Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made six warrant arrests during the first part of the week April 17-21, 2017.

Krista Ewing

          Krista Ewing- On April 21, Krista Ewing, 30, Wheatland, was arrested at the St. Clair County Courthouse on a Jackson County warrant for failing to appear in court on two misdemeanor traffic offense. Total bond is set at $500 or 10-percent cash.      

Kayne Gonzales

       Kayne Gonzales- On April 20, Kayne Gonzales, 21, Lowry City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class A misdemeanor driving while revoked-second or subsequent offense and class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. The warrant was issued on April 19 and bond is set at $2,500 cash or surety.

            The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation during the late night hours on Feb. 12 when a deputy discovered a vehicle running with Gonzales slumped over the steering wheel in Lowry City. During the investigation it was determined Gonzales’ license was revoked and he was driving while intoxicated.

Larry Dablemont

            Larry Dablemont- On April 19, Larry Dablemont, 69, Bolivar, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on original charges of class A misdemeanor stealing and class B misdemeanor trespassing. The warrant was issued on Nov. 8, 2016 and bond is set at $1,500 cash or surety.

            The original charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on May 30, 2016 when a deputy took a report on SE 1200 Road, Collins. Robert Floyd reported a homemade gate missing.  The value of the gate was estimated at $200. It was noted Dablemont entered onto the property without permission and no trespassing sign was posted near the gate.

Leroy Covey

          Leroy Covey- On April 18, Leroy Covey, 28, Schell City, was arrested on a St Clair County warrant charging him with of class D felony possession of a controlled substance. The warrant was issued the same day and bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

            The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation the same day when a deputy initiated a traffic stop in the parking lot of Casey’s General Store, Appleton City. During the investigation a small bag with a white crystalline substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine was located.  A glass pipe for smoking methamphetamine and a pipe used for smoking marijuana were also located.

Velda Motley

            Velda Motley- On April 18, Velda Motley, 63, Lowry City, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Henry County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original class C felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle. The warrant was issued on March 28 and bond is set at $5,000 cash only. The original charge stems from a Henry County Sheriff’s Office investigation of an incident on Oct. 25, 2016. 

Terry Wright

           Terry Wright- On April 17, Terry Wright, 66, Lee’s Summit, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class B felony child molestation-first degree. The warrant was issued on April 14 and bond is set at $100,000 cash only. The charge stems from a Lee’s Summit Police Department investigation of an incident that occurred in St. Clair County on July 17, 2016.

Update of probation and parole absconders wanted on warrants

            On April 21, Jessica Thomas, 24, Osceola, was arrested by Osceola Police Department on a no bond warrant for absconding supervision on an original offense of felony possession of a controlled substance.
           A warrant is still active for Pamela Williams, 27, Osceola, for absconding supervision on an original offense of felony receiving stolen property. 
          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