Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies had a busy week Oct. 24-31. He noted there were 11 warrant arrests and several reports of stealing taken.

Warrant arrests

           Charla Rice- On Oct. 31, Charla Rice, 45, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class C felony burglary-second degree. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

Charla Rice

           The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Oct. 27 when deputies took a report stolen items from a residence on North Beech Street, Appleton City. Christina Souza reported medication was missing from her bedroom. Further investigation revealed Rice entered into the Souza's residence without permission. While inside she enter the bedroom and opened the dresser drawer and stole four to five tablets of a generic form ofVicodin.           
          Scott Robertson- On Oct. 30, Scott Robertson, 53, Osceola, was arrested at the jail on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with misdemeanor domestic assault-third degree. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only. The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation the previous day when deputies were called to NW Highway YY, Osceola, in reference to an assault. 

Scott Robertson

          During the investigation it was learned the alleged assault was actually self defense and Robertson would not stop arguing and trying to start a fight with a family member. A warning was issued not to contact the family member again within the next 12 hours. Less than two hours later Robertson returned to the family member’s residence making threats and trying to start a fight. Robertson was taken into custody.

            Jason Palmer and Sandra Palmer - On Oct. 29, a St. Clair County deputy arrested Jason Palmer, 41, Lowry City, at Twin Oaks Harbor on warrants from St. Clair, Henry, and Taney counties for failing to appear in court on various charges. In St. Clair County and Henry County, Palmer is charged with misdemeanor no insurance. In Taney County, Palmer is charged with misdemeanor driving while revoked. Total bond on these charges is set at $1,851.50.

Jason Palmer

            On Oct. 30, 2016 Palmer was arrested at the jail on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony receiving stolen property. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

            On Oct. 31, Sandra Palmer, 62, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class C felony receiving stolen property. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

            The receiving stolen property charges stem from an investigation on Oct. 27, when a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a found property call on NE Highway 82. Once on scene, the deputy observed a Brush Hog three point finish mower off of the back of a tractor. The mower had two flat tires on the front and a wheel appeared damaged as if it had been pulled down the road.  

Sandra Palmer

            It was learned the mower belonged to Charles Barnes and was stolen with a tractor it was hooked to from his property on NE 270 Road, Osceola. The tractor was described as a gray and red 8N Ford tractor with newer paint and new rear tires. It was later recovered in Twin Oaks Harbor, Lowry City, at an abandoned residence. Information was learned the tractor was seen being driven on U Highway followed by a dark colored car on Oct. 26. The total value of the tractor and mower was estimated $3,500 and suspects were named.

Diamond Ross

            Diamond Ross- On Oct. 29, Diamond Ross, 23, Bonner Springs, Kan., was arrested at the St. Clair County Jail on a Holt County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original misdemeanor charge of littering. Bond is set at $165 cash only.

George Richey

            George Richey- On Oct. 28, a St. Clair County deputy arrested George Richey, 28, Appleton City, on four St. Clair County warrants for failing to appear in court on ordinance violations, assault on a law enforcement officer, public intoxication, and two charges of assault. Total bond is set at $ 1,750 cash only. The charges stem from an Appleton City Police Department investigation on June 3.

            Debbie Moran- On Oct. 28, Debbie Moran, 42, El Dorado Springs, was arrested on a St. Clair Count warrant charging her with class C felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

Debbie Moran

            The charges on Stewart and Moran stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Oct. 27 when a narcotics search warrant was executed at a camper located in Twin Oaks Harbor, Lowry City. During a search of the residence several items of contraband were located throughout the camper. Items included a crystalline substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine, several new plastic bags, and digital scales.         

Shane Stewart

           Shane Stewart- On Oct. 27, Shane Stewart, 37, Lowry City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class B felony distribution/ delivery/ manufacture/ produce a controlled substance, class C felony possession of a controlled substance, class C felony unlawful possession of a firearm, class D felony unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, and class A misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Total bond is set at $30,000 cash or surety.

            Andrew Smith- On Oct. 26, Andrew Smith, 40, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class D felony unlawful use of a weapon-while intoxicated-loaded weapon. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

Andrew Smith

            The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation the previous day when deputies responded were called to NE 185 Private Road in reference to shots fired. Ron Botteron reported Andrew Smith stopped his vehicle and confronted him about some past issues. He said Smith retrieved a handgun from the cab of his truck and fired at least five rounds from his 9mm. handgun. Botteron reported his steel shop had three bullet holes in it. Contact was made with Smith at a friend's house and he was taken into custody.     

Terry Sieleman

          Terry Sieleman- On Oct. 26, Terry Sieleman, 38, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony possession of a controlled substance and class A misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety.

