St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made seven warrant arrests and took reports of theft, counterfeit money, and burglary from June 9-20.

Tractor, trailer, and blade reported missing

     On June 18, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing complaint on T Highway, Osceola. Nathan Doll reported damage to a locked gate and a Kubota tractor, trailer, and box blade missing from the property. The trailer was described as an orange in color, Kodiak brand, dual axle trailer. The 60-inch Economy brand box blade was also orange and was sitting on the trailer. Doll also reported a window was broken out of an RV on the property. 

Stolen truck found burned

     On June 18, a St. Clair County deputy took a report of a stolen vehicle on NW 100 Road, Osceola. Victor Garrett reported his white 2004 Ford F-150 Super cab four wheel drive truck missing from the end of his driveway next to the road. On June 19, a deputy was dispatched to a burnt vehicle on NW 171 Road, Osceola. During the investigation it was determined the vehicle was Garrett’s.

Counterfeit money

     On June 17, a St. Clair County deputy took a report regarding counterfeit money. Ed and Jan Paterson reported they recently had an auction and when they received their share of the money from the auction company, two of the one-hundred dollar bills were found to be counterfeit.

Wallet reported stolen in Osceola

     On June 14, a St. Clair county deputy took a stealing report on Goodrich Drive Osceola.

     Kenneth Skrok reported his wallet was stolen from his residence. The value of the wallet was estimated at $25. The information was turned over to the Osceola Police Department for investigation.

Property damage reported in Lowry City

     On June 12, a St. Clair County deputy took a property damage complaint on Main Street, Lowry City. Michael Roberts reported damage to a door and a broken window.

Shed broken into in Twin Oaks Harbor

     On June 11, a St. Clair County deputy took a report on Four Winds Drive in Twin Oaks Harbor, Lowry City, in reference to someone breaking into a shed and tampering with a neighbor's camper trailer. Jerry Butler reported a window was open on his shed. He noted noting appeared to be missing, but items appeared to be moved around. Butler stated he also observed a door on his neighbor’s trailer standing open.

Cell phone stolen from mailbox

     On June 9, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing report from John Bowen. He reported a cell phone was stolen from his mailbox located on TT Highway on June 5. Bowen described the phone as an LG flip style cell phone.

Burglary report in Lowry City

     On June 7, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on NE 491 Private Road, Lowry City. Joshua Ash reported numerous items missing from a residence. Items included a  clothes dryer, 60 to 80 DVDs, a 10" Kicker subwoofer, several dresses, a safe, and a turquoise belt buckle. The value of the items was estimated at $600.

     The investigations in these cases are ongoing. Sheriff Keeler urges 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.

Warrant arrests

Jacob Hudgens

     Jacob Hudgens- On June 19, Jacob Hudgens, 39, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony domestic assault-second degree. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

     The charge stems from an investigation the same day when St. Clair County deputies responded to a disturbance on NE 276 Road, Osceola.  Hudgens allegedly struck a female victim with a closed fist and choked her on three different occasions.

Paul Ross

     Paul Ross- On June 15, Paul Ross, 50, Bolivar, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class A misdemeanor of stalking-first offense. 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.

Jay Brown

     Jay Brown- On June 19, Jay Brown, 45, Fort Scott, Kan., was arrested on two Vernon County warrants. Brown is charged with misdemeanor contempt of court and assault. Bond is set at $256.20 cash only.

Cathie Teegarden

     Cathie Teegarden- On June 16, Cathie Teegarden, 64, Lowry City, was arrested by Lowry City Police Department on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class D felony unlawful use of a weapon-carrying concealed and a class B misdemeanor of trespass-first degree. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

     The charges stem from an incident on May 27 when St. Clair County deputies responded to a residence on NW 526 Road, Osceola, in reference to Teegarden refusing to leave a residence. During the investigation Teegarden was found to have a handgun in her purse and she was in an intoxicated condition.

Jason Hale

     Jason Hale- On June 13, Jason Hale, 41, Garden City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for probation violation on class C felony charges of possessing a controlled substance and possessing chemicals with intent to manufacture. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only.

Jesse Sprinkle

     Jesse Sprinkle- On June 11, Jesse Sprinkle, 26, Joplin, was arrested in Roscoe on Clinton Police Department warrant for failing to appear in court on misdemeanor charge of no insurance. Bond is set at $250 cash or surety.

Jason Brewer

     Jason Brewer- On June 10, Jason Brewer, 31, Web City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant 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.

Rebecca Callahan

     Rebecca Callahan- On June 9, Rebecca Callahan, 24, Camdenton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class C felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

     The charge stems from an investigation on SE 401 Road, Osceola. During the investigation St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputies and members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force found a glass pipe with white powder located in a trailer Callahan was residing in on the property. The powder field tested positive for methamphetamine.

     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.