Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made two warrant arrests, took reports of stealing, and burglary during the week of May 8-15, 2017. Three arrest warrants were issued and there was a Court Case Update.
Warrant arrests
Terry Randolph- On May 10, Terry Randolph, 57, Pittsburg, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class D felony possession of a controlled substance and class A misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The warrant was issued the same day and bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.
Terry Randolph |
The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation the previous day when a deputy was on patrol and noticed a vehicle stopped on the side of NE 101 Road, Lowry City. As the deputy approached the vehicle it appeared someone ran from the ditch and got into the vehicle and it kept traveling on. The vehicle pulled over again and a passenger exited the vehicle and ran to the ditch. A traffic stop was initiated and Randolph was identified as the driver. During the investigation a bag containing a crystalline substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine and a glass pipe were recovered from his possession. Randolph was also taken into custody on a no bond U.S. Marshal Service warrant for probation violation on a federal felony charge.
Janie Tindall |
Janie Tindall- On May 9, Janie Tindall, 56, Pleasant Hill, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original class D felony charge of driving while revoked. The warrant was issued on Oct. 4, 2016 and bond was set at $25,000 cash only.
The arrest came after a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle she was driving on Highway 52 near A Highway, Appleton City. Tindall was taken into custody on the warrant, A criminal summons was issued for misdemeanor charges of failing to register a motor vehicle, driving while revoked, and no insurance from the traffic stop.
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.
Wallet reported lost or stolen
On May 15, a St. Clair County deputy took a report of a lost wallet. Selena Walters reported her wallet was either lost or stolen. On May 13, she left the wallet in her car while attending Lowry City Craft Fair and parade. She parked on South Cleveland Street south of Fourth Street, Lowry City.
Burglary reported on SE 1000 Road
On May 14, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on SE 1000 Road, Collins. Austin Williams and Chelsea McDaniel in their driveway reported a Samsung 32" flat screen television, an LG surround sound speaker, three pair of female shorts, four bras, and three pair of female underwear all purchased from Rue 21 with the tags still attached. The value of the missing items was estimated at $318. A suspect was named and evidence was located at the scene
Burglary reported at Riley's Auction House
On May 11, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report at Riley's Auction House on East Forth Street, Appleton City. Richard Souders stated he arrived at their business and found it was broken into and several items were missing. Items included an airless paint sprayer with two guns and hose, a tool box with painting supplies, two checkbooks on the business account, a surveillance camera system including four cameras, and a 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster. The total value of the items was estimated at $9,870.
Several items missing from buildings on NW H Highway
On May 11, a St. Clair County deputy took a theft report on NW Highway H, Appleton City. Julie Davis reported her son went out to a shop building and noticed his three dirt bikes were gone. She reported a Vizio television is also missing from the shop. The dirt bikes were described as a 2005 yellow and black Suzuki 250cc, a yellow 1977 Suzuki TS250, and a red and black 1985 Honda XR200. The value of the bikes was estimated at $1,350.
On May 12, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report at the same residence on NW Highway H, Appleton City. Davis reported several items missing from her shop buildings. Missing items include a Phillips home stereo system, a variety of Thorson tools in brown metal tool box, an upright battery charger, a Lincoln 110 volt wire welder, a Milwaukee hand held ban saw, and miscellaneous welding supplies on a cart. Evidence was located at the scene. The total value of the items was estimated at $1,730.
Burglary reported at Twin Oaks Harbor
On May 11, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report at Twin Oaks Harbor, Lowry City. Ruby Parson reported someone entered her trailer and went through kitchen drawers, movies, and video games. She noted several movies, three pairs of jeans, and a bottle Moscato wine were missing from her trailer. A value of the missing items was not available at this time.
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.
Warrants issued
Tamy Lukecart |
Tamy Lukecart- On May 1, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Tamy Lukecart, 39, Clinton, charging her with failing to appear in court on a class C felony assault-second degree-operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in injury, class A misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child-second degree-intoxication/BAC-vehicular, class A misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident, class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated-alcohol, and an infraction for failing to wear a seat belt. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only. The original charges stem from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation on Aug. 13, 2014.
Keri Wright |
Keri Wright- On May 1, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Keri Wright, 24, Appleton City, for probation revocation on an original class C felony of forgery. The charge stems from an Osceola Police Department investigation on Sept. 19, 2016. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only.
Casandra Hood |
Casandra Hood- On May 1, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Casandra Hood, 42, Clinton, for probation revocation on three original class C felony charges of passing a bad check. The charges stems from incidents in 2011 and 2012. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only.
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
Arrest warrants issued for Melissa Collins
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=171
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=177
Jeremy Strutton found guilty. Sentencing set for Aug. 15.
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=214
Deputies to participate in “Click It or Ticket” enforcement
Beginning May 22 the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office will participate in “Click It or Ticket” enforcement. Deputies will join statewide law enforcement through June 4 for an aggressive “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to crack down on Missouri’s seat belt violations.
Six out of 10 people killed in Missouri traffic crashes are unbuckled. And even with all the advancements in automobile safety and education on the importance of seat belt use, Missouri’s seat belt use has remained relatively unchanged in the last six years and consistently below the national average. Missouri has an 81 percent seat belt use, which is well below the national average of 88 percent. Teens and pick-up truck drivers are among those least likely to buckle up at 70 and 69 percent.
“Everyday someone dies in a crash in Missouri because they weren’t buckled up,” said St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler. “We will be pulling out all the stops to ensure motorists are buckling up.”
Seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. For information on Missouri seatbelt usage, visit www.saveMOlives.com.
