Moniteau County Sheriff's Office

Moniteau County Sheriff's Office Moniteau County Sheriff's Office The new Moniteau County Jail is located at 210 E. North St.
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The Moniteau County Sheriff's Department is responsible for uniform patrol within the county, including enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, criminal investigation, narcotics investigation and serving of civil process as required by the Moniteau County Court. The Jail numbers are Phone-573-796-2006, Fax-573-796-2016



Sheriff - Tony Wheatley
Chief Deputy - Tyler Zumwalt
jail Admin - Janis Wise

08/19/2026

Moniteau Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 19 at 1:33AM CDT until August 19 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Cole County in central Missouri...
Southern Moniteau County in central Missouri...

* Until 230 AM CDT.

* At 133 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
10 miles south of Tipton to 30 miles southwest of High Point, or
along a line from 10 miles south of Tipton to 39 miles south of
Tipton, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
High Point around 155 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Latham,
Enon, Eugene and Osage Bend.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

07/10/2026

Moniteau Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 10 at 5:58PM CDT until July 10 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Boone County in central Missouri...
Northeastern Moniteau County in central Missouri...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 558 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
13 miles west of Sturgeon to 9 miles southwest of Rocheport, or
along a line from 21 miles west of Centralia to 17 miles northeast
of Tipton, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Rocheport, Harrisburg, Midway, McBaine, Columbia, Lupus, Sturgeon,
Easley, Hallsville, Centralia, Murry, Columbia Regional Airport and
Ashland.

This includes the following State Parks...
Rock Bridge State Park, Finger Lakes State Park and Jewell Cemetery
Historic Site.

This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 115 and 133.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

07/10/2026

Moniteau Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 7:39PM CDT until July 9 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Cole County in central Missouri...
Southeastern Moniteau County in central Missouri...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 739 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over McGirk, or
near California, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations impacted include...
California, McGirk, Russellville, Centertown, Lohman, St. Martins,
Elston, Jefferson City and Brazito.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

07/04/2026

Moniteau Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 1:39PM CDT until July 4 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
SVRLSX

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Cole County in central Missouri...
Moniteau County in central Missouri...

* Until 245 PM CDT.

* At 139 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
23 miles west of Tipton to 33 miles southwest of Tipton, moving
east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Tipton, Latham, Clarksburg, High Point, California, Enon, Kliever,
McGirk, Russellville, Jamestown, Eugene, Centertown, Lupus, Lohman,
Hickory Hill, Sandy Hook, St. Martins, Marion and Elston.
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing
widespread damaging winds and large hail.

06/14/2026

Moniteau Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 13 at 10:40PM CDT until June 13 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
SVRLSX

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Moniteau County in central Missouri...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 1040 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
33 miles northwest of Rocheport to 29 miles west of Tipton, or
along a line from 43 miles northwest of Tipton to 29 miles west of
Tipton, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Tipton, Clarksburg, Latham, California, Kliever, McGirk, Jamestown,
High Point, Lupus and Sandy Hook.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

DRIVING COMPLAINT LEADS TO M**H ARRESTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMONITEAU COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICETraffic Stop Leads to Methamp...
06/10/2026

DRIVING COMPLAINT LEADS TO M**H ARREST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONITEAU COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest

CALIFORNIA, MO – On June 5, 2026, deputies with the Moniteau County Sheriff's Office responded to a driving complaint involving a vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 50 through Moniteau County.

The reporting party advised that the vehicle was swerving and traveling at an unusually slow rate of speed. After passing the vehicle, the complainant reported that the vehicle accelerated, flashed its bright lights, and directed a green laser light toward him.

Deputies located and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle near California, Missouri. During the investigation, deputies identified a passenger as Jeffrey A. Milligan, age 53, of Clinton, Missouri. Deputies learned that Milligan was currently on probation/parole for burglary, stealing, and drug-related offenses.

Deputies obtained consent to search the vehicle and discovered a green laser pointer and a syringe concealed in the passenger seating area where Milligan had been seated. Milligan was detained and advised of his rights.

During the investigation, Milligan admitted to possessing methamphetamine concealed on his person. He was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Moniteau County Jail. The substance was recovered and field-tested positive for methamphetamine.

Jeffrey A. Milligan has been charged with:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Assault – 4th Degree

Milligan is currently being held without bond.

Sheriff Tony Wheatley stated, "The Moniteau County Sheriff's Office remains committed to protecting the citizens of Moniteau County and aggressively pursuing those involved in illegal drug activity. We appreciate the vigilance of the citizen who reported this dangerous driving behavior, which ultimately led to this arrest."

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Moniteau County Sheriff's Office
Tony Wheatley, Sheriff
Moniteau County, Missouri

06/08/2026

Moniteau Alert: Several areas with water over roadway, avoid the area of Hwy87 & HwyA / HwyC & CC, Turn around Don’t drown, do not drive through flood waters.

06/01/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2026

Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office Executes Narcotics Search Warrant in Eastern Moniteau County

On May 29, 2026, Deputies with the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office, along with investigators from the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force, executed a narcotics-related search warrant on Bird Haven Road in eastern Moniteau County.

The search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation into suspected illegal drug activity in the area. Upon ex*****on of the warrant, deputies took two individuals into custody at the residence.

During the search of the property, investigators located and seized methamphetamine, fi****ms, additional controlled substances, and what is believed to be a methamphetamine recrystallization laboratory operating within the residence.

The following individuals were arrested and transported to the Moniteau County Jail:

Ronald W. Speaker, age 61, of Centertown, Missouri, was charged with:

Drug Trafficking – 2nd Degree
Manufacture of a Controlled Substance
Possession of a Controlled Substance (3 counts)
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (4 counts)
Armed Criminal Action
Resisting Arrest

Bond was set at $50,000 cash only.

Johnathon T. Friskey, age 46, of Centertown, Missouri, was charged with:

Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Bond was set at $5,000 cash only.

Sheriff Tony Wheatley stated, “The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to aggressively combating illegal drug activity within our communities. Investigations involving narcotics and illegally possessed fi****ms continue to be a top priority as we work to protect the citizens of Moniteau County.”

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be sought pending laboratory analysis and further review of evidence.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/01/2026

Moniteau Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 3:44AM CDT until June 1 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Boone County in central Missouri...
Southwestern Callaway County in central Missouri...
Cole County in central Missouri...
Eastern Moniteau County in central Missouri...
West Central Osage County in central Missouri...

* Until 430 AM CDT.

* At 344 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Centertown,
or 9 miles southeast of California, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
California, McGirk, Russellville, Jamestown, Centertown, Lohman,
St. Martins, Brazito, Marion, Easley, Hartsburg, Jefferson City,
Wardsville, Ashland, Holts Summit, Taos, Lake Mykee Town, Lake
Mykee, Westphalia and New Bloomfield.

This includes the following State Parks...
Clarks Hill/Norton Historic Site and Jefferson Landing Historic Site.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.

06/01/2026

Moniteau Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 3:39AM CDT until June 1 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
SVRLSX

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Boone County in central Missouri...
Northeastern Moniteau County in central Missouri...

* Until 430 AM CDT.

* At 339 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Midway, or 10
miles northwest of Columbia, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Rocheport, Harrisburg, Midway, McBaine and Lupus.

This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between exits 115 and 121.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.

Address

110 North High Street
California, MO
65018

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15737962525

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