Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies have had a busy start to the week. He noted deputies have made five warrant arrests and took a burglary report during the first part of the week Nov. 14-18.

Warrant arrests

            Justin Johnson- On Nov. 17, Justin Johnson, 21, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with with three counts of class C felony arson second degree. Bond is set at

Justin Johnson

$30,000 cash only. 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.

            Haydee Smith- On Nov. 15, Haydee Smith, 18, El Dorado Springs, was arrested on St. Clair County warrant charging her with an unclassified misdemeanor of minor visibly intoxicated and two class B misdemeanor charges of property damage-second degree. Bond is set at $1,500 cash or surety. The Missouri State Highway Patrol made the arrest in St. Clair County.

Haydee Smith

            The charges stems from an incident on Feb. 3 when a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle she was a passenger in on NW 1501 Road, Appleton City. During the investigation a breath test indicated a positive presence of alcohol on Smith’s breath. During the investigation Smith was taken into custody and placed in the front passenger seat of the patrol vehicle. Throughout the incident, Smith continuously kicked the dash and banged her head on the window causing damage to a GPS unit mount and the power outlet on the center console. Total damage was estimated at which is valued at $694. Smith was originally charged with the crimes in April and the charges were later dismissed by the prosecutor. On Nov. 9, the charges were refilled with the court.

            Shawn Hughes- On Nov. 15, Shawn Hughes, 28, Springfield, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class A misdemeanor charge of non support. Bond is set at $200 cash only.

Shawn Hughes

            David McKinney- On Nov. 15, David McKinney, 35, Appleton City, was arrested on two St. Clair County warrants for probation violations on original misdemeanor charges of domestic assault-third degree and assault on a law enforcement officer-third degree. Total bond is set at $2,000 cash or surety. The Osceola Police Department made the arrest at the probation and parole office.

David McKinney

            The original charges stem from an incident on Jan. 27, 2016 when St. Clair County deputies responded to Third Street in Appleton City in reference to a domestic disturbance in progress. McKinney allegedly threatened the life of a female victim and her family. The victim stated McKinney refused to let her leave the house. Later the same day a deputy made contact with McKinney and he threatened the life of the deputy. During the contact, McKinney also made advances placing the deputy in apprehension of physical attack.
      

Ronald Botteron

          Ronald Botteron- On Nov. 15, Ronald Botteron, 46, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him two counts, class A misdemeanor littering and class B misdemeanor property damage-second degree. Bond is set at $3,500 cash or surety.

            The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Oct. 23 when a deputy took a report from in reference to Botteron discarding a plastic bowl of nails on NE 175 Road near NE 171 Road, Osceola, and causing damage to tires on Smith’s vehicles as well as vehicles owned by other individuals. The Osceola Police Department made the arrest at the probation and parole office.

            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.

Burglary reported on NE 1174 Road

            On Nov. 15, St. Clair County deputies took a burglary report on NE 1174 Private Road, Deepwater. Dr. John Ure reported his house was broken into and a Mac Book Pro, a Sony camera and a Sony Camcorder are missing. The total value of the items was estimated at $4,000. Evidence was collected at the scene and the investigation is 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 warrants issued 

Skyla Carroll File photo

          Skyla Carroll- On Nov. 16, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Skyla Carroll, 28, Osceola, for failing to appear in court on a class A misdemeanor charge of assault-third degree. Bond is set at $2,500 cash or surety.

            The original charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on March 12 when deputies took an assault report at a residence on NE CC Highway. The investigation discovered Carroll struck two male individuals with a closed fist.

Monishia Brown File photo

            Monishia Brown- On Nov. 16, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Monishia Brown, 20, Springfield, for failing to appear in court on two class C felony forgery charges and a class C felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

The charges stem from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation in July 2015.

            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.