St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 10 warrant arrests and took reports of theft, burglary and property damage during the week of May 23-30. The sheriff reminds citizens of the “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to crackdown on seat belt violations running through June 5.
Warrant arrests
 Bud Eaton |
Bud Eaton- On May 30, Bud Eaton, 33, Osceola, was arrested in Osceola on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class A misdemeanor assault third degree. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety. The warrant was issued on April 28 and stems from an Osceola Police Department investigation on March 29.
 Jennifer Garrett |
Jennifer Garrett- On May 29, Jennifer Garrett, 30, Appleton City, was arrested on West 2nd Street, Appleton City, on a warrant from El Dorado Springs Police Department charging her with nonpayment of fines. Bond is set at $427 cash or surety.
 Ashley Mitchell |
Ashley Mitchell- On May 27, 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. The warrant was issued on April 1.
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.
 Kenneth Collins Sr. |
Kenneth Collins Sr.- On May 26, Kenneth Collins Sr., 57, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony domestic assault-second degree and class C felony endangering the welfare of child first degree. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.
The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on January 18 when deputies responded to a domestic in progress on NW 101 Road, Osceola. It was reported Collins allegedly placed a juvenile in a headlock and struck the child in the head and back with a hammer. When the mother of the victim tried to remove the child and the child's sibling from the residence in her vehicle, Collins allegedly blocked them with his truck while in the driveway.
During the incident Collins allegedly backed his truck into the front of the mother's vehicle with the mother and her two minor children inside the vehicle. The force of the impact was enough to break the bumper cover, shroud, and grill.
 Michael Parmalee |
Michael Parmalee- On May 26, Michael Parmalee, 36, Lowry City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with an unclassified misdemeanor of driving while revoked second or subsequent. Bond is set at $2,500 cash or surety.
The charge stems from an investigation on Feb. 24 when a St. Clair County deputy made a traffic stop at the intersection of Fourth Street and Hancock Street, Lowry City, for careless driving. Contact was made with Parmalee, who was driving the vehicle and a check revealed his driver’s license is revoked.
 Crystal Kirk |
Crystal Kirk- On May 25, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Crystal Kirk, 24, Collins, on three Polk County warrants with no bond. The warrants charged Kirk with probation violations on two original charges of class C felony distribution, delivery, manufacture a controlled substance and a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. The warrants were issued on May 24.
 Kristopher Keeney |
Kristopher Keeney- On May 25, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Kristopher Keeney, 24, Florissant, on a Lowry City warrant charging him with failing to appear in court on an original charge of exceeding the posted speed limit by 11-15 miles per hour. Bond is set at $200 cash only.
The warrant was issued on Nov. 24, 2015 and stems from a Lowry City Police Department investigation on Aug. 16, 2015.
 Timothy Long |
Timothy Long- On May 24, Timothy Long, 58, Collins, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class B felony driving while intoxicated-chronic offender and class D felony driving while suspended. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.
The warrant was issued on May 18 and the charges stem from an investigation on March 12 when a St. Clair County deputy took a statement from a witness concerning Long driving while intoxicated on SE 601 Road. The witness stopped to check on Long while he was parked with the vehicle running. A deputy made contact with Long and it was determined he was intoxicated. He was taken into custody and later released pending the formal charges.
 Davy Bardwell Jr. |
Davy Bardwell Jr.- On May 24, Davy Bardwell Jr., 33, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him several counts. Bardwell is charged with class C felony tampering with a motor vehicle-first degree, class D felony resisting arrest by fleeing, unclassified misdemeanor operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license-second offense, infraction of failing to wear protective headgear when on motorcycle in motion, class A misdemeanor failing to yield to an emergency vehicle sounding siren and displaying red/blue light, class A misdemeanor leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, and class C misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner-involving an accident. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety.
The warrant was issued on Nov. 24, 2015. The charges stem from an Osceola Police Department investigation on September 21, 2015.
 Ricky Collins |
Ricky Collins- On May 23, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Ricky Collins, 33, Lowry City, on a warrant from Andrew County for failing to appear in court on class D felony charge of non support. Bond is set at $750 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.
Gate reported stolen on SE 1200 Road
On May 30, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing report on SE 1200 Road, Collins. Robert Floyd reported a homemade gate missing. The value of the gate was estimated at $200.
Pressure washer reported stolen
On May 27, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing report on SE 700 Road, Collins. Steve Paxman reported a Toro pressure washer missing from his sawmill. The valued was estimated at $300.
Burglary reported on Highway 82
On May 28, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on SW Highway 82. Thelma Palmer reported two large pipe wrenches missing from a shed on her property.
Attempted theft
On May 26, a St. Clair County deputy took a report of an attempted vehicle theft on Eagle Pass in Twin Oaks Harbor, Lowry City. Kelly Pace reported the steering column on her 1994 Chevrolet truck was tampered with.
Kayak reported stolen
On May 23, a St. Clair County deputy took a theft report on NE 800 Road, Lowry City. Robert Bray reported a Viking kayak missing from his property. The value of the kayak was estimated at $250.
The investigations in these cases 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
 Chad Cooper |
Chad Cooper- On May 23, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Chad Cooper, 26, Oak Grove, charging him with class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, class A misdemeanor resisting or interfering with arrest, and class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Bond is set at $2,500 cash or surety.
The charges stem from an investigation on May 20 when a St. Clair County deputy responded to a call of an individual possibly driving while intoxicated on NE 175 Road, Osceola. The vehicle was located at the end of the road near the water and contact was made with Cooper. During the investigation it was determined Cooper was intoxicated. While taking him into custody, Cooper pulled away from the deputy and attempted to run away. A Missouri Department of Conservation agent on scene assisted as he continued to resist. A bag containing a green leafy substance consistence with the look and smell of marijuana was located in Cooper’s possession.
Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information related to Cooper’s location to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.
Criminal summons issued for peace disturbance
On May 23, a criminal summons was issued for James Taylor, 51, Lowry City, charging him with class B misdemeanor peace disturbance. The charge stems from an investigation on May 17 when a St. Clair County deputy took a report from Kristopher Miller regarding an incident that occurred at the junction of Main and Third streets, Lowry City. Miller reported Taylor pulled up to his vehicle and began yelling and using profane language toward him in the presence of two juveniles.
Court case update
Ryan Keith sentencing reset to Aug. 29, 2016 http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=27