Douglas County Mo Sheriff

****EDIT POST**** The identity of the gentleman has been solved. He is currently receiving treatment at an area hospital. Thank you to the Douglas County community and surrounding communities for your help.. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is needing your help identifying this man. ... He was found wondering around in the woods in the Goodhope area of Western Douglas County. If you have any information please call the Douglas County Sheriffs Office at 4176831020

Mrs. Vivod's 1st Grade class at Skyline School sent the office safety tips that they brainstormed for us after reading the book "Officer Buckle and Gloria." They also practiced their writing skills by writing us letters. Mrs. Vivod's class...get ready for a visit so you can ask your questions in person, and we will ALWAYS remember to follow Safety Tip# 77.

UPDATE. I love my guys TENACITY. They are going on about 30 some hours straight right now. But what a great day, we got this off the streets and out of Douglas County. The search warrant was served on a residence near Twin Bridges where Sauseda was arrested. Over 200 grams of Methamphetamine was seized Approximately 170 grams of marijuana ... Over $25,000 in cash and a firearm. Great work men. #notindouglascounty #causeweloveourcommunity

On October 9, 2020 Cpl. Wallace received information of a wanted fugitive out of Arkansas that was in the Twin Bridges area of Douglas County. Marcelino Sauseda age 41 of Arkansas was wanted on multiple warrants including a Nationwide Arkansas P&P warrant for manufacturing a controlled substance, robbery, burglary and theft. At approximately 920 am Sheriff Degase, Cpl. Wallace along with Deputies Roberts, Schupbach and Nelson surrounded the residence and after a brief stand...off Sauseda was taken into custody. A search warrant is currently being served in the residence. Sauseda has known gang affiliation to the MS 13 and AR 13 gangs. Sheriff Degase would like to recognize the tenacity off his Deputies as Cpl Wallace and Deputies Roberts and Schupbach worked over 24 hours straight on this case to make sure this subject is removed from our County. See more

Thank you to Roy and Sally Hicks from Goodhope for the phe-nomenal treats and goodies that were STILL WARM!!! Thank you for the treat and your support!!!

On the afternoon of September 27, 2020, Sheriff Degase arrested Matthew Frye, age 36, of Ava for multiple counts of burglary, property damage, and trespassing. Frye was found breaking into buildings and residence’s on CR 538 and upon arrival Sheriff Degase located Frye in a field with a stolen chainsaw. Frye was taken into custody without incident by Sheriff Degase. Sheriff Degase would like to thank the victim’s neighbor for coming to the area and keeping an eye on the suspect until Sheriff Degase arrived. Sheriff Degase would like to once again thank the neighbor for having his 6. Thank You Sir.

In the early morning hours of September 27, 2020, Sheriff Degase arrested William Wolfe, age 54, of Brushyknob. Wolfe was located hiding under a camouflage poncho in the woods about 50 yards away from where he wrecked a stolen vehicle. Wolfe was involved in two separate pursuits on September 26, 2020, one of which was with Sheriff Degase. Wolfe is a suspect in a homicide that is currently being investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Wolfe initially was held on a... probation and parole warrant, and is now currently held on a Capias no bond Probation Violation warrant issued by Judge Carter for his original charges incurred in February of 2019. Sheriff Degase would like to thank the Citizens of Douglas County for all the phone calls providing information of Wolfe’s whereabouts. He would like to especially thank the Citizen that called in the location of the wreck, and especially for covering Sheriff Degase’s 6. Thank you Sir. See more

***UPDATE: SUBJECT IN CUSTODY!!*** Wanted for questioning in a Homicide case: William Wolfe Jr, 54 Known to be violent and possibly armed, driving a 2010 Chevrolet truck, black in color, license plate 0PCC77, last seen in the area of Rockbridge/Almartha/Wasola and is known to frequent the Brushyknob area. If you have seen Mr. Wolfe or are aware of his whereabouts contact the office at 417-683-1020 ASAP. ... Do not attempt to help or hide this subject as he is dangerous!!!! See more

