Press Release
For Immediate Release
Subject: Missouri Department of Corrections Warrant Arrest
Date: January 15, 2025
Incident Details:
Arrested Individual: Heather L. Mollet, age 37, of Steelville, Missouri
Arrest Date: January 13, 2025
Arrest Location: La Belle, Missouri
Arrest Agency: Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Charge: Parole Violations
Incident Background:
Date of Incident: January 13, 2025
Location: La Belle, Missouri
Time: NA
Details: Lewis County Deputies were patrolling the La Belle, Missouri area when they observed an individual at a residence who was believed to have an outstanding Department of Corrections parole violation warrant out of Crawford County, Missouri.
Miss Mollet was placed under arrest and transported to the Clark County Jail to await extradition.
"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."
Contact Information:
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 573-767-5287
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Subject: Theft Offense Arrest
Date: January 10, 2025
Incident Details:
Arrested Individual: Anna Renee Robertson, age 41, of Lewistown, Missouri
Arrest Date: January 9, 2025
Arrest Location: Lewistown, Missouri
Arrest Agency: Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Charge: Stealing, a class D felony (2 counts)
Incident Background:
Date of Incident: November 17, 2024
Location: Ewing, Missouri
Time: NA
Details: On November 19, 2024 the LCSO received a report from an elderly person that her purse had been stolen from her apartment in Ewing, Missouri. The victim further reported her debit cards had been stolen and subsequently used at several ATM's in both Lewis County and Adams County, Illinois. The victim identified the suspect as a family member, Anna Renee Robertson. Anna was later interviewed and admitted to taking the purse from the apartment.
On December 20th, 2024 a felony complaint was filed by Prosecuting Attorney Chelsea Fellinger, alleging two counts of felony stealing. An arrest warrant was then issued by the Honorable Corey Moon, Associate Circuit Judge.
Robertson was taken into custody at her apartment in Lewistown and then transported to the Lewis County Jail. She remains incarcerated in the Clark County Jail in lieu of $10,000.00 cash only bond.
"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."
Contact Information:
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 573-767-5287
Press Release
Lewis County Sheriff's Office Theft and Drug Possession Arrest
Date: December 5, 2024 For Immediate Release
On December 3, 2024, the Lewis County Sheriff's Office responded to a theft report from a rural farm near Durham, Missouri. An alert landowner observed a suspicious pickup truck on his property and contacted law enforcement. The landowner followed the suspect, later identified as Joey L. Allensworth, age 50, of Maywood, Missouri, to the 8 & W Recycling Center in West Quincy, Missouri.
At the recycling center, deputies discovered that Allensworth was in possession of copper wire and pipe that had been stolen from the farm. He was immediately taken into custody.
After being transported to the Lewis County Jail, Allensworth admitted to possessing methamphetamine and handed over a baggie of the substance, which was taken into evidence.
On December 4, 2024, Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney Chelsea Fellinger formally charged Allensworth with one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Class D Felony, one count of Stealing, a Class A Misdemeanor, and one count of Trespassing in the 2nd Degree.
A warrant for his arrest was issued by Lewis County Associate Court Judge Corey Moon, who set Allensworth's bond at $10,000.00 cash only. Allensworth remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.
The Lewis County Sheriff's Office commends the landowner for their vigilance and prompt action in reporting suspicious activity, which assisted in the arrest. We encourage all community members to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
The Sheriff's Office worked in collaboration with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Marion County Sheriff's Office & NECOMM.
Shooting Incident Involving Pursuit in Maywood, Missouri Under Investigation
Maywood, MO - At approximately 4:00 a.m. on November 30th, 2024, the Lewis County Sheriff's Office responded to a call in Maywood, Missouri, regarding a suspicious person attempting to enter a vehicle in the victim's driveway. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the reporting party had stepped outside after noticing the suspicious activity. The suspect(s) fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV as the home owner made their presence known.
The reporting party, witnessing the suspects' escape, proceeded to follow the vehicle as it fled into Marion County. As the pursuit neared the West Quincy area, the suspects fired a weapon toward the reporting party's vehicle and striking it. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during the incident.
The suspect vehicle was later discovered to have been stolen out of Quincy, Illinois. The Lewis County Sheriff's Office, along with members of the Marion County Sheriff's Department and the Quincy Police Department, are continuing to investigate the incident and attempting to locate the suspects.
