ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

The Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release September 3, 2024 through September 9, 2024

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Arrests and Reports

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the week of September 3rd, 2024 through September 9th, 2024

September 4th, 2024 – Warrant Arrest – On September 4th, a St. Clair County Deputy arrested Jonathon E. Self at the Leavenworth County Jail in Kansas, on three St. Clair County Warrants for Failure to Appear. The original warrants had the following charges: 1st Warrant: Possession of a Controlled Substance; Warrant 2: Exceeding the Posted Speed Limit by 26 or more; Warrant 3: Possession of a Controlled Substance and a charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Mr. Self was transported to the St. Clair County Jail and there is no bond set for these warrants.

September 4th, 2024 – Burglary in Osceola – On September 4th, a St. Clair County Deputy responded to a call for service on NE 75 Road, Osceola, in reference to a possible burglary. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with Kimberly Jones, who reported that between the hours of 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM, someone had broken into her home, and damaged the front door in doing so. The deputy took photographs of the property, took a report, and the investigation is currently ongoing.

September 6th, 2024 – DUI Arrest – On September 6th, a St. Clair County Deputy performed a traffic stop on J Highway, on a vehicle for traveling off of the roadway multiple times. Upon making contact, the Deputy was able to identify the driver as Kenneth Essley. Kenneth had slurred speech and submitted to both a field sobriety test and a field breathalyzer test – the results of which indicated intoxication. Kenneth was charged with a Class B Misdemeanor of Driving While Intoxicated, and was transferred to a local hospital for further tests.

September 6th, 2024 – DUI Arrest – On September 6th, a St. Clair County Deputy performed a traffic stop on 54 Highway, on a vehicle in regards to the driver appearing asleep at the wheel. Upon making contact, the Deputy was able to identify the driver as Cheryl Wagoner. Cheryl had slurred speech, could barely stay awake, and submitted to a field sobriety test. At this time, she was charged with a Class B Misdemeanor of Driving While Intoxicated, and was booked and released pending formal charges.

September 7th, 2024 – Warrant Arrest – On September 7th, a St. Clair County Deputy arrested Frankie Wood at the Boonville Department of Corrections, on a St. Clair County Warrant for a felony charge of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender. Mr. Wood was transported to the St. Clair County Jail and the bond was set at $2,500 cash or surety.

September 7th, 2024 – Warrant Arrest – On September 7th, a St. Clair County Deputy worked alongside Hickory County Deputies, and arrested Brian Parker at the St. Clair/Hickory County Line, on a St. Clair County Warrant for a felony charge of 3rd Degree Assault. Mr. Parker was transported to the St. Clair County Jail and the bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety.

September 9th, 2024 – Warrant Arrest – On September 9th, a St. Clair County Deputy arrested Justin A. Woods at the Greene County Jail, on a St. Clair County Warrant for Failure to Appear. The original charge on the warrant is as follows: Class D Felony – Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid. Mr. Woods was transported to the St. Clair County Jail pending a court date of October 7th.

The Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release September 10, 2024 through September 16, 2024

Arrests and Reports

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the week of September 10th, 2024 through September 16th, 2024

September 12 – Felony Arrest (Dangerous Drugs) – On September 12th, a St. Clair County Deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken tail light, and upon making contact, the driver was identified as James Gladstone. During the stop, Gladstone noted that the Deputy had a K9 with him, and admitted to the Deputy that he had methamphetamine in his vehicle, along with paraphernalia. Gladstone was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, which is a Felony charge. Gladstone was booked and released pending formal charges.

September 12 – Warrant Arrest – On September 12th, a St. Clair County Deputy arrested Ashlie Pittman at the Joplin City Police Department, for a Probation Violation. The original charge on the warrant is Non-Support, Total Arrears In Excess of 12 Monthly Payments Due Under Order of Support, which is a Class E Felony. Ashlie was transported to the St. Clair County Jail, and the bond was set at $1,000 cash only.

September 12 – Property Damage in Osceola – On September 12th, a St. Clair County Deputy responded to a call for service at the Wildflower Inn in regards to property damage. Upon making contact with the owner, the deputy was advised of multiple windows being broken and/or damaged by what appeared to be small rocks or bb’s. Photographs were taken of the damage, and a report was filed. Investigation continues.

September 13 – Warrant Arrest – On September 13th, a St. Clair County Deputy arrested Arthur Franklin Zschintzsch at the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, on a St. Clair County Warrant. The original charge on the warrant is Harassment- 1st Degree, which is a Class E Felony. Arthur was transported to the St. Clair County Jail, and there is no bond for this warrant.

September 14 – Felony Arrest (Driving While Revoked) – On September 13th, a St. Clair County Deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple lane violations, and upon making contact, the driver was identified as Mark Cordes. Mark was found to be driving on a revoked license, and also was found to be a repeat offender. Mark was arrested for Driving While Revoked/Suspended, which is a Felony charge. Mark was booked and released, pending formal charges.

September 16 – Fire in El Dorado Springs  – On September 16th, St. Clair County Deputies responded to a call for service on Highway 82 in Rural El Dorado Springs in regards to a fire that started in the middle of the night. Upon making contact, the reporting party noted that a chicken coop had been on fire, and that multiple animals had been injured and/or were deceased. A St. Clair County Detective was called out to perform a fire investigation, and no accidental causes for fire ignition were observed. A witness was able to identify a suspicious vehicle parked near the property.

September 16 – Warrant Arrest – On September 16th, a St. Clair County Deputy arrested Daniel Smith at the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, on a Osceola Police Department Warrant. The original charges on the warrant are Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, which is a Class E Felony. Arthur was transported to the St. Clair County Jail, and the bond was set for $15,000 cash or surety.

September 16 – Warrant Arrest – On September 16th, a St. Clair County Deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding, on A Highway. Upon contact, the deputy identified the driver as Casey Reeves. Casey was found to have an active warrant issued out of Cass County for Failure To Appear. The original charge on the warrant is Non-Support, which is a Misdemeanor Class A. Arthur was transported to the St. Clair County Jail, and the bond was noted to be ROR.

September 16 – Stealing – On September 16th, a St. Clair County Deputy responded to a call for service in regards to stealing on W Highway. Upon making contact with the reporting party, it was noted that multiple items were missing from her house, including a 1959 class ring, and a piggy bank of old coins. A report was filed, and photographs were taken of the area.