Arrests
Dec. 3
1:06 a.m. Stephen Wayne Hassler, 50, of the 1500 block of 12th Street was arrested when a K9 Unit stepped into a vehicle at 16th and Washington for a registration violation. During the stop, the Pettis County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit performed a free open-air sniff around the vehicle and located the odor of illegal drugs. A probable cause search of the vehicle was performed, which resulted in the discovery of drug paraphernalia. Hassler was arrested for driving while suspended/revoked, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked and transported to the Pettis County Jail for processing and later booked and released.
1:33 a.m. Noah Cochran, 22, of the 23000 block of Radio Hill Road was arrested in the 1000 block of South Limit Avenue for attempting to break into a local business. THe subject was transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24 hour hold pending charges of second degree property damage, possession of burglar tools and resisting arrest.
Incidents
Nov. 28
11:28 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Osage Ave. regarding damaged property that occurred during a gathering of friends and family for Thanksgiving. The victim stated a family member threw a chair, which struck the back door damaging the glass. The damage is valued at approximately $399.00. The suspect left the residence prior to the arrival of police. Formal charges will be sought through the Pettis County Prosecutor’s Office.
Dec. 2
2:30 p.m.: Officers responded to the 400 block of East 20th Street for a found bicycle report. A report was completed and the bicycle was entered for safe keeping.
2:54 p.m. Officers responded to the 1400 block of South OSage Avenue for a burglary report. A bicycle was stolen, but was determined to have been recovered earlier in the day as found property.
Dec 3
7:59 a.m. Officers responded to a burglary in the 2100 block of West Main Street. Officers responded and cleared the building. Information was gathered for a report. There is no suspect information at this time.
10:13 a.m. A subject visited the Police Department to turn a bicycle located near the 500 block of East 13th Street. The bicycle was placed into evidence as found property.
Compiled by Joe Andrews.
