St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made 11 warrant arrests during the week of May 2-9. The sheriff reminds citizens of the annual youth alcohol enforcement crackdown “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” running through May 16. He noted during the campaign deputies will be aggressively looking for substance–impaired drivers and will arrest anyone caught driving impaired. 

Warrant arrests

Raven Collins- On May 9, Raven Collins, 36, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with failing to appear in court on two original class C felony charges of possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $10,000 cash only.

Raven Collins

The warrant was issued on May 2 and the original charge stems from a drug investigation in February 2014 at her residence at the time on Fifth and Mahan street, Lowry City. St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputies and officers from the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the residence.

Tamy Lukehart

Tamy Lukehart- On May 9, Tamy Lukehart, 38, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class C felony assault-second degree-operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in injury, class A misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child-second degree-intoxication/BAC-vehicular, class A misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident, class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated-alcohol, and an infraction for failing to wear a seat belt. The warrant was issued on May 2 and stems from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation on Aug. 13, 2014.

Megan Long(no photo)- On May 8, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Megan Long, 18, Humansville, on a Clinton Police Department warrant for failing to appear in court on an original municipal charge of stealing. Bond is set at $500 cash only. Long was transported to the Henry County line and turned over to the Clinton Police Department.

Vivianna Chavarria

Vivianna Chavarria- On May 8, Vivianna Chavarria, 30, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class A misdemeanor domestic assault third degree. Bond is set at $7,500 cash or surety.

The charge stems from an incident the previous day when a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on NE WW Highway, Osceola, in reference to a domestic disturbance. During the investigation it was found Chavarria allegedly struck a male victim with an object causing him physical injury. Chavarria was taken into custody pending the formal charge.

Angel Trujillo

Angel Trujillo- On May 7, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Angel Trujillo, 30, Springfield, on three active misdemeanor warrants from Vernon County, failure to appear in court on charges of speeding, failure to register a vehicle, and a non-moving traffic violation. Total bond is set at $389 cash only.

The arrest came after a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle Trujillo was driving. Citations were issued for exceeding the posted speed limit by 16-19 miles per hour and no valid license-second offense.

Michael Emerick

Michael Emerick Jr.-On May 7, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Michael Emerick Jr., 20, Osceola, on several active warrants for failing to appear in court. Emerick was arrested on two class A misdemeanor charges of minor visibly intoxicated. The charges stem from incidents in June and July 2015 when Emerick was found to be intoxicated.

Emerick was also arrested on Osceola Police Department charges of  class B misdemeanor property damage –second degree and a municipal ordinance violation of minor in possession of alcohol. Total bond on all the charges is set at $3,112.50.

Joseph Howery

Joseph Howery- On May 5, Joseph Howery, 17, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with unclassified misdemeanor possession of liquor by minor. Bond is set at $2,500 cash or surety.

The charge stems from an incident the previous day when a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to Hills and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, regarding a male subject lying on the steps of the business. During the investigation it was learned the subject got up and walked away. Contact was made with the individual on south on Poplar Street near Second Street and he was identified as Howery. After contact was made with him it was determined Howery was intoxicated. He was placed in custody and transported to the St. Clair County jail pending the formal charge.

Jay Buck

Jay Buck- On May 4, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Jay Buck, 38, Kansas City, at the St. Clair County Court House on a Jackson County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original class A misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana. Bond is set at $2,000 cash or surety. The warrant was issued on March 21 and stems from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation in November 2015.

Michael Shortino

Michael Shortino- On May 4, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Michael Shortino, 28, Clinton, on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on two municipal traffic ordinance violations from Lowry City Police Department. Bond is set at $405.50 cash only. The warrant was issued on April 18 and stems from an investigation in November 2015.

James Porter

James Porter- On May 4, a St. Clair County deputy arrested James Porter, 25, Osceola, on a Benton County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original class A misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana. Bond is set at $700 cash only. The warrant was issued on April 12 and stems from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation in September 2015.

Charles Shipman

Charles Shipman- On May 4, Charles Shipman, 45, Cape Girardeau, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for a probation violation on an original misdemeanor charge of non support. Bond is set at $2,000 cash only.

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.

Arrest warrants issued

Matthew Klinksick- On May 4, an arrest warrant was issued for Matthew Klinksick, 18, Appleton City, charging him with an unclassified misdemeanor of possession of liquor by a minor and two class A misdemeanor charges of tampering with physical evidence and littering.

The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Jan. 22 when   a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle Klinksick was a passenger in on Route P, Appleton City. During the investigation it was determined Klinksick was intoxicated. He was also seen trying to hide two bottles of beer under his arm.  He was ordered to exit the vehicle and hand the bottles to another deputy on scene. Klinksick allegedly stepped out of the vehicle and threw the bottles into the ditch.

Chad Nash- A St. Clair County warrant was recently issued for Chad Nash, 41, Raymore, charging him with class D felony non support. Bond is set at $1,500 cash only.

         Michael Carneal- A St. Clair County warrant was recently issued for Michael Carneal, 44, Sedalia, for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of non support. Bond is set at $750 cash only.

Criminal summons issued

Kaleb Roth- On May 4, a criminal summons was issued for Kaleb Roth, 20, Osceola, charging him with unclassified misdemeanor possession of liquor by a minor and class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated-alcohol. The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Jan. 22 when a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle Roth was driving on Route P, Appleton City. During the investigation it was determined Roth was intoxicated.

Court case updates

Brian Faulkner sentenced to 15 years in Department of Corrections in two cases
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=170
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=75

Michael Naylor sentenced to 10 years in Department of Corrections 
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=117

Clinton Wombles sentenced to DOC
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=132

Erika Bootier placed on probation 
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=122 

Dee Moore placed on probation
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=194

Susan (Mitchell) Singleton placed on probation
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=145

Armed criminal action added to charges on Davis for robbery at Casey’s
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=201

Coffee with the Sheriff to be held in Iconium area May 26

Sheriff Scott Keeler will host “Coffee with the Sheriff” on Thursday, May 26, from 8-11 a.m. at The Cook Shack, 8827 NE State Highway ZZ, Osceola. The sheriff encourages citizens to attend with any questions or concerns and be a part of making a difference in the community.