Audrain County Sheriff's Office

Relationships among local Law Enforcement Agencies are important. To crooks, the county line is nothing more than a sign along the road or an ink line on a map. If law enforcement on both sides of those signs and lines aren't talking and working together, crooks and criminals aren't caught. We were happy to send our resources to help our neighbors, just as they have for us in the past. ... #cooperationiskey

As Bob Cratchit said in Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol"- "I am behind my time". I found out a few days ago that Stacey Conklin and "Stacey's Place" delivered Thanksgiving meals to the Deputies and Jailers last week. ... We can't thank her and her staff enough for their kindness and generosity! Thank you! Sheriff Oller

***Update*** Zach is safe and has been located in Ste. Genevieve County Missouri by members of their Sheriff's Office. We wish to extend our thanks to Sheriff Gary Stolzer and the men and women of the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office. MISSING JUVENILE - PLEASE SHARE... The Audrain County Sheriff's Office is seeking the whereabouts of 15 year old Zachary Williams of rural Mexico. He was last seen wearing a blue Captain America jacket and grey sweat pants or jeans and a navy blue baseball hat with the Orscheln's logo on it Zach is about 5'10", 180 lbs, dark blonde hair and hazel eyes. It is possible he may be attempting to get to the state of Kentucky. Any information regarding Zach's whereabouts can be called into the Audrain County Sheriff's Office at (573) 473-5800 or to your local law enforcement agency, as Zach has been entered to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as missing.

Everyone always asks what the home for wayward Deputies and Jailers feeds their staff........... Here's your answer. Huge thanks to Mr. DeYoung for making sure we're all well nourished in the morning!

It appears there are rumors and speculation flying around about a mass arrest this week based on our inmate population increase. To address those, there were no mass arrests. The inmate population of our jail grew by roughly 25 inmates over the past 2 days by receiving all of the inmates housed in the Pike County Jail in Bowling Green. The Pike County Sheriff and I, along with the Pike and Audrain County Commissions reached an agreement to house their inmates until they coul...d work through a staffing shortage. It is a common practice for Sheriffs to house their county's inmates in other Sheriff's jails for a variety of reasons, and is allowed by Missouri law. All of their inmates were delivered to our jail on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sheriff Oller

A big thanks to our local State Farm Agents and offices today for sending cake to the home for wayward deputies and jailers! Good neighbors right there!

I'm biased, but I've said many times my staff are the best. I'm not real great about keeping "dates" (birthdays, holidays, etc.), so I had no clue that today was "Boss's Day". Bless you all for taking care of our communities and remembering all the stuff I forget! I have it better than I deserve thanks to you all.... Sheriff Oller

Please share ------ The Audrain County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a Concealed Carry of Weapons class on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the Sheriff's Office from 8AM to 5PM. 8 hours of attendance is required. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY TO AVOID CONFUSION -... The cost for the CLASS is $100 (this DOES NOT INCLUDE FEES FOR THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND PERMIT, which are required later when/if you apply for the CCW permit). A handgun of quality construction and in good working order, 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection and billed or brimmed hat are required. To register, contact Sergeant Danielle Scrogin at 573-473-5801 ext 1532 or Administrative Assistant Ellen Wolfe at ext 1531. For questions about the class,, please contact Detective Andy Femrite (extension 1571) or Detective Chris Johnson (extension 1526) at 573-473-5801. This class is taught by Sheriff's Deputies who are certified firearms instructors. Sheriff Matt Oller

Every year in the United States, at least 100 children are killed in collisions while walking to or from school. About half of all deaths of children in or near... school zones involve kids who are 15 or older. The Transportation Research Board reports that 25,000 children are injured every year in school zone accidents. We know in our rural schools, we don't usually have the problem with kids walking to school. However, due to being rural school districts, that means we have more personal vehicles and buses pulling in and out of our parking lots. Slow down and pay attention while traveling through school zones. #headsupphonesdown #dontspeed #savealife Deputy Burson 873