ARRESTED!!!! On September 24, 2020 at approximately 2200 hours, Sheriff Degase received information that Doyle Wayne Shelton Jr was hiding at a residence in Ozark County in the Theodosia area. At approximately 2300 hours, Sheriff Degase, Deputy Harley, K9 Amigo and Deputy Nelson surrounded the residence with Ozark County Deputies Miller, Hannaford and Bales. Sheriff Degase knocked on the door and a male subject came to the door and when asked he advised Wayne Shelton was in ...fact in the residence. At that time Shelton attempted to exit several doors on the rear of the building but soon found he was surrounded.. Shelton failed to come to the door and surrender after Sheriff Degase yelled into the residence in an attempted to get Shelton to surrender peacefully. After some time, Sheriff Degase and Deputy Seth Miller entered the residence where they located Shelton and took him in to custody without incident. Sheriff Degase credits the Citizens of Douglas, Ozark and Taney Counties for the apprehension of Shelton. Without the phone calls reporting sightings, this arrest would not have happened. Sheriff Degase would like to thank Taney County Deputies and Deputy Carl Pride for chasing down sightings of Shelton in the Protem area on September 23 it obviously wore out Shelton because when taken into custody Shelton stated he was tired and worn out. Sheriff Degase would also like to thank the Ozark County Deputies who assisted in taking Shelton into custody tonight.

Please avoid the area of North 5 Highway north of Roadside Park. Semi carrying propane has been involved in a roll over accident. Please avoid the area.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is actively looking for Doyle Wayne Shelton Jr., age 46, of Ava. Over the last week Shelton has been seen trespassing on people’s property. Shelton walked into a residence in the Rome area where a female was present and assaulted her. A warrant for Shelton’s arrest has been issued for Burglary and 4th degree Assault. Shelton has a history of this criminal conduct and was arrested in November of 2017 by Sheriff Degase after he went into an... occupied residence and locked himself in their bathroom and began going through their medicine cabinet. On this 2017 case Shelton was sentenced to 12 years in the Department of corrections which was suspended upon completion of long-term treatment in Department of Corrections; however, he is already out and he is currently on supervised probation. There was a report of an incident in Wright County over the weekend where Shelton and another unknown male attempted to break into a house, but it was deterred when the homeowners came home and armed themselves. If seen do not attempt to apprehend Shelton. Call your local law enforcement immediately. Due to Shelton’s state of mind he should be considered dangerous. Shelton was last seen driving green Mercury Cougar with a busted front windshield. See more

In the early morning hours of Saturday, September 12, 2020, Cpl. Taylor Wallace was sitting stationary observing traffic on West 14 Highway when a vehicle passed by his location. Cpl. Wallace recognized the passenger as Laura Bengston age 29 of Ava, who knew that Bengston had multiple outstanding warrants for her arrest. Cpl. Taylor Wallace made a traffic stop that vehicle near Wal-Mart where the vehicle pulled into the Murphy USA parking lot. Bengston exited the vehicle an...Continue reading

On September 5, 2020, Deputy Nelson attempted to stop a vehicle on West 14 Highway near Z Highway. The vehicle was engaged in a short pursuit before the driver abandoned the vehicle on CR 552 where the driver fled on foot. Deputy Jonathan Harley and K9 Amigo responded to the area to assist Deputy Nelson. Deputy Nelson, Deputy Harley, and K-9 Amigo tracked the subject for approximately 2 hours before locating him hiding in a tree. The subject, who attempted to evade Deputy Ne...lson both in vehicle and on foot, was identified as Steven Bennett of Seymour. Bennett initially refused to come down from the tree, and after some negotiating with Sheriff Degase, Bennett chose to come down from the tree on his own rather than Sheriff Degase climbing the tree and assisting him down. It is believed that Bennett fled because he had a felony warrant out of Wright County for his arrest. Sheriff Degase commends Deputy Harley and K-9 Amigo for this long track in hot weather. The addition of K-9 Amigo was made possible by the Citizens of Douglas County through gracious donations. This was Amigo's first track and apprehension of a fleeing felon using skills that were learned at training afforded to Amigo by community donations. Since the subject was in a tree and surrendered peacefully, Amigo's bite apprehension was not utilized in this man hunt. See more