CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

Jan. 31 to Feb. 10

Summary of Calls for Service

Total Calls Received: 218

Types of Calls:

• Driving While Intoxicated: 1

• Death: 3

• Accidents: 3

• Auto Theft: 1

• Auto Recovery: 1

• Vehicle Pursuit: 1

• Agency Assist: 4

• Alarm: 1

• Theft: 2

• Extra Patrol: 8

• Animal Calls: 7

• Check Person: 6

• Check Vehicle: 8

• Disturbances: 4

• Domestic Incidents: 7

• Drug-Related Incidents: 1

• Juvenile Call: 1

• Motorist Assist: 1

• Traffic Complaint: 6

• Traffic Hazard: 9

• Property Damage: 2

• Suicidal Subject: 2

• Suspicious Person: 1

• Suspicious Vehicle: 1

• Suspicious Activity: 1

• Follow-Up Investigation: 3

• Tow Vehicle: 1

• Information: 42

• Ambulance: 53

• Fire: 8

• Prisoner Transport: 4

• Paper Service: 14

• Welfare Check: 2

• City of Stockton: 6

Arrests Made

Total Arrests: 3

Traffic Enforcement

• Traffic Stops: 18

• Citations Issued: 3

• Warnings Issued: 17

Major Incidents

1. Traffic Stop Drug Arrest

• Date/Time: February 3, 2025

Deputy Max Dunkle conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The driver, identified as Shanda Simmons, was found to have an active warrant out of Laclede County. During a search, a controlled substance was discovered on Simmons. She was transported to Cedar County Jail, and formal charges have been submitted to the Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.

Note: Shanda Simmons is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

2. Traffic Stop and Vehicle Pursuit

• Date/Time: February 4, 2025

Chief Deputy Clay Jeffries, while on patrol in Jerico Springs, observed a vehicle speeding. A short pursuit followed, ending after approximately four blocks when the driver stopped in an alley. The driver then reversed the vehicle, colliding with the push bumper of the patrol vehicle.

Both the driver and passenger were identified as juveniles. After consulting with the Juvenile Officer, the juveniles were released to their parents. No injuries were reported.

Message from the Chief Deputy

As night coyote hunting season is approaching, I want to remind everyone to stay safe and adhere to state hunting regulations. Coyotes are particularly active during the colder months, and we know many hunters will be heading out.

Please take a moment to review the Missouri Wildlife Code for the latest rules and regulations to ensure a safe and lawful hunt.

Stay safe,

Clay Jeffries

Chief Deputy

Cedar County Sheriff’s Office