St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made three warrant arrests and took reports of property damage and burglary during the week of Dec. 7-14.

Property damage to a vehicle

     On Dec. 13, a St. Clair County deputy took a property damage report from Jerad Jurgensmeyer. He stated his vehicle was damaged with a beer bottle on Dec. 12 at the VFW on TT Highway, Osceola. He stated an individual threw the bottle at his vehicle. A suspect was named.

Property damage to a mailbox

     On Dec. 12, a St. Clair County deputy took a property damage report on UU Highway, Collins. Cheryl Gerry reported she heard a loud explosion during the early morning hours. In the morning she discovered someone destroyed her mailbox with an exploding device.

Burglary complaint

     On Dec. 9, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary complaint on South Lucas Street, Lowry City. Jacquelyn Robinson and Richard Hood reported items missing from their home. Items missing include a NFX full face motorcycle helmet and a black Compact Presario laptop computer. The total value of the items was estimated at $800. The case was forwarded to the Lowry City Police Department for further investigation.

     The investigations 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

Arrest warrant issued

File photo Micky Kottwitz

     On Dec. 7, A St. Clair County arrest warrant was issued for Micky Kottwitz, 40, Osceola, charging him with class C felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety. The charge stems from an incident on Aug. 28 at a residence on NE 471 Road, Osceola. During the investigation, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputies and members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force discovered a soda can that field test positive methamphetamine in Kottwitz’s possession.

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

Warrant arrests

File photo from previous arrest Steven Weess

     Steven Weess- On Dec. 10, Steven Weess, 25, Lowry City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class B felony possession of child pornography. Bond is set at $35,000 cash or surety. The charge stems from a Southwest Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force investigation on Oct. 14 when Weess allegedly possessed child pornography.

Jessica Thomas

     Jessica Thomas- On Dec. 10, Jessica Thomas, 22, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for a probation violation on an original class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only. The original charge stems from an incident in August 2012.

Charles Tigner

     Charles Tigner- On Dec. 8, Charles Tigner, 53, El Dorado Springs, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony receiving stolen property. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety. The charge stems from an investigation on June 14 when St. Clair County deputies took a stealing complaint on SW 815 Road, Tiffin. Kathy Harra reported a truck toolbox missing. She said the box was aluminum diamond plate and noted a cordless electric drill, two drill battery chargers and random plumbing equipment were located inside the toolbox. The total value of the box and its contents was estimated at $700. During the investigation the tool box was located in Tigner’s truck.

     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.