This dangerous behavior puts the public at risk, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice. We urge anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Subject: Domestic Assault and Drug Arrest
Date: November 24, 2024
Incident Details:
Arrested Individual: Tayler D. Burgess, age 27, Hannibal, Missouri
Arrest Date: November 24, 2024
Arrest Location: Canton, Missouri
Arrest Agency: Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Charges: Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree, a class E felony, Possession of Controlled Substance, (methamphetamine), a class D felony, No valid license, a class D misdemeanor, Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D misdemeanor
Incident Background:
Date of Incident: November 24, 2024
Location: Ewing, Lewis County, Missouri
Details: On November 24, 2024, a witness reported seeing a male subject assaulting a female inside their vehicle at the Ayerco Truck Stop in Canton, Missouri. The vehicle left the scene. The Lewis County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the area and located the suspect and victim in the same vehicle in downtown Canton. After further investigation, Tayler D. Burgess was arrested for domestic assault because he had physically assaulted the victim. Law enforcement also located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.
On November 25, 2024, Lewis County Prosecutor Chelsea Fellinger filed formal charges in the Lewis County Associate Court, that included the above-mentioned charges.
The Honorable Corey Moon, Associate Judge, issued a warrant which included the above charges.
Mr. Burgess remains lodged in the Lewis County Jail.
"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."
Contact Information:
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 573-767-5287
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For Immediate Release
Subject: Harassment Arrest
Date: November 25, 2024
Incident Details:
Arrested Individual: Dylan L. Burnett
Arrest Date: November 25, 2024
Arrest Location: Lewis County Courthouse, Monticello, Missouri
Arrest Agency: Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Charge: Unlawful use of a weapon, (exhibiting), a class E felony
Incident Background:
Date of Incident: November 14, 2024
Location: Ewing, Lewis County, Missouri
Time:
Details: On November 14, 2024, a victim reported Dylan Burnett, had come to the residence in Ewing, Missouri and made threats to kill the victim with a firearm. Further, this was the third time Mr. Burnett had allegedly made threats to kill the victim.
Mr. Burnett, age 21, of Curryville, Missouri was arrested on one count of Harassment in the First Degree, a class E felony, and remains lodged in the Lewis County Jail in lieu of $10,000.00 cash only bond.
"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."
Contact Information:
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 573-767-5287
Press Release
October 17, 2024
On October 10th, 2024, Circuit Court presided over by Judge Matthew Wilson, concluded with five individuals sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections. The prosecuting attorney, Chelsea Fellinger, secured the following outcomes:
Ethan McChristy, 24, of Lewistown, Missouri pled guilty to one count of assault in the third degree, a class D felony, and one count of resisting arrest, a class E felony. He was sentenced to five years for assault and two years for resisting arrest. McChristy was arrested on December 23, 2023 for driving while intoxicated in rural La Belle. At that time he resisted arrest and two deputies sustained minor injuries, including one deputy receiving a broken nose. Deputy Abigail Lyon and Deputy Mathias Frank are commended for apprehending McChristy at the scene and preventing him from fleeing the scene. Sergeant Devon Willis and Deputy Jason Slater, who were both off-duty, are also recognized for quickly responding to the scene and assisting with further investigation. We also appreciate the assistance of the Missouri State Highway Patrol for their quick response as well.
McChristy was also on probation at the time of this incident. He had previously been arrested for tampering with a motor vehicle by members of the LCSO in 2022. His probation was revoked and he was sentenced to 7 years.
Timothy Stewart, 28, of La Grange, Missouri pled guilty to one count of domestic assault in the first degree, a class B felony. Stewart was arrested for assaulting his former girlfriend and causing significant injury on December 31, 2023 at the Ramsey Jones Trailer Park near La Grange, Missouri. Stewart fled the scene and was later apprehended by the Quincy Police Department. Stewart was sentenced to ten years. Deputy Toby Moss, Deputy Abigail Lyon and Deputy Mathias Frank investigated this matter and insured the safety of the victim and communicated quickly with surrounding authorities to locate Mr. Stewart. They are commended for their excellent work. The MSHP also assisted with this investigation.
Devon Gibson, age 32, of Milan, Missouri, had previously pled guilty to one count of abuse or neglect of a child, a class D felony, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon, a class E felony, in 2020, and received five year's probation. Prosecutor Fellinger had filed a motion to revoke Gibson's probation, alleging he had committed numerous violations of the court's orders. Judge Wilson revoked Gibson's probation and he was sentenced to seven years for the abuse or neglect of a child and three years for the unlawful use of a weapon. This case was investigated by members of the LCSO.
