stop for a posted stop sign. Officers also learned the
vehicle Baylis was operating was improperly registered and did not have current
insurance. As officers attempted to detain Baylis, he resisted officers.
Baylis was transported to the Cape Girardeau Police Department and formally charged
through the Cape Girardeau County Prosecutors Office with Class A misdemeanor of
resisting an arrest, Class B misdemeanor of C&I driving, Class B misdemeanor of
operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic communication device, Class B
misdemeanor of failure to register motor vehicle, and Class D misdemeanor of failure to
maintain financial responsibility. Baylis is currently being held on a $5,000 cash-only
bond.
An offense charge is merely an accusation; the defendant is presumed innocent until
proven guilty.
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