The complete St. Clair County Sheriff's Office  News Release March 2nd, 2021 through March 8th, 2021

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made six arrests and took multiple reports during the weeks of February 23rd, 2021 through March 8th,  2021.                                                        

Arrests

Mccurdy, Christopher - On March 3rd, Christopher Mccurdy, 42, Appleton City, was arrested by Vernon County Police Department on a St. Clair County warrant for a Felony charge of Domestic Assault - 2nd Degree. Christopher was transported from the Vernon County Jail to the St. Clair County Jail, and the bond was set at $10,000.00 cash or surety.

Lewman, Johnny - On March 3rd, Johnny Lewman, 59, Lowry City, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a Henry County Failure to Appear warrant for No Insurance. The bond was set at $200.00 cash only.

Bly, Zachery - On March 4th, Zachery Bly, 21, Kansas City, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on 6 Clay County Failure to Appear warrants, and a St. Clair County warrant for a Felony charge of Resisting/Interfering with Arrest For a Felony, and a Felony charge of Assault - 2nd Degree- Special Victim. The total bond for the Clay County warrants was set for $29,100.00 cash only and the bond for the St. Clair County warrant was set at $15,000.00 cash only.

The arrest was made when information was given by a Polk County citizen had witnessed the vehicle Zachery was the driver of, stealing mail from mailboxes, and fled from the scene. Upon being stopped by St. Clair County deputies, Zachery drove off and crossed over north into the south bound lanes. At this time, he drove at a high rate of speed into oncoming traffic, while deputies attempted to get ahead of him to warn drivers of the danger. Zachery crossed over the lanes multiple times, ramming a patrol vehicle, and eventually rolled his vehicle while attempting to cross the median on 13 Highway, North of A Highway and C Highway Junction. During the investigation, it appeared he was stealing mail between Kansas City and Springfield. Sheriff Hilty praises the deputies and their quick thinking in trying to warn motorists of the dangerous situation. Anyone who may have encountered this subject traveling at them are encouraged to call the Sheriff's Office.

Beckmon, Crystal - On March 4th, Crystal Beckmon, 39, El Dorado Springs, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office for a St. Clair County warrant on a Felony charge for Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid. Crystal was transported from the Polk County Jail to the St. Clair County Jail and the bond was set at $5,000.00 cash only.

Barks, Christopher - On March 5th, Christopher Barks, 40, Liberty, was arrested by Johnson County Sheriff's Office in the State of Kansas for a St. Clair County Failure to Appear warrant on a Felony charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid. Christopher was transported from Johnson County, Kansas, to the St. Clair County Jail and the bond was set at $5,000.00 cash or surety.

McFarland, Mary - On March 5th, Mary McFarland, 22, Kansas City, was arrested for a Felony charge of Stealing - Physically Take. Mary was booked and released pending formal charges.

Moore, Alexandria - On March 5th, Alexandria Moore, 27, Clinton, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a Clinton Police Department Failure to Appear Misdemeanor warrant. The bond was set for $225.00 cash or surety.

Hutchens, Shanna - On March 7th, Shanna Hutchens, 47, Blue Springs, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy on a Polk County Failure to Appear Misdemeanor warrant. The bond was set at a total of $100.00 cash only.

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.