St. Peters Man Hit Girlfriend, Pulled Her Hair, Police Say

A man is accused of hitting his girlfriend at their St. Peters residence May 4.

Marvin A. Snyder, 39, of the 3000 block of North Valley Vista Drive in St. Peters, was charged Wednesday with third-degree domestic assault.

St. Peters Police said Snyder’s girlfriend was calling 911 during an argument and Snyder forced her to the ground and pulled her hair in an attempt to take the phone.

Police said Snyder also hit her with an open hand on the left side of her nose.

Officers said Snyder was highly intoxicated and had to be forcefully removed from the residence and threatened officers.

If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the Bridgeway Women’s Center by calling 877-946-6854; or call the Safe Connections 24-hour crisis hotline at 314-531-2003.