Osceola man arrested on three felony counts
Lewis Thomas |
On June 30, Lewis Thomas, 67, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class B felony of manufacturing a controlled substance, a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance, and a class C felony of unlawful possession of a firearm. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety.
The charges stem from an investigation the day before on NW 526 Road, Osceola, when a search warrant was executed by St. Clair County deputies and members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force. During the search deputies located 10 marijuana plants growing in various locations on Thomas’ property. Several firearms and items associated with the use of methamphetamine were also located and seized as evidence. The items field tested positive for methamphetamine.
Warrant arrest
Jerry Eaton |
On June 30, Jerry Eaton was arrested in St. Clair County on two warrants for failing to appear in court. Eaton failed to appear in St. Clair County court on a misdemeanor charge of possessing marijuana. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only. He failed to appear in Henry County court on a felony charge of receiving stolen property. Bond in that case is set at $500 cash only.
Marijuana plants seized
On June 29, St. Clair County deputies discovered marijuana growing in a field in the northeast section of the county. A total of 94 marijuana plants were seized. The Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force assisted with the case.
Stealing report
On June 29, a St. Clair County deputy took a report from John Mills in reference to a stealing that occurred at his property on SE 175 Road. Mills reported a 2006 Maxey 12 foot single axle trailer and a blue 2005 Twister go-cart missing. The total value of the items was estimated at $2,400.
The investigations in 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.
