This is a disgusting act.
In St. Louis, Missouri, a disturbing incident unfolded as Gregory D. Seddens Jr., aged 34, faces serious accusations involving the assault of a pastor alongside car theft. The distressing event transpired on January 8 at the crossroads of Lee Avenue and Peck Street within the Fairground neighborhood. Allegedly, Seddens utilized a baseball bat to shatter the pastor’s car windows before proceeding to violently assault him, resulting in the pastor sustaining injuries amidst the tumultuous encounter.
Following the assault, Seddens purportedly absconded from the scene using another vehicle, while an accomplice absconded with the pastor’s car. Subsequently, authorities apprehended Seddens in Kirkwood, where he was discovered in possession of a stolen vehicle, although confirmation regarding its identity as the pastor’s vehicle remains pending. The identity of the pastor, who graciously provided shelter to Seddens previously in University City, has not been disclosed.
Law enforcement has levied several charges against Seddens, including first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, first-degree property damage, and two counts of armed criminal action. Investigators are exploring the possibility that the assault and theft stemmed from the pastor’s prior action of filing a police report against Seddens upon discovering missing possessions.
Seddens’ criminal history further complicates the situation, with warrants issued for robbery in Illinois and a previous arrest in Kirkwood for the possession of a stolen vehicle and a firearm. This unfortunate incident sheds light on the broader crime landscape prevalent in the St. Louis community, where such occurrences sadly occur with regularity.
In a separate yet equally distressing event, Pastor Mike Coleman of Carondelet Baptist Church fell victim to a harrowing carjacking orchestrated by two teenagers wielding firearms. Despite enduring this traumatic ordeal, Coleman has made the decision to pursue charges against his assailants, driven by a desire for accountability and a profound commitment to extending grace and forgiveness, particularly to the younger generation. He perceives this adversity as an opportunity not solely for seeking justice but also for steering youth towards a more positive trajectory in life.