Burglary complaint

     On May 9, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on NE 600 Road, Osceola. Randy Collins reported a caretaker of his property had noticed a broken window and a door open on May 7. Collins said he arrived and noticed several items missing from the residence.  Items missing included an antique coffee grinder, two sets of walkie talkies with chargers, .22 caliber rifle in a green canvas case, worm drive Skill saw, Bostich frame nailer, Ramshot concrete nailer in a orange metal case, 1/2 inch drive electric Skill drill, two model cars (Dodge Charger/Baracuda), six antique pub lights, antique store bean bin, 30 loose arrowheads, two display cases of arrowheads(30 in  each), two antique irons, blue propane torch, and a wooden box with Budweiser logo. The total value of the items was estimated at $1,850.

     During an investigation of an unrelated incident by the Osceola Police Department and the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, items were recovered and a suspect has been identified.

Property damage report

     On May 8, a St. Clair County deputy took a property damage report from a representative of the Twin Oaks Harbor Property Owner’s Association. Damage to a fence and a wooden corner post was reported. A suspect was named.

Calves stolen

     On May 8, a St. Clair County deputy took a report from Tina Chambers regarding stolen calves. Chambers reported a Black Angus heifer a white Charolais heifer missing from her property on E Highway, Lowry City. The estimated weight of the calves was 300-pounds and valued at $1,000 each.

Burglary complaint

     On May 7, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary complaint on SE 201 Road, Collins.

     Dennis Sheldon reported a window was broken on a building located on his property.  Damage was estimated at $120.  Evidence was located at the scene.

     The investigation is these cases are 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.

Youth alcohol enforcement

     On May 7 as part of a national youth alcohol enforcement crackdown, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation related to minor’s purchasing alcohol at area businesses. During the investigation, an 18-year-old minor was used to attempt a purchase of alcohol.

     Sheriff Keeler explained of the five convenience stores where an underage purchase was attempted, one store clerk sold alcohol to a minor. The clerk was issued a citation for supplying liquor to a minor.

Warrant arrests

Michael Stone

     On May 8, Michael Stone, 45, Warrensburg, was arrested  on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class A misdemeanor of violating an order of protection for an adult. The warrant was issued on April 27 and stems from an incident on March 6. Bond is set at $1,000 cash or surety.

John Heistand

     On May 7, John Heistand, 58, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class C felony charge of passing a bad check. The warrant was issued on April 1 and stems from an incident in February 2010.

     Heistand also has felony warrants from Benton, Boone, Johnson and Pettis counties charging him passing a bad check. Total bond is set at $10,647.