Crystal Capps, 45, of Burlington, Iowa, pled to one count of passing a bad check, a class E felony, and was sentenced to four years in DOC. Capps wrote a bad check in the amount of $394 in 2023 to a Lewis County resident. Capps sentence is to be served concurrently with Butler County, Cape Girardeau County, Bollinger County and Stoddard County sentences. This matter was investigated by the LCSO and Prosecuting Attorney's office.
Danielle McDonald, 32, of La Grange, Missouri, had previously pled guilty to one count of property damage in the first degree, a class E felony, in 2022. At that time she was placed on five year's probation. Prosecutor Fellinger had filed a motion to revoke McDonald's probation due to multiple violations. McDonald surrendered her probation and was sentenced to two years in DOC. This matter was previously investigated by the La Grange Police Department.
For Immediate Release
Suspect: Domestic Assault Arrest
Date: October 2, 2024
Incident Details:
Arrested Individual: David L. Baker, age 44, Canton, Missouri
Arrest Date: September 28, 2024
Arrest Location: La Grange, Missouri
Arrest Agency: Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Charge: Domestic Assault
Incident Background:
Date of Incident: September 27, 2024
Location: State Highway C and State Highway BB, Ewing
Time: Approximately 6:30 p.m.
Details: On September 27, 2024, the Sheriff's Office received a report that David Baker had attempted to strike the victim's vehicle while the victim was driving on State Highway C with his own truck. According to the victim, Baker drove his truck into the ditch while passing the victim, swerved all over the roadway, and tried run the victim off the roadway. The victim and a witness provided statements to law enforcement.
On September 28, 2024, the Sheriff's Office located Mr. Baker in La Grange and took him into custody for the alleged violations.
On September 28, 2024, Lewis County Prosecutor Chelsea Fellinger, filed a felony complaint alleging Mr. Baker committed the class E felony of domestic assault in the third degree, in that he attempted to cause physical injury to the victim by trying to run the vehicle off the road and attempting to hit the vehicle head on. Baker was also charged with the class E felony of driving without a valid license, in that while operating the motor vehicle he did not have a valid license. He has at least two prior convictions for driving without a valid license and is currently under the supervision of the Missouri Division of Probation and Parole.
On September 28, 2024, the Honorable Corey Moon, Lewis County Associate Judge, issued an arrest warrant for Mr. Baker.
Baker remains lodged in the Lewis County Jail on no bond.
"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."
Contact Information:
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 573-767-5287
For Immediate Release
Subject: Weapons Offense Arrest
Date: October 1, 2024
Incident Details:
Arrested Individual: Travon J. Hegler-Wright, age 20, of Indianapolis, Indiana
Arrest Date: September 27, 2024
Arrest Location: Quincy University, Quincy, Illinois
Arrest Agency: Quincy Police Department, at the request of the Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Charge: Unlawful use of a weapon, (exhibiting), a class E felony
Incident Background:
Date of Incident: April 6, 2024
Location: Culver Stockton College, Canton, Lewis County, Missouri
Time: A few minutes after 12:00 a.m.
Details: Members of the Lewis County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of firearms being brandished at a large fraternity party on campus. Upon arrival law enforcement observed several hundred people screaming and running in all directions. Upon further investigation, deputies learned there had been an altercation between several Culver Stockton Students and three suspects believed to be Quincy University students. One of the suspects was alleged to have displayed a weapon in a threatening manner and then fled the area. The weapon was described as an automatic weapon with an extended clip. Law enforcement attempted to locate the suspects but it was determined they had fled the area. Over the course of the next week numerous interviews were conducted with several witnesses in Missouri and in Illinois. On April 10, 2024, the Quincy Police Department recovered the suspect weapon, identified as a Radical Firearms RF-15, .223 caliber weapon, from Quincy University. Over the next several weeks the investigation continued and led to the Sheriff's Office seeking formal charges against Travon J. Hegler-Wright.
On September 19, 2024, Lewis County Prosecutor Chelsea Fellinger, filed a felony complaint alleged Mr. Hegler-Wright had committed the class E felony of unlawful use of a weapon, in that he knowingly exhibited the weapon in an angry or threatening manner.
On September 24, 2024, the Honorable Corey Moon, Lewis County Associate Judge, issued an arrest warrant for Mr. Hegler-Wright.
On September 27, 2024, Mr. Hegler-Wright was taken into custody by the Quincy Police Department and transported to the Adams County Jail.
Mr. Hegler-Wright posted a $5,000.00 cash only bond and was released. His next scheduled court appearance is November 18, 2024 in Monticello, Missouri.
The Sheriff's Office was assisted in this investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff's Department, Culver Stockton Campus Safety and the Quincy University Campus Safety.
"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."
Contact Information:
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 573-767-5287