ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

The Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release August 12th through August 18th, 2025

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Arrests and Reports

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the week of August 12th through August 18th, 2025.

August 12th – Warrant Arrest (Dangerous Drugs) – On August 12th, a St. Clair County Deputy arrested Raymond Hilliard at the OCC Fordland Facility on a St. Clair County Warrant. The warrant had an original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid. Raymond was transported to the St. Clair County Jail and the bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety.

August 12th – Felony Arrest (Stealing) – On August 12th, a St. Clair County Deputy responded to NE 1270 in Osceola, in reference to a theft. The deputy made contact with the property owner, who stated that a male suspect was discovered traveling down the road with the property owner’s building materials strapped to his vehicle. The deputy canvassed the area, and was unable to locate the suspect.

On August 15th, during a follow up investigation, Colt Andrew Reo was arrested for Felony charge of Burglary – 2nd Degree. Colt was transported to the St. Clair County Jail to be held pending formal charges.

August 14th – Misdemeanor Arrest (DWI) – On August 14th, a St. Clair County Deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on CC Highway. During the traffic stop, the driver, Bobby Rhodes, was determined to be under the influence of alcohol, and driving while having a revoked driver’s license. Bobby Rhodes was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Revoked – 2nd or 3rd Offense. Bobby was transported to the St. Clair County Jail pending formal charges.

On August 15th, a warrant came down from the St. Clair County Courthouse charging Bobby formally with Driving While Revoked, and Driving While Intoxicated – Chronic Offender, with a bond set at $30,000 cash only.

August 16th – Trespassing in Osceola – On August 16th, a St. Clair County Deputy responded to NE 351 Road in rural Osceola, in reference to a possible trespassing. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with the property owner who stated that between 6pm and midnight the previous night, somebody had unhooked her electric fence and opened the gate. The deputy canvassed the area, collected evidence, and filed a report. This investigation is ongoing.

August 17th – Warrant Arrest (Failure to Appear) – On August 17th, a St. Clair County Deputy arrested Luis Kevin Couoh at the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office on three Failure to Appear St. Clair County Warrants. The first warrant charged him with Exceeded the Posted Speed Limit (20 to 25 mph Over) and had a $327 cash only bond. The second warrant charged him with Operate Vehicle on Highway Without Valid License – 1st Offense and had a bond of $275 cash only. The third warrant charged him with Operated Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility and had a bond of $301 cash only.

The Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release August 19th through August 25th, 2025

Arrests and Reports

Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the week of August 19th through August 25th, 2025.

August 20th – Warrant Arrest (Dangerous Drugs) – On August 20th, a St. Clair County Deputy arrested Michael Fritchey at Boonville DOC on a St. Clair County Warrant. The warrant had an original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid. Michael was transported to the St. Clair County Jail and the bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety.

August 20th – Warrant Arrest (Dangerous Drugs) – On August 20th,  St. Clair County Deputy responded to NE 1271 Road in rural Osceola, in an attempt to make a warrant arrest. Upon arrival, the deputies met with the female suspect, and arrested Rachael Wheatley on a St. Clair County Warrant, and a Cass County Warrant. The St. Clair County warrant charged her with Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with a bond set at $15,000 cash only. The Cass County Warrant charged her with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, with no bond being set. Rachael was transported to the St. Clair County Jail to be held on the two warrants.

August 22nd – Warrant Arrest (Dangerous Drugs) – On August 22nd, a St. Clair County Deputies responded to Pence Avenue in Roscoe in reference to a warrant arrest attempt. Upon arrival, the deputies met with the female suspect, and arrested Misty Clark on two warrants. The first warrant was out of Bates County with a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid with a $10,000 cash or surety bond set.. The second warrant was out of Cass County and charged her with Amphetamine – Possess Controlled Substance with a bond set at $5,000 cash or surety. Misty was transported to the St. Clair County Jail to be held on two warrants.

August 24th – Burglary in Lowry City – On August 24th, a St. Clair County Deputy responded to West 4th Street in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the reporting party who said that on August 13th, her property had been broken into and damaged. The items noted to be missing were an American Flag in a case, several packs of Decade brand Cigarettes, keys to a blue Chevy Pickup, and keys to a Rockwood Camper. The deputy collected evidence and filed a report. This investigation is ongoing.

August 25th – Misdemeanor Arrest (Trespassing)  – On August 25th, a St. Clair County Deputy responded to East 7th Street in Lowry City, in reference to someone trespassing. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the reporting party who stated that the male suspect had been given a formal notice to not return to the facility, and had returned. After an investigation, Gregory Lee was arrested for Trespassing – 2nd Degree, and Harassment – 2nd Degree. Gregory was transported to the St. Clair County Jail to be booked and released pending formal charges.