Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made four warrant arrests and took a burglary report during the first part of the week of July 3-7, 2017. There were also five Court Case Updates.
Update on search for Jerry Eaton
Sheriff Scott Keeler recently received information concerning Jerry Eaton, 45, Osceola, a person of interest in multiple burglaries, auto thefts, and fleeing law enforcement, in St. Clair County as well as other jurisdictions.
On July 2, Wichita County Sheriff Randy Keeton from Leoti, Kansas reported his office located a vehicle that was reported stolen from Henry County. An attempt to make contact with the individuals ended with Eaton and Shanna Case, 44, from Collins, fleeing from the back windows of a residence. Case was apprehended and Eaton fled on foot from deputies. On July 3, a 1996 Ford F350 extended cab dually truck was reported stolen from the area.
Jerry Eaton |
On July 6, the Ford F350 was recovered in Gray County, Kan. and a red 1984 GMC shortbed pickup truck was reported stolen from there.
On July 7, the 1984 GMC shortbed pickup truck was recovered in Ford County, Kansas and a white 1999 single cab Dodge with a black flatbed and a black tool box was reported stolen. The truck is described as having several chrome accessories, oversized tires, and a Kansas license plate number 137DLH. The truck also had a firearm inside of it.
Truck stolen from Ford County, Kansas |
Sheriff Keeler stated Eaton is possibly travelling back to St. Clair County. He urges those with any related information to this case or the location of Eaton to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.
Burglary reported
on NW 151 Road,
Lowry City
On July 7, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on NW 151 Road, Lowry City. Jennifer Greenwell reported someone entered a barn without permission. Several items of evidence were left lying in the seat of a John Deere Gator. It appeared the suspects rummaged through a pickup truck that was located south of the barn. Greenwell stated she could not find anything missing. She noted the suspect's opened the barn doors and let out three horses. One of the horses fell through the sub floor of an old house and was trapped in the basement.
This case is currently under investigation. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.
Warrant arrests
Gary McConnell |
Gary McConnell- On July 6, Gary McConnell, 72, Joplin, was arrested on a class D felony failing to register as a sex offender. The warrant was issued on April 24 and bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.
The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Dec. 13, 2016 when a deputy responded to South Tower Street, Lowry City, in reference to a noncompliant sex offender. McConnell was notified he needed to go the sheriff’s office and register as a sex offender. McConnell stated he does not have to register and will not go down to the sheriff's office to do so. He was asked several times to go register and he continued to refuse.
During the investigation it was noted McConnell was convicted of class D felony sexual abuse in the first degree on Oct. 10, 1985 in Clay County. It was discovered McConnell has lived in St. Clair County for several years and did not register until his initial arrest on Dec. 13, 2016 for failing to register as a sex offender.
Mary Scheer |
Mary Scheer- On July 5, Mary Scheer, 47, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class C felony possession of a controlled substance and a warrant for failing to appear in court on an original class E felony driving while revoked. Total bond is set at $22,500 cash only.
The warrant on the drug charge was issued on June 28 and stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Nov. 9, 2016 when a deputy took a report of medications stolen from a residence on North Maple Street, Appleton City. During the investigation a straw that field tested positive for methamphetamine was located in her possession.
The warrant for failing to appear in court on an original class E felony charge of driving while revoked stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Feb. 20 of this year. A traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle on North Maple Street, Appleton City. Scheer was identified as the driver. During the investigation it was determined Scheer’s driving privileges were revoked and there were previous convictions for driving while revoked. Scheer was taken into custody and transported to the St. Clair County Jail pending the formal charge.
Nathan Bone |
Nathan Bone- On July 5, Nathan Bone, 30, Glasgow, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for misdemeanor non support. Bond is set at $8,327.16 cash only.
Daylon Turner- On July 4, Daylon Turner, 30, Appleton City, was arrested by the Appleton City Police Department on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated-prior offender, class D misdemeanor driving while revoked, and class B misdemeanor failure to register a vehicle. Bond is set at $3,500 cash or surety.
Daylon Turner |
The warrant was issued July 3 and stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on April 12 when a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Third Street and Burdette Street, Appleton City, for not displaying license plates. Contact was made with the driver, Turner, and a check of her driving status revealed it was revoked. During the investigation it was determined Turner was driving while intoxicated. She was taken into custody and later released pending the formal charges.
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.
Court Case Updates
Debbie Moran pleads guilty and is placed on probation
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=287
Michael Helm placed on probation
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=277
Andrew Smith pleads guilty. Sentencing set for Sept. 5, 2017
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=289
Kristy Lalonde placed on probation
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=234
George Richey placed on probation
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=255
