St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made four warrant arrests and took a report of property damage during the week of April 11-18.

Samantha Taylor

Warrant arrests

     Samantha Taylor- On April 15, Samantha Taylor, 28, Deepwater, was arrested at the St. Clair County Courthouse on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with three class A misdemeanor charges of violating a protection order for an adult and a class B misdemeanor charge of trespass-first degree. The warrant was issued April 12 and bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

     The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on February 7, when Taylor entered an apartment on South Mahan, Lowry City, and remained inside after being told to leave. A deputy issued Taylor a verbal warning for trespassing at the same location the previous day. During the incident Taylor committed three violations of an order of protection for an adult by entering into the apartment. The residence was occupied by two individuals with active ex-parte orders of protection against Taylor. Another individual who lives within 100 feet of the apartment also has an ex-parte order of protection against her and was home at the time. The orders of protection were served to Taylor earlier the same day in Henry County.   

Robert O’Rourke

     Robert O’Rourke- On April 15, Robert O’rourke, 29, Springfield, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for a probation violation on an original class C felony charge of burglary-second degree. The original charge stems from an incident in January 2015. The warrant was issued in January 2016 and bond is set at $2,500 cash only.

Brittany Moll

     Brittany Moll- On April 13, Brittany Moll, 20, Kansas City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class A misdemeanor charge of possessing marijuana. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only. The charge stems from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation on January 8.

Arrests made in connection with
armed robbery in Appleton City

     Two teenage suspects are in custody and are being charged in reference to an armed robbery that occurred in the morning hours at Casey’s General Store, Appleton City, on April 1.  

Leroy Davis Jr.

     On April 12, Leroy Davis Jr., 17, Springfield, was arrested in Green County on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class A felony robbery-first degree. The warrant was issued on April 10 and bond is set at $75,000 cash or surety. A male juvenile is also in custody and facing similar charges in juvenile court related to the same incident.

     During the investigation it was learned two male subjects walked into the store and one pointed a handgun at the clerk and told the clerk to give him the money from the register. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken.

      “Due to tips and information received from the public the suspects were tracked to the Springfield area,” said Sheriff Keeler.  

     The sheriff noted his appreciation for assistance from the Green County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation and arrests.

     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.

Property damage on SE 400 Road

     On April 12, a St. Clair County deputy took a property damage report on SE Highway 82, Roscoe. Dale Pasley reported someone drove through a 16-foot gate his gate on his property located on SE 400 Road. The gate was lying on the ground where it appeared someone drove a vehicle into it causing the gate to break free from the post it was attached to. A hog panel with a t-post attached to it was also found damaged near the gate entrance.

     The investigation is 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 warrants issued

File photo Stephen Reiling

     Stephen Reiling- On April 14, a St. Clair County arrest warrant was issued for Stephen Reiling, 54, Osceola, charging him with probation violation on an original class D felony charge of driving while intoxicated-persistent offender and class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only. The original charges stem from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation in February 2015.

File photo Jason Brewer

     Jason Brewer- On April 11, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Jason Brewer, 31, Clinton, charging him with a probation violation on an original Class C felony charge of receiving stolen property. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only. The original charge stems from an incident on Aug. 27, 2014 when Brewer sold jewelry that was reported as some of the items taken during a burglary in Hickory County.

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

Court case updates

Joshua Foley pleads guilty to felony drug charges and is sentenced to serve seven years in DOC

http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=66

Arrest warrants issued for Robert Wilson Jr. for failing to appear in court-Total bond set at $40,000 cash only

http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=90

http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=113

Dillion Bennett placed on probation

http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=156

     Carrie Curtis- On April 12, Carrie Curtis, 42, Collins, appeared in the St. Clair County Courtroom for a bench trial on a class C felony charge of possessing a controlled substance. Curtis was found guilty and sentencing is set for May 2. The charge stems from an incident on Nov. 8, 2013 when St. Clair County deputies and members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdictional Drug Task Force conducted a drug investigation at Curtis’ residence on SE 600 Road, Collins. A mirror and digital scales that field tested positive for methamphetamine were located during the investigation. Curtis admitted using methamphetamine and washing it down the drain when she saw law enforcement at her residence.

Prescription drug take back

     The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office will host a free prescription drug take back event on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sheriff Scott Keeler explained the event will allow the public to dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications.

     Participants can bring prescription medications, pills, or tablets in original plastic containers to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, 360 Chestnut Street, Osceola, Mo. Participants are urged to remove personal information from prescription labels. Items that will not be accepted include liquids, needles or sharps, inhalers, only pills or patches.

     “This service is an opportunity; put on by the sheriff’s office, to help prevent pill abuse, theft, as well as ensuring the prescription drugs are disposed of properly,” said Sheriff Keeler. “Though this is a scheduled event, the sheriff’s office will accept unwanted, unused, or expired medications for disposal throughout the year.”