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 News Release Aug. 26-Sept. 2, 2019

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made five arrests and took two reports during the week of Aug. 26-Sept. 2, 2019.

Warrant Arrests

Joshua Young

Joshua Young- On Sept. 1, Joshua Young, 35, Appleton City was arrested on three St. Clair County warrants. The first warrant charges him with a class D felony possession of a controlled substance and a class D misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.

The warrant comes after a St. Clair County deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle that Young was driving, for a traffic violation in April of 2019. The deputy made contact with Young and asked if there was anything illegal in the vehicle. Young gave consent for the deputy to search the vehicle. During the search, a glass pipe with a white residue was located.

The second warrant is for a class D misdemeanor driving with no insurance. Bond is set at $500 cash only. This warrant stems from the traffic stop by a St. Clair County deputy in April of 2019.

The third warrant is for a class D felony possession of a controlled substance, two class D felony counts of delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a county/private jail/correctional center, and a class D misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

The warrant comes after a deputy performed a traffic stop on the vehicle Young was a passenger in for an equipment violation in May of 2019. After getting consent to search the vehicle from the driver, the deputy found a green bag on the floorboard in the passenger area of the vehicle. Inside the bag was a syringe, a plastic bag with a white crystal-like substance, and a pair of “brass” knuckles. The crystal-like substance did field test positive for methamphetamine.

While being transported to the jail, the deputy reminded Young, that if he had anything else hidden on his person, he needed to speak up now. Young stated he did have some pills on his person. Upon arrival, Young was taken in to be searched. The correctional staff did locate the pills and a plastic bag with a crystal-like substance. All evidence was collected.

Paul Evans (file photo)

Paul Evans- On Aug. 31, Paul Evans, 30, Osceola, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class B misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. Evans was booked and released pending formal charges.

The arrest comes after St. Clair County deputies observed Evans stumble multiple times on the way to his vehicle at the rodeo grounds. It was unclear if Evans was retrieving something from his vehicle or leaving. Evans got into his vehicle and drove off. A deputy pulled over the vehicle Evans was driving. When asked if he would do a field sobriety test, Evans refused. When asked to perform a breathalyzer test, Evans refused.

Jay Buck

Jay Buck- On Aug. 30, Jay Buck, 41, Kansas City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a probation violation on an original class D felony possession of a controlled substance. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only.

The charge stems from an incident when a St. Clair County deputy conducted a traffic stop for speeding on Highway 13 near Collins in January of 2016. During the investigation, a glass pipe and digital scales were found in Buck’s vehicle. The items field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Marcus Balthrope

Marcus Balthrope- On Aug. 29, Marcus Balthrope, 37, Chilhowee, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for a probation violation on an original class C felony driving while intoxicated-aggravated offender and a class D felony driving while revoked/suspended. Bond is set at $5,000 cash only.

The original charges stem from a traffic stop by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in May of 2013.

Cody Cooper

Cody Cooper- On Aug. 29, Cody Cooper, 28, Humansville, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a class B misdemeanor property damage in the second degree. Cooper was placed on a 24 hour hold pending formal charges.

The arrest comes after deputies were dispatched to a residence on SE Highway 54 in reference to a disturbance.

Upon arrival, a deputy made contact with Cooper. Cooper was very agitated and refused to follow the deputy’s orders. Cooper finally complied when the deputy pulled his county issued taser.

The victim stated she and Cooper had gotten into an argument and Cooper had been following her as she was trying to get away from him. Cooper had parked his truck and started to beat on it as he yelled at the residence where the victim was at.

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 in Collins

On Sept. 1, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on SE 901 Road in reference to stealing. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with Bryan Purtle. Purtle stated when he and his family came down to their trailer to go hunting, they noticed the back door of the trailer pried open. Purtle stated he noticed a small green toolbox, with tools in it, were missing, along with a red twin tank 110 volt air compressor and a camouflaged Barnett crossbow with a case. The estimated loss value is $700.

Property Damage in El Dorado Springs

On Aug. 27, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on Highway K in reference to property damage. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with Melvin Carver. Carver stated he came to the residence to take care of yard work and noticed a door on the north side of the house was kicked in. Carver stated he did not notice anything missing except for light bulbs.

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.