St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made several warrant arrests and took a report of stealing during the week of April 13-20.

Woody arrested on felony drug charge

Dennis Woody, Jr.

     On Friday, April 17, Dennis Woody, Jr., 34, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

     The charge stems from an incident the same day when St. Clair County deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle Woody was driving. During the investigation a glass pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine was located in Woody’s possession. Woody was issued summons for driving while suspended and no proof of insurance. The Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force assisted with the investigation.

Stealing reported in Roscoe

     On April 13, a St. Clair County deputy took a report from Katherine Garver regarding a beer sign being stolen from the store in Roscoe at E Highway and SW 101 Road. Garver said on April 12, she noticed the wires were cut and the sign was removed from its wood framed stand located on the store property to the north of the graveled area in front. The sign was described as a two-sided, lighted, Busch beer sign and was approximately four foot by four foot.

     The investigation is ongoing. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.

Warrant arrests

Amanda Metts

     On March 19, Amanda Metts, 36, Springfield, was arrested in Lowry City on a Christian County warrant for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault third degree. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety.

Anthony Hess

     On April 18, Anthony Hess, 56, Omaha, Neb., was arrested on several St. Clair County warrants for failing to appear in court on class C felony charges of stealing wire, receiving stolen property, stealing a firearm, and burglary in the second degree. The total bond is set at $10,000 cash only.  The alleged crimes were committed in February and March 2012 and in April 2013. Hess was also arrested on an Osceola Police Department warrant for driving while revoked/suspended. Bond on this charge is set at $187.50 cash only.

     On April 14, Kasey Groves, 24, Lowry City, was arrested in Henry County on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony of resisting arrest/detention/stop by fleeing-creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to any person. The warrant also charges Groves with four misdemeanor charges including speeding, operating a vehicle without a license, no insurance, and driving a vehicle to the left side of the roadway when view is obstructed by a hill or curve. Groves is also with two infractions of failing to display plates on a motor vehicle and no seat belt. The warrant was issued on April 13. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety.

     The charges stem from an incident on Feb. 10 with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Groves is also wanted by the Missouri Department of Corrections Board of Probation and Parole for absconding supervision. Groves is currently on probation for three counts of class C felony burglary-second degree. Groves is being held in Henry County on unrelated charges.

Arrest warrant issued

     Nicholas Coleman-On April 13, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Nicholas Coleman, 21, Moss Point, Miss, charging him with a class C felony of theft/stealing-value of property is over $500 but less than $25,000. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

     The charge stems from an incident on April, 11, when Nathan Quinn reported he and Coleman were traveling from Iowa in a company van belonging to 1203 Entertainment, Hermitage, TN. Quinn said they arrived at the Pilot gas station, Collins, and Coleman took 16 tee-shirts valued at $15 each, 240 assorted compact discs valued at $10 each and $1,000 cash. Quinn said Coleman loaded everything into a red Mustang GT that was waiting at Pilot and left.

     Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information related to Coleman’s location to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.

Coffee with the Sheriff to be held in Collins April 23

     Sheriff Scott Keeler will host “Coffee with the Sheriff” on Thursday, April 23, from 7-10 a.m. at Smith’s Restaurant, Collins. The sheriff encourages citizens to attend with any questions or concerns and be a part of making a difference in the community.