St. Clair County Sheriff's Office

08/17/2026

🚨FOUND DOG🚨

Found on 13 Hwy just South of Lowry City. If she blongs to you or you know who she belongs to, please contact the Sheriff's Office.

08/11/2026

🚨 COPPER THEFTS 🚨

The Sheriff’s Office has received reports of individuals stealing copper piping from A/C units at local churches near the St. Clair County/Henry county line.

Please keep an eye out for suspicious activity around churches and outdoor A/C units. If you see something suspicious, contact the Sheriff’s Office.

08/05/2026

Suspect was taken into custody in Springfield!

🚨BE ON THE LOOKOUT 🚨

This subject is suspected of fleeing from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in a vehicle before abandoning the vehicle on T Highway and fleeing on foot into the wooded area between SE 801 Road and SE 871 Road, around 6pm.

The suspect was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt.

If you see anyone matching this description or observe any suspicious activity in the area, do not approach the individual. Please call 911 immediately.

08/04/2026

🚨BE ON THE LOOKOUT 🚨

This subject is suspected of fleeing from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in a vehicle before abandoning the vehicle on T Highway and fleeing on foot into the wooded area between SE 801 Road and SE 871 Road, around 6pm.

The suspect was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt.

If you see anyone matching this description or observe any suspicious activity in the area, do not approach the individual. Please call 911 immediately.

07/23/2026

54 is back open!

U.S. Route 54 between Route K and Route V west of NOW OPEN

07/16/2026

In August 2022 St. Clair County Deputies arrested Donavon Terry after an investigation was conducted for Statutory R**e.
On July 15, 2026, Donavon Terry pled guilty and sentenced to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for Statutory R**e 1st degree- person less than 14 years of age, and was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail for Endangering the Welfare of a child-2nd Degree and Knowingly tattoo, brand or body pierce a minor without written consent of minor’s parents.

07/06/2026

Update: A warrant for the suspect Joshua Holman has been issued for 3 counts of Robbery 1st Degree, 3 counts of Armed criminal Action, 3 counts of Unlawful use of a weapon, Unlawful Possession of a firearm, Stealing -$750 or more, and Endangering Welfare of a Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st Degree - 1st offense No s*xual contact. The bond was set at $50,000 cash only.

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Please see attached link for the Press Release on the Armed Robbery yesterday, July 5, 2026.

OSCEOLA, MO — July 6, 2026 — St. Clair County Sheriff’s deputies have successfully taken an armed robbery suspect into custody following a rapid, multi-jurisdictional response on Sunday afternoon.

06/30/2026

***JOB POSTING*** ***HIRING NOW***

Currently accepting applications for a Kitchen Supervisor for the St. Clair County Jail!

The Jail Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily food service operations within the Correctional Facility. This role ensures that meals are prepared and served according to nutritional, sanitary, and security standards. The Supervisor coordinates with Jail staff and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.

Job Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

1. Supervise and coordinate all kitchen activities including meal prep, serving, and cleanup.
2. Oversee and train workers in safe food handling, preparation, and sanitation procedures.
3. Monitor food inventory and ordering of supplies as needed to ensure meal production continuity.
4. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety and correctional facility regulations.
5. Maintain accurate records of meals served, inventory levels, and sanitation logs.

Job Requirements:

1.High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (Additional culinary or food service management training preferred)

2.Valid Drivers License

3. Minimum 2 Years of experience in food service supervision (Preferably in an institutional or correctional setting)

4. Servsafe Manager Certification( Or ability to pass the course)

5. Ability to pass a drug screening and background check.

Feel free to either apply online at www.scsomo.org or come down to the office for a paper application!

Press Releases

06/13/2026

Due to the severe weather, all activities scheduled for the Appleton City Fair today, have been canceled. ⛈️

06/08/2026

At the beginning of May, the Sheriff went around to each school in the County and delivered this flyer, giving the Elementary students a chance to name the new puppy! A winner was chosen for each school, and given $25.00 alongside a certificate, and if the Sheriff chooses their name in the end, they will receive an ADDITIONAL $25.00.

At the end of May, he personally sorted through an incredible amount of awesome submissions and came up with the following winners:

Winners For Each School

Roscoe - "Rookie" by Jordan L.

Lakeland - "Vader" by Cat

Appleton City - "Axel" by Huxley

Grace Christian Academy - "Goliath" by Aria

Osceola - "Gunner" by Zeiler D.

Be on the lookout for the final name chosen!! Thank you for all of the wonderful submissions, kids!