Charges filed against County Police Officer in case related to death of 12-year old girl

(KTRS) The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office on Wednesday charged St. Louis County Police Officer Preston Marquart with involuntary second degree manslaughter related to the death of 12-year old Akeelah Jackson. According to a statement, “The charges follow an exhaustive and detailed investigation in collaboration with our partners in the 6th District and Traffic Divisions…