Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made six warrant arrests and took reports of stealing, trespassing, and property damage during the week of Feb. 13-20.

Several items reported
stolen in Lowry City

            On Feb. 18, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing report on South Hancock Street, Lowry City. Bobbi Ball reported several items stolen from her house including a debit card. Items reported stolen include a purse, cell phone, clothes, jewelry, coffee pot, toiletries, DVD/VHS player combo, VHS tapes, DVDs, radio, television, microwave oven, fan, and extension cords. The total value of the items stolen including charges to the debit card was estimated at $6,176. A suspect was named. The case was forwarded to Lowry City Police Department for further investigation.

Trespassing and property damage reported on SW 831 Road

            On Feb. 17, St. Clair County deputies took a report of property damage and trespassing on SW 831 Road, El Dorado Springs. Ray Gibson reported he recently caught a neighbor and some workers on his easement road. Gibson explained they are not allowed to use the road to get to the neighbor’s property. He told them that they do not have an easement or warranty deed that would allow them to use the road.  Gibson also showed the deputies a section of fence that was cut. He noted the fence belongs to another neighbor that does not live in the area.

Shoplifting reported in Appleton City

            On Feb. 17, a St. Clair County deputy took a shoplifting report at Casey's General Store, Appleton City. A Casey's employee reported two females entered the store and ordered food. One female paid for the food while the other female removed a micro USB cable from the container. The employee stated the female took the item from the store without paying for it. 

            The deputy went to a residence on East Third Street, Appleton City, and met with one of the females explaining why he was there. The female went over to a vehicle and retrieved the stolen item and gave it to the deputy. A request for prosecution was signed on behalf of Casey's General Store. Formal charges are pending.

            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.

Traffic stop leads to three arrests for felony drug possession

            On Feb. 15, a traffic stop conducted by a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputy led to three individuals being taken into custody on felony drug charges.

Matthew Todd

          Matthew Todd- On Feb. 16, Matthew Todd, 39, Deepwater, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him several felony drug charges. Todd is charged with a class C felony delivery of a controlled substance, two counts of class D felony possession of a controlled substance, and a class D misdemeanor of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond is set at $ 25,000 cash or surety.

Helen Gowin

            Helen Gowin- On February 16, Helen Gowin, 57, Blairstown, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class D felony possession of a controlled substance and class D misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety.

Amy Hastings

            Amy Hastings- On February 16, Amy Hastings, 43, Urich, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class D felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety.

            During the investigation contact was made with the driver of the vehicle, Todd, and it was determined he had an active arrest warrant for a probation violation on an original class C felony charge of domestic assault-second degree from Henry County.  During a search of the vehicle a spoon with residue that field tested positive for methamphetamine and several syringes were located. A prescription pill bottle was located with Todd's name on it. The pills inside were not what the prescription was for and were later identified as hydrocodone. Todd made admissions the items located in the vehicle belonged to him.

            The front seat passenger, Gowin, was taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine. While handcuffed, she made admissions to having methamphetamine and paraphernalia hidden on her person. A female deputy located two bags containing a crystal substance, a glass pipe with residue that field tested positive for methamphetamine, and two bags containing marijuana on Gowin’s person.

            Hastings, a passenger in the back seat, was also taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine. While handcuffed, she made admissions to having items hidden on her person. The female deputy located two bags containing a crystal substance which field tested positive for methamphetamine on Hasting's person.

Other warrant arrests

Timmy Carter Jr.

           Timmy Carter Jr.- On Feb. 18, Timmy Carter Jr., 23, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class A misdemeanor domestic assault fourth degree. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety.

            The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Feb. 1, when deputies were called to Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City, in reference to a female assault victim. The victim stated her boyfriend, Timmy Carter Jr., punched her in the face three times with a closed fist and spit in her face. The deputy noticed the victim’s right eye was swollen and bruising was beginning to appear.

Jacob Rogers

            Jacob Rogers- On Feb. 14, Jacob Rogers, 29, Humansville, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant  for a probation violation on two class C felony counts of forgery. Bond is set at $2,500 cash or surety. The original charges stem from a Hickory County Sheriff’s Office investigation in July 2013 that revealed Rogers forged two checks in St. Clair County.

            Nicholas Himmelberg- On Feb. 15, Nicholas Himmelberg, 34, Willard, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on original class A misdemeanor charge of violation of child protection order first offense. Bond is set at $3,500 cash only.

Nicholas Himmelberg

            The warrant was issued on July 6, 2016 and stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Jan. 8, 2016 when Himmelberg contacted his 15 year old son by phone in violation of an active child order of protection.

            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

Jay Buck

            Jay Buck- On Feb. 17, a St. Clair County arrest warrant was issued for Jay Buck, 39, Kansas City, for a probation violation on an original class C felony charge of possessing a controlled substance. Buck also has an arrest warrant for failing to obey a judge’s order on a class B misdemeanor charge of exceeding the posted speed limit by 20-25 miles per hour. The warrant was issued on Dec. 12, 2016. Total bond is set at $5,245 cash only.

            The charges stem from an incident on Jan. 27, 2016 when a St. Clair County deputy conducted a traffic stop for speeding on Highway 13 near Collins. During the investigation a glass pipe and digital scales were found in Buck’s vehicle. The items field tested positive for methamphetamine.        

Shane Stewart

            Shane Stewart- Last week a St. Clair County no bond warrant was issued for Shane Stewart, 37, Lowry City, charging him with failing to abide by a judge’s order. Stewart is originally charged 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.

            The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Oct. 27, 2016 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.             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.