Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made nine warrant arrests and took reports of stealing, nails in the road, and burglary. The sheriff reminds citizens his office is participating in a Child Passenger Safety Week campaign through Sept. 24. The campaign cracks down on child safety seat law violators to reduce highway fatalities and injuries to children.

              Coins, jewelry, tools,
             and guns reported stolen

             

                On Sept. 16, a St. Clair County deputy took a report from Thomas Crounse on NE 1142 Private Road, Deepwater in reference to several items missing from a residence and damage to fuel lines on a boat.

            Items reported missing include silver coins, 50 state quarter collection, two Ryobi drills, Polan Pro chainsaw, a wedding ring, Hi Point .40 caliber handgun, Taurus/ Rossi .22 caliber handgun, Taurus .380 caliber handgun, and a .243 Caliber Savage rifle. Crounse stated he also found a fuel line to his boat cut and the fuel removed. The total value of the items and damage was estimated at $3,226.

Nails scattered in road

            On Sept. 15, a St. Clair County deputy took a report near the intersection of NE 175 Road and NE 185 Road, Osceola, in reference to nails in the road. Terry Smith reported small roofing nails were scattered on the gravel road, just to the east of the intersection. Smith believes the nails were scattered intentionally by an individual. A suspect was named and evidence was collected at the scene.

Burglary reported on A Highway

            On Sept. 13, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on NW Highway A, Appleton City. Kristy Stewart reported a .223 caliber rifle and several pieces of jewelry were stolen out of her home. Items reported missing include diamond ear rings, a diamond and gold band ring, an engagement ring, a diamond tennis bracelet, spare keys to vehicles,  and $500 cash. 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.

            Warrant arrests

Hunter Leihy

            Hunter Leihy- On Sept. 16, Hunter Leihy, 19, Tonganoxi, Kan., was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class A misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated-alcohol, and an unclassified misdemeanor purchase/attempt to purchase or possession of liquor by a minor. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only. The charges stem from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation on June 29.

Jackie Clark

            Jackie Clark- On Sept. 16, Jackie Clark, 60, Osceola, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Henry County warrant charging him with class D felony driving while revoked or suspended. Bond is set at $4,500 cash or surety. The warrant was issued on Sept. 12 and the charges stem from Clinton Police Department investigation on May 4.

Jamie Oehring File photo

           Jamie Oehring- On Sept. 16, Jamie Oehring, 38, Rockville, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class C felony possession of a controlled substance and class D felony unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety. Oehring was in custody at the St. Clair County Jail on other charges when the warrant was served.

            The new charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Aug. 17 when officers from the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force made contact with Oehring at her residence located on NW 500 Road, Rockville. During the investigation a water pipe was located along with other items of drug paraphernalia. The items field tested positive for methamphetamine.

James Dodson

            James Dodson- On Sept. 16, James Dodson, 22, Deepwater, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Bond is set at $3,500 cash or surety. 

            The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Aug. 6 when a deputy observed a motorcycle with no license plate. A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made with Dodson. During the investigation marijuana was located in his possession.

Robert Wilson Jr.

            Robert Wilson Jr.- On Sept. 14, Robert Wilson Jr., 37, Osceola, was arrested on two St. Clair County warrants for failing to appear in court. Total bond is set at $40,000 cash or surety.

            In one case, Wilson failed to appear in court on three class C felony charges burglary-second degree and a class C felony of theft/stealing. The warrant was issued in April of this year and stems from an incident in October 2014 when a burglary was reported on NW Highway B at a home owned by Bill Wishon. Several items were reported missing.  

            In another case, Wilson failed to appear in court on a class C felony charge of forgery. The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation that started in January 2015 regarding a check being written on Charlotte White’s account and signed without her permission.                     

Robert Pettyjohn

           Robert Pettyjohn- On Sept. 14, Robert Pettyjohn, 34, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with two class C felony charges, rape-second degree and felonious restraint. Bond is set at $35,000 cash only.

            The charges stem from an incident the previous day when Pettyjohn allegedly raped a female who he was in a domestic relationship with. The victim stated during the incident Pettyjohn placed his hands on the bed over her shoulders to prevent her from escaping. 

            Desiaree Moore- On Sept. 14, Desiaree Moore, 33, El Dorado Springs, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class C felony possession of a controlled substance and a class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated-drug intoxication . Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

Desiaree Moore

            The charges stem from an investigation in the early morning hours the same day when a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to SE 575 Road, Collins, regarding a vehicle in the middle of the road. On arrival the deputy noticed the vehicle was running and occupied by a female that appeared to be passed out with her foot on the brake and the door locked. After several attempts, the deputy was able to wake the driver and identify her as Moore. During the investigation a used hypodermic needle and a crystalline substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine was located in her possession. It was also determined Moore was under the influence of illegal drugs.

Eric Bell

           Eric Bell- On Sept. 14, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Eric Bell, 26, Osceola, on a St. Clair County a warrant charging him with two class C felony charges, burglary-second degree and receiving stolen property. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety. The charges stem from an Osceola Police Department investigation conducted the previous month.

            On Sept. 15, Bell was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant revoking bond on class C felony charge of assault-second degree. Bond is set at $25,000 cash only and $25,000 surety. Bell was in custody at the St. Clair County Jail when the warrant was served. The original charge stems from an Osceola Police Department investigation in August 2015.

            Kara Scott- On Sept. 14, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Kara Scott, 24, Osceola, on a St. Clair County a warrant charging him with two class C felony charges, burglary-second degree and receiving stolen property. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety. The charges stem from an Osceola Police Department investigation in August.

            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.

Warrants issued

Samuel O'Bryan File photo

          Samuel O’Bryan- On Sept. 15, an arrest warrant was issued for Samuel O’Bryan, 50, Blue Springs, for failing to appear in court on a class C felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only.

            The original charge stems from an investigation on April 9 when a St. Clair County deputy conducted a traffic stop on a recreational vehicle that O’Bryan was a passenger in. The vehicle was traveling south on Highway 13 turning west onto B Highway, Osceola, and the taillights were not working. During the investigation a glass pipe with a white powdery substance was located. The substance field tested positive for methamphetamine. 

Daniel Smith File photo

            Daniel Smith- On Sept. 12, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Daniel Smith, 41, Lowry City, charging him with class C felony domestic assault-second degree. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety. Smith was originally charged with class A misdemeanor domestic assault. On Sept. 12, the prosecutor dismissed the case and refilled it charging Smith with the felony charge.

            The charge stems from an investigation on Dec. 31, 2015 when a St. Clair County deputy responded to a domestic disturbance on NW 151 Road, Lowry City. Smith allegedly hit a female victim in the face with his fist, placed her in a head lock, and hit her again multiple times. The victim also had a bite injury to her left wrist and her left shoulder.

            Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information related to the location of Smith to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office to crack
down on child restraint violations

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office will join with other law enforcement agencies September 18-24 for an aggressive Child Passenger Safety Week law enforcement campaign to crack down on Missouri’s child safety seat law violators and to reduce highway fatalities and injuries to children. Missouri law requires all children under the age of eight to be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are 80 pounds or 4’9” tall.

Vehicle accidents are the number one killer of children and nearly 73-percent of all child restraints are not used correctly. Sheriff Scott Keeler said regular child safety seat and safety belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. For more information, visit www.saveMOlives.com.