The complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office  News Release Sept. 25-Oct. 2, 2017

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made four arrests and took a burglary report during the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 2, 2017.

                                                              Warrant Arrests
           

            Brayden Brookman- On Sept. 29, Brayden Brookman, 19, Neosho, was arrested on a class B misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated and a class D misdemeanor of a minor visibly intoxicated/blood alcohol content more than .02%.
            A St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a rollover accident on SE J Highway. Upon arrival the deputy spoke to Brayden Brookman. Brookman stated he had hit his breaks to avoid hitting a deer and the rear end of his truck slid around and clipped the guard rail. The truck rolled over and landed back on its wheels. While the deputy was talking to Brookman he noticed a strong smell of alcohol. The deputy conducted a field sobriety test on Brookman, which he failed. He was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Clair County Jail.  
           

            David McKinney- On Sept. 29, David McKinney, 36, Appleton City was arrested on a class D felony of second degree assault.
            The arrest stems from an incident on Sept. 29, when McKinney got into an argument with his wife, Virginia Brown. Brown claimed McKinney put his hands around her neck and choked her.
           

             Jacob Linthincum- On Sept. 27, Jacob Linthincum, 23, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for a probation violation on an original charge of a class D felony of unlawful use of a weapon. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.
            The original charges stem from an incident on April 15, 2014, when Linthincum reportedly pulled a gun on a repossession agent.
           

            Russell Morris- On Sept. 26, Russell Morris, 18, Rich Hill, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class A misdemeanor for violating an order of protection.
            A St. Clair County deputy was advised to respond to W. Fourth St. in Appleton City in reference to an order of protection violation. Morris was asked about his protection order and was told to leave by the deputy. Morris became upset because he thought the protection order was over. It was found that Morris was in violation of the protection order and was placed under arrest.

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.

                                                 Burglary in El Dorado Springs
            On Sept. 29, a St. Clair County deputy responded to 6135 SW 1001 Road, El Dorado Springs regarding a barn that had been broken into. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke to the victim, Victor Stone.
            Stone explained the house at this location was destroyed by fire approximately a week prior, however his barn, which he uses as his shop, was left undamaged. He was at the property at approximately 7:30 p.m. and everything was as it should be. When he returned at approximately 11:30 p.m. he discovered the side door to the barn open and several items missing.
            Stone reported he had five used car batteries outside the building along the north wall that were now gone. Additionally, from inside the building he was missing a Bosch Nail gun and a Dewalt Skill saw. Stone believed other items to be missing, but wasn’t able to give a complete amount at the time. He also stated an air compressor and plastic bucket with miscellaneous tools had been moved from the back of the shop to in front of the door.         
             Stone explained both the large sliding door and the side door were locked when he left.  When he returned, the side door was open and unlocked. He further explained the side door was damaged prior to this incident and could be pulled away from the door frame to allow someone to enter the building.
             A suspect was named. Total value of missing items is $445.

 Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information to this case or any others to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.