Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 10 warrant arrests and took reports of littering, stolen vehicles, and a stolen handgun during the week of July 24-31, 2017. There was also one Court Case Update.

            Warrant arrests

            Shanna Case- On July 31, Shanna Case, 44, Collins, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with two class D felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and a class D 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 investigation the previous day at a residence on SW 50 Road, Osceola. During the investigation a glass pipe with white crystal substance inside was located in the same room as Case. A light green purse was located next to the pipe. A metal box with one Alprazolam prescription pill was located in the purse along with another box containing two bags with a white crystal substance inside. The white substance field tested positive for methamphetamines.

            Case was also arrested on a Hickory County warrant for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of trespassing-second degree. Bond on this charge is set at $50 cash only.

Daniel Smith

           Daniel Smith- On July 30, Daniel Smith, 42, Lowry City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with violation to his probation on an original class A misdemeanor domestic assault-third degree charge. Bond is set at $25,000 cash or surety.

            The original charge stems from an investigation on Dec. 31, 2015 when a St. Clair County deputy responded to a domestic disturbance on NW 151 Road, Lowry City. Smith hit a female victim in the face with his fist, placed her in a head lock, and hit her again multiple times. The victim also had a bite injury to her left wrist and her left shoulder. In September 2016 he plead guilty and was sentenced to serve one year in county jail. The execution of sentence was suspended and Smith was placed on supervised probation for two years. He was also ordered to serve five-days shock time.

Kipp Christopher

            Kipp Christopher - On July 28, Kipp Christopher, 21, Holt, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Taney County warrant for failing to appear in court on an unclassified misdemeanor charge of minor visibly intoxicated. Bond is set at $1,000 cash or surety. The original charge stems from a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation on April 23, 2016.

Tracie Hudson

            Tracie Hudson- On July 28, Tracie Hudson, 57, Raymore, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class A misdemeanor driving while intoxicated-prior offender. Bond is set at $3,500 cash or surety.

            The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on July 28 when a deputy was dispatched to a report of a suspicious person at the Pilot Travel Center, Collins. Contact was made with Hudson when she was using a window squeegee to wash her car. During the investigation it was determined Hudson was under the influence. She made admissions to being under the influence of methamphetamine and operating the vehicle. A check revealed Hudson was convicted of driving while intoxicated in a prior case. She was taken into custody pending the formal charge.

Bradley Cowen

           Bradley Cowen- On July 28, Bradley Cowen, 52, Memphis, Tenn., was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with class D felony driving while intoxicated-aggravated. Bond is set at $7,500 cash or surety.

            The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on July 27 when a deputy was notified of a careless driver traveling north on Highway 13, Osceola.  A traffic stop was conducted after the deputy observed the vehicle failing to maintain its lane. The deputy smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. Cowen stated he did not have a driver’s license. A check revealed his license is currently revoked in Tennessee for driving under the influence. Further investigation determined Cowen was intoxicated. He was taken into custody pending the formal charge.

            Lucas Boone- On July 28, Lucas Boone, 23, Springfield, was arrested in St. Clair County warrant charging him with class D felony possession of a controlled substance. The warrant was issued the same day and bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

            The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation the previous day when a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle he was a passenger in. During the investigation a clear plastic container with white crystal substance inside was located in the vehicle. The white substance field tested positive for methamphetamine.

            Boone was also arrested on a Taney County warrant for failing to appear in court on two class C felony charges of possession of a controlled substance. The warrant was issued on February 21 and bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety. The charge stems from a Taney County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Feb. 3, 2015.

Sandra Boone

           Sandra Boone- On July 28, Sandra Boone, 54, Ozark, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class D felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

            The charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation the previous day when a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle Boone was driving. During the investigation a clear plastic container with white crystal substance inside was located in the vehicle. The white substance field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Misty Roberts

            Misty Roberts- On July 26, Misty Roberts, 31, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class A misdemeanor passing a bad check-less than $500. The warrant was issued on April 18 and bond is set at $500.00 cash only. The charge stems from an incident on May 18, 2016.

Robert Brison

            Robert Brison- On July 25, Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Robert Brison, 53, Osceola, on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original class C felony charge of forgery and class C misdemeanor fraudulent use of a credit device. The warrant was issued on July 13 and bond is set at $1,200 cash only.

            The forgery charge stems from an incident in October 2015 and the fraudulent use of a credit device charge stems from an incident in November 2015.  On Nov. 24, 2015 St. Clair County deputies took a report from Evelyn Schroer in reference to two credit cards being activated in her name and maxed out to the limit. She also reported a $300 debit transaction that was not authorized and a check written to her son, Brison, for $25 was altered to $125. Schroer’s total loss was estimated at $2,114.60. She advised a recent credit check discovered another credit card in her name also.

Ricky Wilson

           Ricky Wilson- On July 25, Ricky Wilson, 22, Humansville, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Bates County warrant charging him with class D felony burglary-second degree. The warrant was issued on July 14 and bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety. The charge stems from a Butler Police Department investigation on May 1.

            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 littering on SW 1371 Road

            On July 30, a St. Clair County deputy took a report of illegal dumping on SW 1371 Road, Osceola. Steve Woody stated he found a large amount trash dumped on the side of the road. Numerous pieces of evidence was located and seized.

Van reported stolen in Osceola recovered in Blue Springs

            On July 26, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing report from Richard Strahle. He reported his 2012 Ford Transit Connect van was stolen from his residence on NE 1021 Road, Osceola. Strahle named a female suspect who was staying at his residence. He noted when he woke up he noticed the van missing and the female subject and her belongings gone. The value of the vehicle was estimated $15,000. A request for prosecution was signed.

            On July 30, information was obtained the stolen vehicle was recovered by the Blue Springs Police Department. The vehicle had four flat tires and a suspect was identified and taken into custody.

Handgun reported stolen

            On July 26, a St. Clair County deputy took a report from Kenneth Gurley in reference to a stolen handgun. Gurley reported a .22 Caliber Ruger Single Six revolver missing from his residence on NW 451 Road, Lowry City. The value of the handgun was estimated at $629.  

Stolen truck reported in Appleton City

            On July 26, a St. Clair County deputy took a report of a stolen vehicle. Mary Scheer reported 1994 Ford F150 truck was stolen from her residence on North Maple Street, Appleton City. The truck was described as maroon with purple waves down the sides. She stated the truck has been missing since June 6.

Stolen vehicles recovered

            On July 25, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to the area near Highway 13 and UU Highway, Collins, in reference to a vehicle in the ditch. Information was received the vehicle was stolen out of Springfield and the suspect fled the scene on foot.

            During the investigation contact was made with Robert Truitt who reported his brown 2015 Chevrolet truck was missing from his residence on SE 975 Road, Humansville. A short time later information was received the truck went off the highway and struck a sign at the Highway 52 off ramp in Henry County. The truck stopped with the airbags deployed.  A Clinton Police Department officer on scene noted the suspect was not there when he arrived. The truck was processed and returned to Truitt.

            Information was received a truck was later stolen from a car dealership in Clinton. The suspect in this case is believed to be the same suspect involved in an early morning incident with Springfield Police Department and Greene County Sheriff’s Office in which a deputy was dragged by a vehicle the suspect was driving. The suspect was taken into custody by Garden City Police Department on July 27.

            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.

Court Case Updates

Richard Foster sentenced to county jail
http://scsomo.org/court_case_view.php?id=317