St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made eight warrant arrests and took reports of robbery and stealing during the week of March 28- April 4.

Investigation of armed
robbery in Appleton City continues

     The investigation of an armed robbery that occurred in the morning hours on April 1 in Appleton City is continuing. At approximately 4 a.m. St. Clair County deputies and the Appleton City Police Chief responded to Casey’s General Store, Appleton City, in reference to an armed robbery that just occurred.

     During the investigation it was learned two male subjects walked into the store and one pointed a handgun at the employee and told the clerk to give him the money from the register. An undisclosed amount of money was given to the suspect and both exited the store and ran westbound. One of the suspects was described as a slim build wearing black sweat pants, a grey hoodie, a white glove, and a mask. The other suspect was a heavy build, wearing a red sweatshirt, black and white striped pants, and a bandana.

Photo of suspects from armed robbery.

     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.

Trailer stolen from Collins Fire Protection District

     On March 28, a St. Clair County deputy responded to 1310 Main Street, Collins in reference to a box trailer stolen from the Collins Fire Protection District. Fire Chief Abel Smith said the trailer was parked in between the fire station and a building directly to the west. The trailer was described as a white 2003 Fabrique Par trailer with a V nose. There is an aluminum tread plate at the bottom with black letters that read “Collins Fire” on both sides and back.  On the bottom there are letters that read "Rural Fire Protection in cooperation with MDC Forestry Division." Smith noted the trailer was full of garage sale items. The total loss was estimated at $2,400.

     Missouri Department of Conservation Resource Technician Billy Neuenschwander noted the trailer belongs to the United States Department of Defense and it was given to the Missouri Department of Conservation and loaned it for use to the fire department.

Warrant arrests

Dominique Malone

     Dominique Malone- On April 3, Dominique Malone, 26, Kansas City, was arrested at the St. Clair County Jail on a Lee’s Summit Police Department warrant. The warrant charges Malone with failing to appear in court on an ordinance violation for expired plates. Bond is set at $250 cash or surety. The warrant was issued in August 2015.

Geanna Allen

     Geanna Allen- On April 1, Geanna Allen, 54, Lowry City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class A misdemeanor stealing. Bond is set at $1,500 cash or surety. The warrant was issued on March 31 and the charge stems from an investigation in September 2015 when a St. Clair County deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle Allen was driving. She was taken into custody on a traffic violation. During the investigation Allen was found to be in possession of a pair of lace underpants that were stolen from the Dollar General store, Lowry City.

Daniel Smith

     Daniel Smith- On April 1, Daniel Smith, 40, Lowry City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with domestic assault-third degree. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety. The warrant was issued on March 8 and the charge stems from an investigation on Dec. 31, 2015 when a St. Clair County deputy responded to a domestic disturbance on NW 151 Road, Lowry City. Smith allegedly hit a female victim in the face with his fist, placed her in a head lock, and hit her again multiple times. The victim also had a bite injury to her left wrist and her left shoulder.

Edward Haywood

     Edward Haywood- On April 1, Edward Haywood, 32, Deepwater, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original charge class A misdemeanor charge of non support. Bond is set at $2,000 cash only.

Nicholas Taylor

     Nicholas Taylor- On April 1, Nicholas Taylor, 23, Independence, was arrested in Twin Oaks Harbor, Lowry City, on a Carroll County warrant for failing to appear in court of a class D felony charge of resisting arrest. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety. The warrant was issued on March 17.

Dakota Harth-Spor

     Dakota Harth-Spor- On March 29, Dakota Harth-Spor, 23, Overland Park, Kan., was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class C misdemeanor charge of exceeding the posted speed limit by 11-15 miles per hour. Bond is set at $220 cash only. The warrant was issued on April 2015. The original charge stems from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation in October 2014.

Dee Moore

     Dee Moore- On March 28, St. Clair County deputies arrested Dee Moore, 53, Kansas City, Kan., at a residence on NE C Highway, Lowry City, on a no bond warrant from Wyandotte County, Kan. The warrant was for failing to appear in court on an original felony charge of possession of methamphetamine.