            The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation the previous day. A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle Sieleman was a passenger in. During the investigation members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force arrived on scene to assist with the stop. A check revealed Sieleman had two warrants from Henry County for failing to appear in court on misdemeanor charges of harassment and speeding. Total bond on those charges were set is set at $1,274 cash or surety. Sieleman was taken into custody.

            The investigation continued at a camper that Sieleman resides in behind an abandoned residence on Burdette Street, Appleton City. A plastic bag with a white powder and several items of drug paraphernalia were discovered in the camper. The white powder field tested positive for methamphetamine. Sieleman was taken into custody.

Richard Armstrong

           Richard Armstrong-On Oct. 25, Richard Armstrong, 44, Corpus Cristie, Texas, was arrested on three St. Clair County warrants, class D felony non support, and failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charges of non support, and violation of an order of protection. Total bond is set at $5,141.50 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.

Stealing reported on NE 450 Road

            On Oct. 30, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing report on NE 450 Road, Osceola. George Harper Jr. reported several items missing including a Milwaukee 1/2" impact drill, washing machine, clothes dryer, Stealth game camera, and several miscellaneous tools. The total estimated value of the items was $535.

Stealing reported on NE Highway C

            On Oct. 28, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on NE Highway C, Lowry City. Thomas Duvall reported his shed was broken into. Duvall reported two surveillance cameras, a monitor, a small snow-cammo colored 110 four-wheeler ATV 4 wheeler, a red Baja trail bike, and a power washer.  The total value of the items was estimated at $2,700.

Items reported stolen on NE 276 Road

            On Oct. 28, a Stihl weedeater and a Stihl Farm Boss chainsaw reported stolen by John White was recovered.  The items were originally reported stolen on Oct. 25 from White’s residence on NE 276 Road, Osceola. A suspect was named and a trail cam is still missing.

Report of possible property damage on NE 600 Road

            On Oct. 26, a St. Clair County deputy took a report on NE 600 Road, Osceola, in reference to a possible property damage that may have occurred during the night to a white 1992 Plymouth Duster. Kelly Shaffer reported her daughter-in-law was driving the vehicle to work and the left front tire came off.  Shaffer said she was able to control the vehicle and get it to the side of the roadway.  Shaffer said her husband went to pickup the vehicle and all the lug bolts were broken.  She explained repairs were made to the vehicle a day before so she knew the lug nuts were tight. 

Vehicle reported stolen in Osceola
later recovered in Jackson County

            On Oct. 26, a St. Clair County deputy took a stolen vehicle report on NE 451 Road, Osceola. William Buckler reported a dark green 1999 Honda Accord stolen from his driveway. A suspect was named. Later the same day, it was learned the vehicle was recovered in Jackson County by Missouri State Highway Patrol after it was involved in a motor vehicle accident and was towed.

Items reported stolen on NE 276 Road

            On Oct. 25, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing report on NE 276 Road. John White reported several items stolen from his property. Items included a trail cam, Stihl weedeater, and a Stihl Farm Boss chainsaw.

            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.

Warrants issued

            Justin Johnson, Chevy Ashbaker, and Brandon Damewood- On Oct. 26, St. Clair County warrants were issued for Justin Johnson, 20, Osceola; Chevy Ashbaker, 18, Sheldon; and Brandon Damewood, 17, El Dorado Springs, charging them each with three counts of class C felony arson-second degree. Bonds are set at $30,000 cash only in each case. The charges stem from investigation that started on Sept. 16 when St. Clair County deputies were called to three suspicious fires in the Taberville area. Deputies took initial reports and the investigations were turned over to the Missouri State Fire Marshal.
           Damewood is currently in custody in Vernon County on unrleated charges.

            Christian Myers- On Oct. 26, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Christian Myers, 24, El Dorado Springs, charging him with class C felony attempted burglary-first degree. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

            The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on May 6, 2015 when deputies were dispatched to SW 900 Road, El Dorado Springs, in reference to an attempted burglary.  Stormy Haddan reported individuals attempted to enter her residence through a window and fled from the residence in a vehicle.

            Marcus Howard- On Oct. 25, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Marcus Howard, 21, Raymore, for probation revocation on an original class C felony charge of possessing a controlled substance. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only. The original charge stems from an Osceola Police Department investigation in June 2014.

            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.

Court Case Updates

Ronald Shivers Jr. sentenced to 15 years
in Missouri Department of Corrections
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=119

Stephanie Shivers sentenced to 10 years and ordered to be placed in long term substance abuse program
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=120

Misty Bennink sentenced in two cases
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=246
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=167