St. Charles Man Fatally Stabbed Man In Car With His Ex: Police

BEL-RIDGE, MO — Prosecutors say 27-year-old Nicholas Oliver, of St. Charles, fatally stabbed a man in north St. Louis County early Sunday morning after finding him in a car with his ex-girlfriend.

The incident happened shortly before 5 a.m. in the 4000 block of Belfore Drive in the municipality of Bel-Ridge. Thirty-six-year-old Lewis Trendley, of St. Peters, was taken to a hospital where he later died.

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Prosecutors say Oliver opened the car door to confront Trendley and stabbed him multiple times during a resulting argument.

Oliver is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is held on $250,000 cash-only bond and has several other assault, weapons and drug charges on his record.

The Bel-Ridge and St. Louis County police departments are investigating. Anyone with information should contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). All callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Tips can also be submitted through the CrimeStoppers website or free app.

As in every case, charges are merely accusations, not proof of guilt.

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