St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Updates April 9-13, 2018

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made five arrests, took two burglary reports, and a property damage report during the week of April 9-13, 2018. 

Warrant Arrests

     Gary Carpenter- On April 12, Gary Carpenter, 60, Nevada, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class E felony driving while intoxicated- persistent offender. This is a 24 hour hold pending formal charges.
     The charge comes after St. Clair County deputies were called out to Twin Oaks Harbor on a disturbance involving Carpenter. While talking with the deputies, Carpenter admitted to drinking all day. Deputies warned Carpenter to not get into his vehicle and drive or he would be arrested. Carpenter defied the deputies and got into his vehicle and started it up. Carpenter was removed from the vehicle and placed under arrest.
     

     Donovan Gregg- On April 12, Donovan Gregg, 30, Collins, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a Douglas County warrant charging him with a class E felony non-support, total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under order of support. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.
     

George Richey- On April 12, George Richey, 56, Warrensburg, was arrested on a class B misdemeanor peace disturbance. This is a 24 hour hold pending formal charges.
     The charge comes after a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to the Appleton City Park. Richey was allegedly chasing and threatening people in the park.
     

     Joshua Young- On April 12, Joshua Young, 33, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failure to appear in court on an infraction/municipal ordinance for failure to register vehicle. Bond is set at $47.50.
     The charge comes from the Appleton City police Department on Jan. 26, 2018.
     

     Sarah Danner- On April 10, Sarah Danner, 27, Raytown, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with a class B felony trafficking drugs or attempt-first degree. Bond is set at $35,000 cash or surety.
     The charge comes after Danner was pulled over for an equipment violation. After making contact with Danner, it was found that she was on probation/parole. The deputy asked for and gained consent to search the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle a rolled up dollar bill was found with some residue on it and a baggie of marijuana. Danner admitted it was cocaine. The deputy asked Danner if there was anything illegal on her person before being placed in the back of the patrol vehicle. Danner pulled a small baggie of crystal like substance from her sweatshirt pocket. After being asked again, she admitted to more being in her pocket. Danner also admitted to the deputy to having more methamphetamines in her bra. The drugs were recovered at the jail. The baggie did test positive for methamphetamines.

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 Collins

     On April 12, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on South East 54 Highway in Collins. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with Randy Esry. Esry stated when he came home around 4:30 p.m. he noticed his back door of his residence kicked in.
     Esry showed the deputy the disarray of the house. Esry stated that two of his firearms and a box of ammo were missing from the residence. Total estimated value of the loss is $1,013.

Burglary in Appleton City

     On April 11, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on East Fifth Street in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with Gerald Fennewald. Fennewald stated that sometime Tuesday or Wednesday, someone broke into his garage through a window. He stated whoever it was, was gathering things into boxes for possible removal.
     Evidence was collected from the scene.

Property Damage in El Dorado Springs

     On April 11, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on South West 450 Road in reference to property damage. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Tiffany Esser.
     Esser stated that someone scratched “KILL” on the back of her vehicle and scratched all the other panels on her vehicle.
     Photographs and evidence was collected from the scene.

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