Sheriff Scott Keeler said deputies made eight warrant arrests, took reports of stealing, and burglary during the week of Dec. 5-12.

Shoplifter taken into custody

            On Dec. 12, a St. Clair County deputy responded to a call of a shoplifter at Dollar General, Lowry City. A manager reported a female was seen placing a roll of trash bags in her purse and left the building without paying for the bags. A description of the suspect and vehicle was given to the deputies. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle on Highway 13 near B Highway, Osceola. Contact was made with a 59-year-old female who matched the description. Items were located and the female made admissions to taking the items without paying. The female was taken into custody and transported to the St. Clair County Jail. She was later released pending a formal charge.

Burglary reported on SE 101 Road

            On Dec. 10, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on SE 101 Road, Osceola. Norma and Lester Shifflett, the daughter and son-in-law of victim, John Norval, reported they arrived at the residence and found an individual loading items into a pickup truck.  It was noted the individual did not have permission to be on the property, enter buildings, or remove items.  After being advised, the individual unloaded the truck and left. Several items were reported missing included miscellaneous household items valued at over $500, but not more than $2,500. Later the same day, most of the items were recovered at a residence in El Dorado Springs. Formal charges are pending.

Chaps reported stolen in Appleton City

            On Dec. 8, St. Clair County deputies responded to Appleton City Feed Store located at West Fourth Street, Appleton City, in reference to stealing. It was noted an employee had chaps stolen while he was working on Dec. 6. Video surveillance captured a suspect in the store stealing the chaps and placing them inside his pickup truck. A suspect was identified.

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

Warrant arrests

Mackenize Speir

              Mackenize Speir- On Dec. 12, Mackenize Speir, 27, Wideman, Ark., was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with failing to appear in court on class A misdemeanor passing a bad check-less than $500. He was also arrested on three other warrants from Bates, Cass, and Henry counties for failing to appear in court on bad check charges. Total bond is set at $11,000 with $6,000 cash only and $5,000 cash or surety. The St. Clair County charges stems from an original incident in July 2013.

Gregory Duffy

            Gregory Duffy- On Dec. 12, Gregory Duffy, 41, Osceola, 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 $15,000 cash or surety. The charges stem from an Osceola Police Department investigation the previous day.

David Barton

             David Barton- On Dec. 10, David Barton, 34, Rody, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class C felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety. The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation the same day when a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 13 near Osceola in reference to a careless and imprudent driver.  During the investigation it was determined Barton’s driver’s license was revoked and he was in possession a glass pipe with white residue. The pipe field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Viviana Chavarria

           Viviana Chavarria- On Dec. 9, Viviana Chavarria, 31, Independence, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for probation violation on an original class A misdemeanor charge of domestic assault-third degree. The warrant was issued Nov. 8 and bond is set at $526.50 cash only.

            The original charge stems from an incident on May 7 when a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on NE WW Highway, Osceola, in reference to a domestic disturbance. During the investigation it was found Chavarria struck a male victim with an object causing him physical injury. 

            In July Chavarria plead guilty and was sentenced to one year in county jail with the execution of sentence suspended. She was placed on supervised probation for one year.

Jordan Stillwell

             Jordan Stillwell- On Dec. 9, Jordan Stillwell, 19, Bolivar, was arrested on several St. Clair County warrants for failure to obey a judge's orders to pay fines in several cases. Original charges include failing to wear safety belt, speeding, failure to register motor vehicle, and no insurance. Total bond is set at $988 cash only. The charges stem Missouri State Highway Patrol investigations in April and May.

Mitchell Gibbs

            Mitchell Gibbs- On Dec. 9, Mitchell Gibbs, 25, Joplin, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for probation revocation on An original class C felony charge of passing bad checks-$500 or more. Bond is set at $494.50 cash only.    

Leslie Peay

            Leslie Peay- On Dec. 8, Leslie Peay, 30, Springfield, was arrested on three St. Clair County warrants for failing to appear in court on misdemeanor charges of driving while revoked, speeding, and no set belt. Total bond is set at $820 cash only. The original charges stem from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation on Aug. 11.

Monishia Brown

            Monishia Brown- On Dec. 6, Monishia Brown, 20, Springfield, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant 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.

             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.  

Arrest warrants issued

Keri Wright File Photo

            Keri Wright- On Dec. 9, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Keri Wright, 23, Appleton City, charging her with class C felony forgery. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety. The charge stems from an Osceola Police Department investigation on Sept. 19.

Jacqueline Orr File Photo

            Jacqueline Orr- On Dec. 7, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Jacqueline Orr, 22, Brookfield, for failing to obey judge’s order on an original class A misdemeanor charge of non-support. Bond is set at $141.50 cash only. 

Micheal Hall File Photo

             Micheal Hall- On Dec. 7, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Micheal Hall, 26, Deepwater, charging him with class C felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety. The charge stems from a Lowry City Police Department investigation Aug. 31.

            Delbert Gould- On Dec. 7, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Delbert Gould, 31, Osceola, charging him with failing to appear in court on misdemeanor charges of driving while revoked, no insurance, and displaying the plates of another. Bond is set at $500 cash or surety.

Delbert Gould File photo

            The charges stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Sept. 21 when Gould was observed driving a vehicle in Osceola. A traffic stop was conducted and it was discovered Gould did not have a valid license and the license plates on the vehicle were registered to another vehicle. He was unable to provide any insurance information.

            Another warrant was issued for Gould the same day charging him with failing to appear in court on misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated and driving while suspended. Bond on these charges is set at $5,000 cash only. The charges stem from an Osceola Police Department investigation on Aug. 8.

            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

Roy Hall placed on probation
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=275

Erik Novotny placed on probation
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=273

Tweedy sentenced to serve three years in Missouri Department of Corrections
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=235

Cooper receives probation
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=300

Arrest warrant issued for Shane Stewart
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=288

Arrest warrant issued for Terry Sieleman
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=290

Arrest warrant issued for Christopher Linder
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=271