Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made three warrant arrests since the beginning of the week. He wants to remind citizens to be safe over the holiday weekend.
“The weather is going to be perfect, so enjoy it safely,” said the sheriff. “If you choose to drink, do so responsibly."
Warrant arrest
Cody McGraw |
Cody McGraw- On Sept. 1, Cody McGraw, 31, Warrensburg, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for probation violation on four class C felony counts of passing a bad check-$500 or more. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only. The original charges stem from incidents in November 2013.
Willie Jarman Jr. |
Willie Jarman Jr- On August 31, Willie Jarman Jr., 49, Kansas City, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Clay County warrant for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of non support. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only. The arrest came after a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle he was a passenger in at the junction of Highway V and Old Highway 13.
Austin Turner- On Aug. 30, Austin Turner, 21, Springfield, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class D felony resisting arrest by fleeing and a misdemeanor charge of driving while revoked or suspended. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only.
Austin Turner |
The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on July 16 when deputies were dispatched to assist Osceola Police Department with stopping two motorcycles traveling at a high rate of speed and failing to yield. The motorcycles were originally traveling northbound on Highway 13. When they reached Lowry City they turned around and started traveling southbound on Highway 13. Several deputies joined in the attempt to stop the vehicles. While passing Highway 82 speeds reached approximately 135 miles per hour.
The motorcycles continued south on Highway 13 into Polk County. As they approached Highway 32, Bolivar, one motorcycle pulled over and stopped. The driver, Eric Woods, 21, Springfield, was taken into custody and charged with class D felony resisting arrest by fleeing. Turner continued on and eluded law enforcement. He was not apprehended. During the investigation it was discovered Turner’s driver’s license is revoked.
Warrants issued
Erika Bootier
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Erika Bootier- On Aug. 31, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Erika Bootier, 24, Collins, for probation violation on four original counts of class C felony forgery. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only. The original charges stem from incidents in December 2014 when Bootier cashed four checks that were stolen from an individual.
Megan Shields
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Megan Shields- On Aug. 30, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Megan Shields, 28, Blue Springs, charging her with probation violation on an original class C felony charge of possessing a controlled substance. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only.
Todd Conn(No photo)- On Aug. 29, a St. Clair County warrant was issued Todd Conn, 34, Warrensburg, charging him with three class A misdemeanors, possession of marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence. Bond is set at $3,500 cash or surety. The charges stem from an Osceola Police Department investigation on July 23.
Larry Dablemont(No photo)- On Aug. 29, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Larry Dablemont, 68, Bolivar, charging him with class A misdemeanor theft and class B misdemeanor trespass-first degree. Bond is set at $1,500 cash or surety.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on May 27. On May 30, a St. Clair County deputy took a report on SE 1200 Road, Collins, from Robert Floyd regarding a homemade gate missing. The investigation determined Dablemont trespassed on Floyd’s property and removed the gate without permission.
Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information related to the location of these individuals to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.
