St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made several warrant arrests and took reports of burglaries during the week of February 23-March 2.
Schmutz charged with four felony counts for pharmacy burglary
James Schmutz |
On Monday afternoon, March 2, a St. Clair County arrest warrant was issued and read to James Schmutz, 38, Osceola, charging him with four felony counts in reference to burglary reported at the Citizen's Memorial Hospital Pharmacy, Osceola on March 1. Schmutz is charged with class B felony theft/stealing, class C felony burglary in the second degree and two class B felony charges of distribution of a controlled substance.
An investigation discovered an estimated 7,000 prescription narcotic pills including hydrocodone, morphine and oxycodone were stolen from the pharmacy. The pills were located at a residence on SW 50 Road, Osceola, the same day and Schmutz was taken into custody. The street value of the drugs stolen was estimated at $83,000.
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force assisted the Osceola Police Department with the case.
Burglary report
On March 1, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report at a residence on SE Highway 54, Osceola. Willis and Beverly Bearden reported a cell phone, jewelry, currency, and a .22 caliber revolver missing. The investigation is ongoing.
Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information on this case to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.
Felony drug arrest
Sandra Hash |
On Feb. 26, Sandra Hash, 50, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. The warrant was issued the same day and stems from an investigation conducted by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force on Feb. 25 at Hash’s residence on SW Monegaw Ave., Roscoe. During the investigation methamphetamines was located. Hash was taken into custody and later released pending the formal charge. Bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety.
Other warrant arrests
Ashley Mitchell |
On March 2, Ashley Mitchell, 24, Montrose, was arrested in Osceola on two St. Clair County warrants for probation violations on original charges of possessing a controlled substance from incidents in July 2013 and Sept. 16, 2014. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety in each case.
Jennifer Havens |
On March 2 Jennifer Havens, 27, Appleton City, was arrested in Osceola on three Henry County warrants, a misdemeanor probation violation on an original driving while intoxicated charge, failing to appear in court on charges of driving while revoked/suspended and failing to display plates. Total bond is set at $1,341 cash or surety.
Jacob Harper |
On March 2, Jacob Harper, 24, Osceola, was arrested in Osceola on a probation violation warrant on an original felony charge of theft/stealing in November 2012. The warrant was issued the same day and bond is set at $5,000 cash only.
Sarah Bloom |
On March 1, Sarah Bloom, 47, Osceola, was arrested at the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office on three Humansville Police Department warrants, no insurance, failing to obey traffic control device and driving while revoked. Total bond is set at $350 cash only.
Karen Kennedy |
On March 1, Karen Kennedy, 37, Clinton, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Hickory County warrant for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of stealing. Bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety.
Darren Troxel |
On Feb. 27, Darren Troxel, 47, El Dorado Springs, was arrested in St. Clair County on a warrant for failing to appear in court on an original misdemeanor charge of nonsupport. Bond is set at $1,000 cash only. The warrant was issued on Feb. 4. Troxel was also arrested on a El Dorado Spring Police Department warrant for contempt of court. Bond on this charge is set at $291.
Jason Comer |
On Feb. 27, Jason Comer, 34, Bolivar, was arrested in St. Clair County on a no bond parole violation warrant out of Jackson County.
Gerald Johnson |
On Feb. 26, Gerald Johnson, 50, Collins, was arrested at his residence on a St. Clair County probation revocation warrant on an original class C felony charge of burglary in the second degree. The warrant was issued on December 10, 2014 and stems from an original incident in August 2012. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only.
Natasha Enochs |
On Feb. 25, Natasha Enochs, 32, Sheldon, was arrested in Roscoe on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original misdemeanor charge of stealing motor fuel. The warrant was issued on Feb. 9 and stems from an incident on Sept. 26, 2013. Bond is set at $216 cash only. Enochs was also arrested on a warrant from Vernon County charging her with a class C felony of theft/stealing. The warrant was issued on December 9, 2014 and stems from an incident in November 2014. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety.
Timmie McIntire |
On Feb. 24, Timmie McIntire, 23, Appleton City, was arrested in Osceola on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony of non-support, total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under order of support. The warrant was issued on Feb. 11 and stems from an incident in November 2013. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety.
Zachary VanHolt |
On Feb. 24, Zachary VanHolt, 25, Collins, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. The warrant was issued on Feb. 23 and stems from an incident in November 2014 when a St. Clair County deputy conducted a traffic stop in Collins. During the investigation an ink pen shaft that tested positive for methamphetamines was located in the glove box. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.
Bobbie Shull |
On Feb. 23, Bobbie Shull, 28, St. Johns, MI, formerly from Appleton City, was arrested on a St Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original misdemeanor charge of animal health and safety from Appleton City Police Department. The warrant was issued in September 2014 and stemmed from an incident in March 2014. Bond is set at $150 cash only.
Arrest warrant issued
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Ragina Barbour |
On Feb. 26, a St. Clair County arrest warrant was issued for Ragina Barbour, 40, Appleton City, charging her with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. The charge stems from an investigation conducted by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, Appleton City Police Department and Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force at Barbour’s residence on East Arbor Street, Appleton City. During the investigation methamphetamines was located. Barbour was taken into custody and later released pending the formal charge. Bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety.
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Brad Larson |
On Feb. 25, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Brad Larson, 56, Wichita, Ks., for failing to appear in court on two class C felony charges of passing a bad check. The charges stem from incidents on February 12-13, 2013. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.
Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information concerning Barbour or Larson’s location to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org
Criminal summons issued
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Connie DeHart after
her arrest in July
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On Feb. 23, a criminal summons was issued for Connie DeHart, 43, Collins, charging her with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. The summons was issued on Feb. 23 and stemmed from an incident in July 2014 when a St. Clair County deputy responded to SE 475 Road, Collins, in reference to a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation contact was made with DeHart, who allegedly threw a small bag into a ditch. The bag was retrieved and the contents tested positive for methamphetamine. DeHart was arrested immediately following the incident, but posted a $10,000 surety bond and was released pending formal charges. Court proceedings are scheduled for April 3.
Scam attempts being made on citizens
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office warns citizens of recent scam attempts being made on citizens. Sheriff Scott Keeler said a citizen recently reported receiving a telephone call with a recorded message stating they owed money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The message stated if the citizen did not follow instructions regarding payment, the IRS would confiscate their assets. The sheriff said luckily the citizen did not interact with the call, recognized it as a scam and called the sheriff’s office to report it.
The sheriff explained another citizen actually talked to an individual claiming to be from the IRS who stated the citizen owed money. The citizen was threatened by the individual saying a warrant will be issued if the debt is not paid.
“Government agencies like the IRS will not attempt to contact individuals by phone, email or text” said Sheriff Keeler. “The agencies will only mail tax information to individuals. As frustrating as these calls may be, there is no crime committed until money is exchanged.”
For additional information on protecting against scams please visit the crime tips page on the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office website, www.scsomo.org.
