The Complete St. Clair County Sheriff's Office News Release May 3rd, 2022 through May 9th, 2022

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Sheriff Lee Hilty would like to share more information about the Text Caster partnership.

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We were able to apprehend a fleeing subject within the first two weeks of having Text Caster available!

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Arrests 

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made 8 arrests and took multiple reports during the week of May 3rd, 2022 through May 9th, 2022.

Jones, Melissa- On April 3, 2022, Melissa Jones, 37, Osceola, was arrested by St. Clair County Deputies on a St. Clair County Warrant for 3rd Degree Domestic Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Delivery of a Controlled Substance at a County Jail. The arrest was made after deputies responded to a call for service in regards to a domestic dispute. Upon making contact with the victims, deputies transported Jones to the St. Clair County Jail on a Bates County warrant for Larceny and Domestic Assault. While Jones was in custody of the St. Clair County Jail, warrants were issued and the bond was set at $50,000.00 cash or surety.

Beckmon, Crystal- On May 4, 2022, Crystal Beckmon, 40, El Dorado Springs, was arrested by St. Clair County Deputies on three St. Clair County warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance. The bond was set at $5,000.00 cash or surety.

Cooper, Kac- On May 5, 2022, Kac Cooper, 18, Butler, was arrested by St. Clair County Deputies on a St. Clair County warrant for Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The arrest was made after deputies and Sheriff Hilty responded to a call for service in regards to a attempted vehicle theft in Appleton City. Upon making contact with the victim, the suspects fled the scene when confronted by the owner of the vehicle. Deputies located a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle used to flee the scene and conducted a traffic stop. Deputies ran the VIN number of the vehicle and dispatch reported that it was stolen out of Kansas. Cooper was removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest. Kac Cooper was located with a firearm concealed on his person along with drug paraphernalia. While he was in custody of the St. Clair County jail, warrants were issued for his arrest and the bond was set at $10,000.00 cash or surety.

Packham, Bobby- On May 5, 2022, Bobby Packham, 53, Warrensburg, was arrested by St. Clair County Deputies on a St. Clair County warrant for Felony charges of Nonsupport. The bond was set at $2,500.00 cash or surety.

Allison. Merrill- On May 5, 2022, Merrill Allison, 51, Lowry City, was arrested by St. Clair County Deputies on St. Clair County warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a weapon and a Felony Controlled Substance, Keeping or Maintaining a Public Nuisance, and Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors. The bond was set at $10,000.00 cash or surety.

Tindall, Janie- On May 6, 2022, Janie Tindall, 63, Pleasant Hill, was arrested by St. Clair County Deputies on St. Clair County warrants for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The bond was set at $15,000.00 cash or surety.

Suranofsky, Keelan- On May 7, 2022, Keelan Surofsky, 31, Appleton City, was arrested by St. Clair County Deputies on a St. Clair County warrant for 4th Degree Domestic Assault. The bond was set at $5,000.00 cash only.

Bandy, Jennifer- On May 7, 2022, Jennifer Bandy, 44, Clinton, was arrested by St. Clair County Deputies for Operating a Vehicle without a Valid Driver's License. The arrest was made after deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for defective equipment.  Upon making contact with the driver of the vehicle, deputies were informed by dispatch that the subject did not possess a valid driver's license and Band was transported to the St. Clair County Jail.

Stolen Property in Schell City

On May 3, 2022, deputies responded to a call for service in regards to stolen property. Upon making contact with the victim, he reported that someone stole his orange and white Stihl chainsaw. The victim estimated that the chainsaw was valued at $500.00. Deputies took a report and the investigation is still ongoing.

Sheriff Hilty urges those with any related information to these cases or any others to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.