Sheldon man facing two felony
charges after fleeing from a deputy

     Gregory McClure- On April 6, Gregory McClure, 30, Sheldon, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with two class D felony charges of resisting arrest by fleeing- creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to any person, and resisting arrest for a felony. Bond is set for $20,000 cash surety.

Gregory McClure

     The charges stem from a investigation the previous day when a St. Clair County deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on Highway 54. McClure was driving a 1991 Buick Riviera eastbound on Highway 54 and failed to yield to the deputy. During the chase the vehicle increased in speed and crossed the double yellow line forcing oncoming traffic off the road.  The vehicle traveled over 20 miles into Hickory County with speeds reaching in excess of 100 miles per hour.

     Hickory County deputies and Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted with the call and spike strips were deployed. The vehicle’s tires were deflated. McClure exited the vehicle and fled on foot from multiple law enforcement officers. After a short foot chase and struggle McClure was taken into custody and transported to the St. Clair County Jail.

Other warrant arrests

Steven Whitesell

     Steven Whitesell- On April 6, Steven Whitesell, 35, Schell City, was arrested at the St. Clair County Courthouse on three Cass County warrants from Harrisonville Police Department for failing to appear in court on ordinance violations. Whitesell is charged with speeding, failing to register vehicle, and vehicle license inspection. Bond was set at $750 cash only.

Ashley Mitchell

     Ashley Mitchell- On April 5, Ashley Mitchell, 25, Montrose, was arrested on two St. Clair County warrants charging her with probation violations 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 stems 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.

Joyce Frankel

     Joyce Frankel- On April 4, Joyce Frankel, 53, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class D felony non-support. Bond is set at $3,000 cash only.

Gerald Johnson

     Gerald Johnson- On April 4, Gerald Johnson, 52, Collins, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony unlawful possession of a firearm. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety. The charge stems from an incident on Jan. 11, when St. Clair County deputies were called for a well being check at a residence on SE 777 Private Road, Collins. During the investigation a .22 caliber rifle was located by a deputy. Johnson unlawfully possessed a firearm due to his previous felony conviction of burglary in the second degree in February 2013.

Criminal summonses issued

     Joseph Howery- On April 4, a criminal summons was issued for Joseph Howery, 17, Appleton City, charging him with an unclassified misdemeanor of minor visibly intoxicated. The charge stems from an incident on Feb. 3 when a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle he was a passenger in on NW 1501 Road, Appleton City. During the investigation a breath test indicated a positive presence of alcohol on Howery’s breath. He was taken into custody and later released pending the formal charge.