The complete St. Clair County Sheriff's Office  News Release January 5, 2021 through January 11, 2021

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made four arrests and took multiple reports during the weeks of January 5, 2021 through January 11, 2021.

Arrests

Jonathon Self - On January 6th, Jonathon Self, 34, Wheatland, was arrested on a Felony charge for Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, and a bond revocation on a St. Clair County warrant for a Felony charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, and a Misdemeanor charge of Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Prior Drug Offense. The bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety.

The arrest was made after a St. Clair County deputy worked with Mid Missouri Drug Task Force to assist Missouri State Highway Patrol on a traffic stop involving the vehicle Jonathan Self was the driver of. Verbal consent to search the vehicle was given, and a plastic bag that field tested positive for methamphetamine was found.

John Milbourn - On January 6th, John Milbourn, 49, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant, at the St. Clair County Courthouse, for a Felony charge of Domestic Assault - 2nd Degree. The bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety.

Sara Whatley - On January 7th, Sara Whatley, 61, Raytown, was arrested on a Johnson County warrant for a Failure to Appear on a charge for Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The bond was set at $350.00 cash only.

Joseph Bardwell - On January 7th, Joseph Bardwell, 30, Osceola, was arrested at the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office on two St. Clair County warrants, both of which were for Failing to Appear on Felony charges of Driving While Revoked/Suspended. The total bond was set at $10,000.00 cash only.

Stolen and Recovered Truck from Osceola Cheese 

On January 6th, a St. Clair County deputy responded to a call for service at the Osceola Cheese in reference to a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the victim, Kenneth Gregg, who stated that his 1978 Ford pickup was stolen from the North side of the establishment. Kenneth described the truck to be red and white in color with a tool box in the bed of the truck. The value of the stolen truck was estimated at $5,000.00, but Kenneth was unsure about the value of the tools inside of the truck.

On January 8th, a St. Clair County deputy responded to a call for service in regards to finding a vehicle in a field, North of Roscoe. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the reporting party who pointed out the vehicle that was identified to be the stolen truck of Kenneth Gregg.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle on J Highway 

On January 8th, a St. Clair County deputy responded to a call for service in regards to someone finding a stolen vehicle out of El Dorado Springs. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the owner of the vehicle, Joseph Garrett, who reported that he had received information that his stolen black Chevrolet Suburban was sitting in the woods nearby. The vehicle was located sitting in the mud with all four wheels, both headlights, and both tail lights missing. The driver's side back window was also broken out. The deputy collected evidence and contacted El Dorado Springs Police Department who had the deputy release the vehicle to the owner.

Burglary at the VFW on TT Highway 

On January 11th, a St. Clair County deputy responded to a call for service at the VFW in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Tina Bushey, who reported that when she arrived at work, she noticed that someone had broken in. The deputy noted that the back door and been broken into, a floor safe had been cut open, multiple gaming machines had been broken, and an envelope with cash for a football pool in it was missing. The total amount of stolen cash was estimated at $5,200.00.

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.

Sheriff Hilty 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.