On Sunday, September 20, 2020, members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 1000 block of South Monroe Street in Vandalia, Audrain County, Missouri on a delayed report of suspicious activity. During the initial investigation, it was reported Ronald David Leake, age 71, of Perry, Missouri approached three juvenile children and solicited them to travel with him to his residence in exchange for money and food. The juveniles alerted an adult who declined the ...solicitation and Ronald Leake left the area. On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office and Ralls County Sheriff’s Office contacted Ronald Leake at his residence. Ronald Leake is a convicted sex offender in the State of Missouri. During this contact Ronald Leake was arrested by the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office for violating Missouri Sex Offender laws by being present or loitering within five hundred feet of a public park. Ronald Leake was transported to the Audrain County Jail where he is being held pending the formal filing of criminal charges. The Audrain County Sheriff and his staff remain committed to working with our communities, community partners and other area law enforcement agencies to make Audrain County a safe place to work and live. The support of and the input from the community is appreciated. Citizens are reminded crime tips may be provided anonymously by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or online at https://www.audrainsheriff.com/report-a-crime Information and photographs of registered sex offenders residing in the community may be found on the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s website at: https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov//P/CRID/SOR/SORPage.html NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME. ** All suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law ** End of press release.

A little Tuesday morning hijinks escorting an oversized culvert across the county for our road and bridge crew. Thanks to all of our motorists for being patient this morning! #sherifflife... #ruralworldproblems

Please Share Over the past several days, the we have been called by several area residents stating they have received telephone calls where the caller claims that a friend or family member of the resident has been kidnapped. The caller has said that the kidnapping occurred after a vehicle crash or because the friend or family member witnessed a drug deal. ... There have been people yelling or crying in the background or getting on the phone and quickly talking, imitating a victim. The caller tries to get the resident to send money somewhere as ransom. These are scams. Do not send any money and do not provide any information. If you receive a call similar to this and are concerned about someone’s well being, you can either call that person yourself or contact law enforcement where the person lives, and ask that the person be checked on.

Tonight, our thoughts are with Sheriff Roye Cole and the men and women of the Webster County (MO) Sheriff's Office and their families and communities. They lost Deputy Sheriff Justin Burney in an off duty car crash on I-44 tonight after another car crossed the median and hit he and his children head on.

Over the past few weeks, we have taken delivery of a couple of batches of goodies. Thanks to the Mexico Jaycees and the Lockwood Park Baptist Church for feeding the wayward Deputies and Corrections Staff! Our communities rock!

Sharing for our friends at the Centralia PD- On October 1st, Officers with the Centralia Police Department will be seen wearing a thin pink line mourning band over their badges as well as pink ribbons on our patrol vehicles to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Our department has also invited the Missouri University Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Mammogram Van to the Centralia City Square which will offer mammograms to those women who wish to schedule an appointment. Supporting Breast Cancer and inviting the mamm van is how we like to show our community how much we enjoy serving and protecting them. If you would like to schedule an appointment please follow the link provided below and with any questions you may have contact Officer Logan Feger at [email protected] https://form.jotform.com/202473353388055

As with our last employee certification, there was no ceremony, no band, no gathering, all thanks to COVID. That doesn't mean we're not proud!! This lady right here received her Missouri Peace Officer's License after attending the academy at MU and today, Corrections Officer Hazel Hardy became Deputy Sheriff Hazel Hardy, and she continues to serve in our Jail Division. It was a long 4 months, but......... she WORKED HER TAIL OFF, and not only received her POST Certification..., but received the honor of having the highest overall academic score of her class. Congratulations!

Press Release For Immediate Release August 20, 2020 On August 20th, 2020, Audrain County Deputies made a traffic stop on a passenger car in the 700 block of West Boulevard in Mexico, Missouri. The vehicle was stopped for a license violation. Once contact was made with the driver, identified as Tommie Lorenzo Daily, age 37 of Mexico, it was determined that his driving privilege was suspended. He was taken into custody and during a search of his person multiple controlled opi...oid pharmaceuticals were discovered concealed on his person. During further investigation, a passenger in the vehicle, identified as Shane Anthony Baker, age 29 of Mexico, was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia commonly used to ingest Heroin and approximately 18 grams of methamphetamine. Both individuals were arrested on the narcotic charges and transported to the Audrain County Jail. The Audrain County Sheriff's Office remains committed to working with our communities, community partners, and other area law enforcement agencies to make Audrain County a safe place to work and live. The support of and the input from the community is appreciated. Citizens are reminded crime tips may be provided anonymously by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 and/or online at https://www.audrainsheriff.com/report-a-crime.*** NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT THIS TIME. ** All suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law ** End of press release.

Sergeant Brian Hollensteiner and Deputy Alex Martinez on the afternoon watch out east.