     While being taken into custody a container with white powder residue on the sides was located on her possession. The contents of the container field tested positive for methamphetamines. On March 29, a St. Clair County warrant was issued and served charging Moore with class C felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $15,000 cash surety.

Mark Goodin

     Mark Goodin- On March 28, Mark Goodin, 55, Willard, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class B misdemeanor charge of trespass first degree. Bond is set at $500 cash only. The charge stems from an investigation on October 1, 2014 when a St. Clair County deputy responded to SW 250 Road, Osceola, in reference to trespassing on property owned by Bass Pro. Contact was made with Goodin who stated he did not obtain permission to be on the property. He stated he and a few other people were on the property searching for arrowheads.

Arrest warrants issued

File photo-Ashley Mitchell

     Ashley Mitchell- On April 1, two St. Clair County warrants were issued for Ashley Mitchell, 25, Montrose, charging her with probation violation on original class C felony charges of possessing a controlled substance. Total bond is set at $10,000 cash only.

     One of the original charges stem from an investigation in July 2013 at a residence on NW 801 Road, Osceola. During the investigation St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputies and members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force found Mitchell to be in possession of two glass pipes that contained a white powder that field tested positive for methamphetamine.       

     The other original charge stems from an investigation in September 2014 when a St. Clair County deputy assisted the Appleton City Police Department with a call regarding an alleged assault that occurred near Appleton City. Contact was made with Mitchell in the parking lot of Dollar General, Appleton City. During the investigation, Mitchell was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.

     Clint Robinson- On March 31, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Clint Robinson, 35, Albany, charging him with class D felony non support-total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under order of support. Bond is set at $2,000 cash only.

File Photo-Paul Ross

     Paul Ross- On March 29, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Paul Ross, 50, Osceola, for failing to appear in court on March 18 on an original class A misdemeanor charge of stalking. Bond is set at $2,531.50 cash only. The original charge stems from an investigation that started on Aug. 4, 2014 when a St. Clair County deputy responded to Roscoe in reference to a complaint from a 16 year-old juvenile female of a man following her from Casey’s gas station in Osceola. The juvenile stated the man, later identified as, Ross, allegedly approached her while she was getting gas and made conversation about her vehicle. The juvenile advised Ross made her very uncomfortable.  Ross then allegedly made comments about the juvenile being “cute.”  The juvenile immediately left the gas station.  Ross allegedly followed the juvenile approximately 12 miles.  After losing Ross, the juvenile went to a family member’s home and called the sheriff’s office. During the investigation, it was learned five additional young female victims were approached and followed by Ross.

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

Criminal summons’ issued

     Ryley Knowles- On April 4, a criminal summons was issued for Ryley Knowles, 18, Appleton City, charging him with three misdemeanor counts, minor visibly intoxicated, driving while intoxicated, and no driver’s license. The charges stem from an incident on Feb. 3 when a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle he was driving on NW 1501 Road, Appleton City. During the investigation a breath test indicated a positive presence of alcohol on Knowles’ breath. He was taken into custody and later released pending the formal charge.

     Logan Melvin- On March 31, criminal summons’ were issued for Logan Melvin, 18, Collins, and Montana Isenbletter, 18, Weaubleau, charging them with unclassified misdemeanors of minor visibly intoxicated. The charges stem from an investigation in the Collins area on March 10 when a St. Clair County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a headlight out. During the investigation a box containing six cans of Budweiser beer was found sitting on the floor behind the passenger’s seat.

     Jerad Jurgensmeyer- A criminal summons was recently issued for Jerad Jurgensmeyer, 31, Osceola, charging him with class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. The charge stems from an investigation on March 13 when a St. Clair County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle Jurgensmeyer was driving on NE Highway 82, Osceola. During the investigation it was determined Jurgensmeyer was intoxicated. He was taken into custody and later released pending the formal charge.

     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.