Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made eight arrests and took reports of property damage and stealing during the week of July 25-Aug. 1.
Warrant arrests
Rocky Willis- On Aug. 1, Rocky Willis, 38, Lowry City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class D felony resisting arrest/detention/stop by fleeing-creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to any person. Bond is set at $7,500 cash/surety.
The charges stem from an incident on June 26 when a St. Clair County deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle Willis was a passenger in. Willis bailed from the vehicle and was ordered to stop. He refused and kept running. The driver and another passenger in the vehicle stated that Willis knew he had active felony warrants.
 Rocky Willis
File photo from arrest on July 10
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The warrant was served to Willis at the St. Clair County Jail where he has been in custody since July 10 on two St. Clair County warrants and one Dallas County warrant. The St. Clair County warrants charge Willis with a probation violation on an original class C felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and two class A misdemeanor counts of passing a bad check. Total bond on the St. Clair County warrant is $5,900 cash only. The Dallas County warrant is a no bond warrant charging Willis with probation violation on an original class D felony of no valid license third or subsequent offense.
 David Eaton Jr. |
David Eaton Jr.- On July 31, David Eaton Jr., 42, Lowry City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony domestic assault-second degree, class C felony possession of a controlled substance, and class D felony resisting arrest for a felony. Bond is set at $30,000 cash or surety.
The charges stem from an incident the previous day when deputies responded to a domestic assault in progress at a residence on South Tower Street, Lowry City. Eaton allegedly choked a female on the front porch of the residence. Upon arrival of the deputies, Eaton took off running; he was apprehended a short time later lying underneath a truck parked in the area. Several items were located under the truck where Eaton was hiding. Items include a plastic bag containing approximately 1.2 grams of a crystal substance which later field tested positive for methamphetamine, $180 cash, a current fishing license, debit card, insurance card, and two Missouri operator's licenses.
 Dawnisha Douglas |
Dawnisha Douglas- On July, 31 Dawnisha Douglas, 31, Kansas City, was arrested at the St. Clair County Jail on a Lee’s Summit Police Department warrant charging her with failing to appear in court on an ordinance violation for expired plates. Bond is set at $100 cash or surety. The original charge stems from an incident in July 2015.
Ruby Robinson and Delbert Gould- On July 29, Ruby Robinson, 52, Osceola, was arrested on NE 100 Road, Osceola, on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with four class C felony counts, possessing a controlled substance, burglary second degree, and theft/stealing. Total bond is set at $25,000 cash or surety.
Robinson’s son, Delbert Gould, 31, Osceola, was also arrested at the same location on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with two class C felony charges, burglary-second degree, and theft/stealing. His bond is set at $25,000 cash or surety.
 Ruby Robinson |
The charges on Robinson and Gould stem from an incident that occurred in September 2015. In October 2015, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on NE 310 Private Road, Osceola. Michael Gonder reported damage to a door of his residence and several items missing from inside including a pair of camouflaged boots, a propane bottle, and a power washer. The total value of the items stolen was estimated at $2,855.
 Delbert Gould |
During the investigation Robinson and Gould were identified utilizing surveillance photos taken from the property. In one photo Gould is wearing the stolen boots and walking with Robinson. Contact was made with Robinson at her residence and a propane bottle matching the description of one stolen was seized as evidence. While Robinson was being taken into custody a metal can containing a plastic bag with several pills and residue was located in her possession. The items were sent to the laboratory and the residue tested positive for methamphetamine and the pills tested positive for oxycodone.
The power washer was later located at a residence on NE 100 Road, Osceola, where Robinson was residing.
 Billy Prater |
Billy Prater- On July 29, the Appleton City Police Department arrested Billy Prater, 17, Appleton City, on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and unclassified misdemeanor possession of liquor by a minor. Bond is set at $3,000 cash or surety.
The charges stem from a sheriff’s office investigation in the early morning hours on July 9. A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle Prater was driving on NW H Highway, Appleton City. During the investigation it was determined Prater was driving while intoxicated and in the back seat of the vehicle a box containing several unopened cans of Keystone Light Beer were located.
 Derick Greer |
Derick Greer- On July 29, Derick Greer, 37, was arrested on two St. Clair County warrants for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle without a valid license and no seat belt. Total bond is set at $282 cash only.
Kayne Gonzales- On July 28, Kayne Gonzales, 20, Lowry City, was arrested on a no bond St. Clair County warrant for a probation violation in several cases. Gonzales is currently on probation for class B felony assault-first degree from a Lowry City Police Department investigation in August 2014.
 Kayne Gonzales |
He is also on probation for class C felony domestic assault-second degree and a misdemeanor charge of property damage-second degree. The charges stem from an incident on Nov. 24, 2014, when St. Clair County deputies were dispatched to a domestic assault on NE 700 Road, Lowry City. Gonzales allegedly punched an individual in the face after kicking the door in and entering the residence without permission.
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 1270 Road
On July 31, a St. Clair County deputy took reports in reference to property damage that occurred to vehicles parked on NE 1270 Road, Deepwater. Andrea Gegner, Morgan Gotsch, and Logan Swaters reported they were attending a party at a residence and were parked along the road. Gegner and Gotsch reported mirrors were broken off of their vehicles and Swaters reported a headlight was broken out on his vehicle.
Witnesses stated there were three male subjects walking by the cars. One of the individuals was seen punching a mirror and another car. The suspects were named and the investigation is ongoing.
Rifle reported stolen
On July 27, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing report on 1425 Road, Weaubleau. Ramona King reported a Winchester Model 94 .32 special lever action rifle stolen from her residence. A suspect was named.
Tablet reported stolen
On July 27, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing report at Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City. An employee, Bruce Goddard, reported a Samsung Galaxy Tab-4, 10.1 with black case stolen from a desk he had been sitting at. The tablet was estimated at $500. A suspect was named and the case was forwarded to the Appleton City Police Department for investigation.
The investigations 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.
Arrest warrant issued
Trent Lewis- On July 28, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Trent Lewis, 22, Rockville, charging him with class A misdemeanor theft. Bond is set at $2,500 cash or surety.
The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on July 11 when Lewis, an employee of Casey's General Store, made a safe drop with no money attached to it. Video surveillance showed Lewis make a drop and then place the ticket and money on the drawer. Lewis then covered up the money on the drawer with his cell phone and a few minutes later he picked up his cell phone along with the money and put it into his pocket. His drawer was short $150 for the shift.
Lewis is currently in custody in Bates County on unrelated charges.
Matthew Munson- On July 21, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Matthew Munson, 28, Strafford, charging him with failing to appear in court on class A misdemeanor passing bad checks. Bond is set at $500 cash only. The original charge stems from an incident in January 2014.
Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information related to the location of Munson to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.