Man Leaving Jail Sends Text Saying He'd Kill His Fiancé

An Oakville man previously charged with assaulting his fiancé now is accused of harassing her by telling her he was coming to kill her.

Noah Pete Leyva, 40, was charged Tuesday with harassment.

St. Louis County Police said the threats started Sunday shortly after Leyva was released from jail on bond.

According to a court document, Leyva repeatedly texted the woman, telling her he was on his way to her with a gun and that he would shoot her. He also said he wanted to see his daughter and was willing to die.

Police said Leyva called the woman while officers were present and said he would shoot her and anyone else who was present. Leyva told the woman the police would have to kill him.

Leyva is accused of assaulting the woman Feb. 4 by grabbing her by the neck and forcing her to the ground in their home in the 2800 block of Woodbridge Estates Drive in Oakville. When officers arrived at that time, he locked himself in the bathroom. He also was charged with resisting arrest.

Leyva is being held in the St. Louis County Justice Center. Bail was set at $15,000.

If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the St. Louis Ending Violence Against Women Network (SLEVAWN) or call the Safe Connections 24-hour crisis hotline at 314-531-2003.

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