Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 10 warrant arrests and took reports of property damage, burglary, and stealing during the week of April 24-May 1, 2017.
Felony drug arrest on SW 50 Road
Ronald Park- On April 29, Ronald Park, 59, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class A misdemeanor assault fourth degree. The warrant was issued on April 19 and bond is set at $3,500 cash or surety.
Ronald Park |
The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on April 7 when a female victim was at Park’s residence on SW 50 Road, Osceola, to pick up her children from another female. The two females started arguing and Park allegedly stepped between them and knocked one of the female’s sun glasses off. He also allegedly punched the female while she was sitting in the driver’s seat of her car.
On April 29, when deputies arrived at Park’s residence to serve the warrant a female answered the door and went to get Park. A deputy heard Park say he did not want to come outside. Deputies went in the residence and made contact with Park in the kitchen. He was taken into custody on the warrant. A glass pipe with a white powdery substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine was found in one of Park’s pant pockets. Two blue pills identified as Alprazolam, a schedule four controlled substance, were also located in Park’s possession. A pipe with a burnt substance inside it was lying on the kitchen table in plain view. Admissions were made from Park the pipe was a marijuana pipe and belonged to him.
A warrant was obtained and on April 30, Park was arrested on two class D felony counts of possessing a controlled substance, class A misdemeanor possession of 10-grams or less of marijuana-prior drug offense, and class A misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-prior drug offense. Total bond on the new charges is $18,000 cash or surety.
During the investigation a black flat bed Toyota 4x4 pickup truck that was reported stolen from Cedar County on April 27 was recovered from Park’s property. A suspect was named and the vehicle was returned to the owner.
Other arrest warrants
Marcus Balthrope |
Marcus Balthrope- On May 1, Marcus Balthrope, 35, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class D felony non support with total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under order of support. Bond is set at $1,000 cash only.
Norman Beasley- On April 29, Norman Beasley, 56, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class E felony domestic assault-fourth degree-second or subsequent offense. Bond is set at $7,500.00 cash or surety.
Norman Beasley |
The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation the previous day when deputies were called to West Sixth Street, Lowry City, in reference to a verbal disturbance outside of the residence.
Contact was made with three individuals who feared their safety. They stated Beasley was intoxicated and he walked to their residence, threatened to kill them all, and burn their house down.
Richard Franks III |
Richard Franks III- On April 27, Richard Franks III, 21, Overland Park, Kan., was arrested on two St. Clair County warrants charging him with class A misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and failing to appear in court on an infraction of failing to display plates. The warrants were issued on March 22 and total bond is set at $688.50. The charges stem from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation on Dec. 12, 2016.
Justin Ward |
Justin Ward- On April 27, Justin Ward, 26, Bolivar, was arrested on two St. Clair County warrants charging him with failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of driving while revoked and an infraction of no seat belt. The warrants were issued on March 20 and total bond is set at $760 cash only. The charges stem from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation on Jan. 8.
Daniel Infranca |
Daniel Infranca- On April 26, Daniel Infranca, 44, Grain Valley, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class D felony possession of a controlled substance, class A misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and class A misdemeanor driving while suspended. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.
The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation during the early morning hours the same day when a deputy was dispatched to NE 201 Road at Highway 13, Lowry City, in reference to a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of the road.
During the investigation contact was made with the driver, Infranca. He stated he parked on the side of the road due to the storm. Further investigation discovered an eye wear case hidden next to the engine compartment under the hood. A used, partial broken clear glass smoking pipe which field tested positive for methamphetamine was found inside the case along with other drug paraphernalia. A check of his driver’s status revealed Infrana’s license is suspended for nonpayment of child support.
David Faulkner II |
David Faulkner II- On April 26, David Faulkner II, 31, Osceola, was arrested in on a Lowry City Police Department warrant for failing to appear in court on an ordinance violation for expired license. The warrant was issued on Nov. 24, 2015 and bond is set at $225 cash only.
On April 27, Faulkner was also arrested on two St. Clair County warrants charging him with class D felony possession of a controlled substance and class A misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety.
The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, Osceola Police Department, and Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdictional Drug Task Force investigation the previous day at Faulkner’s residence on WW Highway, Osceola. During the investigation a crystalline substance and glass pipes with a white powdery substance inside them were located. The items field tested positive for methamphetamine.
Stephanie Nerkeliunas (no photo)- On April 26, Stephanie Nerkeliunas, 41, Springfield, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Polk County warrant charging her with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. Bond is set at $1,000 cash only. The charge stems from a Bolivar Police Department investigation. She was transported to the Polk County line and released to the custody of Bolivar Police Department.
Keith Bailey |
Keith Bailey- On April 25, Keith Bailey, 32, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class D felony possession of a controlled substance, class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and class D misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The warrant was issued the same day and bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.
The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdictional Drug Task Force investigation the previous day at Bailey’s residence on East Third Street, Appleton City. During the investigation marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a white powdery substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine were located.
Alisha Ward |
Alisha Ward- On April 25, Alisha Ward, 27, Appleton City, was arrested on two St. Clair County warrants charging her with failing to pay fines on ordinance violations of driving without a license and no insurance. The warrants were issued on Sept. 20, 2016 and total bond is set at $400 cash only. The charges stems from an Appleton City Police Department investigation May 19, 2016.
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.
Report of property damage on SE 1251 Road
On May 1, a St. Clair County deputy took a property damage report on SE 1251 Road, Osceola. Michael Leuty reported someone shot his 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier with a small caliber rifle. A suspect was named.
Stealing and burglaries reported in Twin Oaks Harbor
On May 1, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing and burglary report in Twin Oaks Harbor, Lowry City. Cristen Cox reported someone stole approximately $175 of lumber from her backyard. She gave a description of the suspect. Cox reported on April 29 someone attempted to break into her residence through a door. She and also stated entry was also attempted into a RV parked next to her trailer.
On May 1, a deputy took a burglary report from Leah Carroll in Twin Oaks Harbor, Lowry City. Carroll reported a door was used as a point of entry and she noticed several lights in her house on. A drawer in one of the bedrooms was found open. The pantry and a door were also found open. Two door jambs were found with minor damage. Nothing appeared to be missing.
Property damage reported in Appleton City
On April 30, St. Clair County deputies responded to a trailer on East Burbank Street, Appleton City in reference property damage. The trailer occupied by Kayla Carter, Zach Bean, and Ashley Carter had the skirting kicked in around the bottom and a window was broke out. During the investigation a suspect was named.
Items stolen from vehicle during church service
On April 30, a St Clair County deputy took a report from Katherine Poort in reference to someone stealing items out of her vehicle while she was at church. Poort stated she was attending services at the Park Grove Christian Church on NN Highway, Deepwater, and did not lock her vehicle. When she went to leave, she noticed someone stole two sets of keys and a small wallet from the vehicle. The total value of the missing items was estimated at $105. A suspect was named.
These cases are currently under investigation. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information to these cases or any others to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.
