Alfonso Bolden, 28, of Chicago, Illinois, United States was recently arrested in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. This is not his first run-in with the law.
Alfonso Bolden
Bolden worked as a door-to-door salesman in Illinois. The Chicago Police Department arrested him on May 12, 2025 for possession of cannabis less than 2.5g and released him on May 13, 2015.
On September 26, 2020, Bolden went door-to-door in Libertyville, Illinois as a solicitor and yelled obscenities at two different residents after they declined his services. That day, he was arrested and charged with three counts of disorderly conduct. For those crimes, he was expected in court on October 21, 2020.
When Bolden moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, USA in early 2021, he continued to work as a door-to-door salesman. On February 24, 2021, he was arrested after being caught on camera using profanity, a racial slur, and calling neighbors names in Charlotte. He allegedly lashed out at his neighbor Kari Ketner after she listened to his sales pitch and turned him down. He was charged with communicating threats, disorderly conduct and simple assault.
When Bolden moved to St. Louis in mid-2021, he worked door-to-door selling magazines. On September 6, 2021, he was arrested in the Tower Grove East neighborhood in St. Louis after getting hostile with a female neighbor who said no after his sale pitch. He was charged with general peace disturbance and trespassing on private property.
From Chicago to St. Louis
Chicago and St. Louis stand as two of the American Midwest’s most historically significant and culturally distinct hubs. Located roughly 300 miles apart, both cities played pivotal roles in shaping trade, industry, and culture across the region.
Situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the nation’s third-largest city, renowned for its towering skyscrapers, bustling loop district, and world-class cultural institutions.Famous for its deep-dish pizza, vibrant blues and jazz scene, and sweeping lakefront views, the “Windy City” thrives as a global financial center.
Further south along the Mississippi River, St. Louis serves as the historic Gateway to the West. Dominated by the iconic 630-foot Gateway Arch, the city offers a rich history tied to river commerce, westward expansion, and deep-rooted sports traditions—most notably centered around its beloved St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis is also widely celebrated for its distinctive style of barbecue and vibrant music history.
While Chicago showcases high-density metropolis energy and massive infrastructure, St. Louis provides a more laid-back, historic riverfront charm. Together, both cities define the diverse character of the heartland.
SOURCES:
- a. Patch
- b. US Bondsmen
- c. Fox 46
- d. KMOV
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