St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office  News Updates Aug. 21-25, 2017

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made one warrant arrest and took one report of stealing during the first part of the week of Aug. 21-25, 2017.

Warrant Arrests

            Steven Wilson- On Aug. 23, Steven

Wilson, 37, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class C felony possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana, class A misdemeanor possession of up to 35 grams marijuana, and a class A misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety.

The original charges stem from a St. Clair County and Mid Missouri Drug Task Force investigation in Aug. 2016. A deputy was on NW 100 Road for a check the well being. The reporting party was concerned for his father’s safety at the residence because while there, he observed people smoking something from a glass pipe.

            A deputy arrived on scene and met with all parties on the property and came to the conclusion that everything was okay. After ensuring the well being, the deputy advised of the allegations of controlled substances being in the residence.  A Drug Task Force Detective briefly spoke with Steven Wilson, who resides in the residence and who also admitted to having a small amount of marijuana in his room. Consent to search the residence was granted. In Wilson’s room a marijuana pipe, grinder, marijuana, and a modified straw were located. The straw contained an adhered powder that field tested positive for methamphetamine.

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.

Stealing report on in Appleton City

            On Aug. 23, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing report from Marcus Balthrope on West First Street, Appleton City, in reference to a missing motorcycle and an ATV. Balthrope said he and his wife were away from their house from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Upon arrival home he noticed a Yamaha dirt bike and a Suzuki Quad ATV missing from his driveway. He stated he was working on them for their owner’s. Total estimated value is $1,000.

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.