St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made three warrant arrests, took reports of property damage, threat with a firearm and stealing during the week of Nov. 9-16.

Property damage on NE 925 Road

     On Nov. 13, a St. Clair County deputy took a property damage report on NE 925 Road, Lowry City. Steven Bonner reported a screen on his door was cut and there was damage to a door frame. Nothing appeared to be missing from the residence.

Report of threat made with firearm

     On Nov. 11, St. Clair County deputies took a report from Clint Wombles on Highway V near Vista in reference to an individual pointing a pistol at him. Wombles explained he was riding his bicycle and a small black truck, with two individuals inside, approached him and waived a gun at him. Deputies searched the area and were unable to locate the vehicle.

Stealing complaint on SE 1000 Road, Collins

     On Nov. 9, St. Clair County deputies took a stealing complaint on SE 1000 Road, Collins. Toby Long reported several items missing from under a mobile home and from a shed. Stolen items included: two buckets of plumbing parts, a four way wrench, a homemade cannon, a sickle bar mower, a four inch grinder, a six inch grinder, Vice Grips and C clamps, an air drill, three Stihl chainsaws, a one row horse drawn planter, a 210 volt electric heater, and three air die grinders. The total value of the items was estimated at $1,585.

     The investigations in these cases are ongoing. Sheriff Keeler stated those with any related information should contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org

Warrant arrests

Jacqueline Orr

     Jacqueline Orr- On Nov. 14, Jacqueline Orr, 21, Linneus, was arrested in Osceola on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class D felony of non support-total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under order of support. The warrant was issued on Oct. 26 and bond is set at $1,000 cash only.

Cordell Edmunds

Cordell Edmunds- On Nov. 11, Cordell Edmunds, 25, Leeton, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Henry County warrant for failing to appear in court on a stealing charge. Bond is set at $500 cash only.

Austin Horn

     Austin Horn- On Nov. 10, Austin Horn, 21, Leeton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for a probation violation on an original class D felony charge of resisting/ interference with arrest. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.

     The original charge stems from an incident on Sept. 1 when St. Clair County deputies were dispatched to Lowry City in reference to a domestic in progress. Information was obtained Horn allegedly broke out a window and was headed to the park armed with a knife. Horn was located and ordered to stop several times. Each time, he failed to obey and took off running from deputies. When he approached the intersection of Griswald and Third streets, a citizen jumped out and yelled at him.  Horn turned around and charged at one of the deputies. The deputy deployed a taser and Horn was taken into custody. While the deputy was preparing his vehicle to transport Horn to the jail, Horn was able to break custody and took off running again until a citizen tripped him causing him to fall to the ground. Horn was taken into custody and transported to the St. Clair County Jail. A knife was recovered that Horn allegedly threw in a ditch while running. The investigation revealed the incident started when Horn allegedly asked for $80 from a family member and was refused. There was a physical altercation regarding a cellular phone and threats were made.

     Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 Coffee with the Sheriff to be held in Appleton City Nov. 19

     Sheriff Scott Keeler will host “Coffee with the Sheriff” on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7-10 a.m. in the cafeteria at Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City. The sheriff strongly encourages citizens to attend with any questions or concerns and be a part of making a difference in the community.