On 2/18/2025 members of the Carter County Sheriff's Office and Van Buren Police Department conducted a joint operation resulting in the seizure of suspected drugs (methamphetamine) , paraphernalia, money and a firearm. Sheriff Bradwell and his K9 Braun, assisted with a traffic stop, where K9 Braun indicated for the presence of narcotics. A search was conducted and the items where seized. Great job K9 Braun, and Van Buren PD!!
Suspect Justin Dover of Clever, Mo was arrested and being held on a 24 hour hold pending formal charges. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.
Today I was able to get our new substation signs up in Ellsinore, Eastwood and Grandin. Mayor Dawn Hood from Ellsinore, Mayor Diana Brower from Grandin and the Eastwood Fire Department have been very accommodating! Thank you to the Eastern Road district crew for helping get the signs up, your help is much appreciated. A huge thank you to Eastern Commissioner Tom Wilder, Western Commissioner Erik McSpadden and Presiding Commissioner Ron Keeney for assisting and supporting our efforts to bring these substations to different areas throughout the county. These substations are to enhance our officers presence in Grandin, Ellsinore and Eastwood. They will also help improve response times as well as act as a hub for meeting people in these communities. The Ellsinore substation is located at the Ellsinore Police Department in City hall. The Grandin substation is located at the old fire department building. The Eastwood substation is located at the Eastwood fire department. Thank you to Lay it on me graphics for helping design our substation signs as well! Our office will continue to strive to improve our service to the citizens of Carter County.
Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell
On 11/23/2024 The Carter County Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the Van Buren Police Department, Missouri Department of Conservation and the South Central Drug Task force served a search warrant at the home of Derrick Walls in Van Buren, MO. During the service of the warrant narcotics, weighing devices, firearm, baggies, drug paraphernalia, illegally possessed wildlife, and communication devices were seized from the home. Our office arrested four individuals and have obtained warrants on them (listed below). I want to thank our partnering agencies and the team here at the Sheriff's Office for keeping the pressure on these homes that put our communities at risk. A reminder to the distributors of narcotics in our area: You WILL be next!
- Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law
1. Derrick Walls of Van Buren, MO was charged with: Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful possession of a firearm, endangering the welfare of a child 1st degree, and another count of endangering the welfare of a child 1st degree. A warrant was issued with NO BOND
2. James Mccrellis of Poplar Bluff, MO was charged with: Possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm. A warrant was issued with NO BOND
3. Colton Scrivner of Van Buren, MO was charged with: Possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm with a controlled substance. A warrant was issued with NO BOND
4. Michael Mester of Van Buren, MO was charged with: Possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm with a controlled substance. A warrant was issued with NO BOND
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law
Today Sheriff Bradwell, Deputy Gladden, Deputy Bruner and Judge Steven Lynxwiler visited the Carter County Sheltered workshop to talk about Halloween safety, give treats and let everyone meet our Buckle Buddy Dinosaur ( Deputy Bruner). Thank you to the Sheltered workshop for having us today!
The Carter County Sheriff's Office arrested the following individuals in the service of search warrants on 10/10/2024. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.
Robin Leuckel- Carter County Warrant (S)- Distribution of Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled substance, Keeping or Maintaining a public nuisance, Unlawful use of a weapon, - NO BOND
Skeet Barbre- Carter County Warrant (S) - Delivery of Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled substance, Keeping or Maintaining a public nuisance, Unlawful use of a weapon, Unlawful possession of a firearm- NO BOND
Douglas Wells- Carter County Warrant (s)- Delivery of a controlled substance X2, Possession of Controlled substance, Keeping or Maintaining a public nuisance, Unlawful use of a weapon, Unlawful possession of a firearm- NO BOND
Troy Smith- Texas County Warrant- Unlawful use of a weapon- BOND Capias
Terry Richards- Carter County Warrant (s)- Possession of a controlled substance- BOND- $25,000/Cash/Corp Surety
Lacey Martin- Carter County Warrant (s)- Possession of a controlled substance- BOND- $25,000/Cash/Corp Surety
Glenna Nance- Carter County Warrant (s)- Possession of a controlled substance- BOND- $25,000/Cash/Corp Surety
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.
The Carter County Sheriff's inmates have began expanding the gardening program to helping the community. Our staff brought a few inmates to the City of Grandin to assist in culvert work last week and did a great job!
On 10.10.2024 the Carter County Sheriff's Office with assistance from Van Buren Police Department and the South-Central Drug Task Force, served several search warrants throughout Carter County to include Van Buren, Ellsinore and Grandin/Hunter areas. I want to first start by saying my team here at the Sheriff's office has worked very hard, not only to build community relations, but to act on complaints we have received from our community. I will not tolerate the sale of narcotics in Carter County. We will do everything in our power to stop this activity. If you choose to sell drugs in this county be prepared to see this team very soon. Today my team and I seized firearms, narcotics, money and even filed forfeitures on property's. Again, I cannot stress this enough: Sell drugs, lose your freedom, money, and maybe your property. Today we have arrested 7 people in these search warrants. Suspect information will be release at a later date.
-Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell
Van Buren! The Carter County Sheriff's Office will be holding a community forum at the Assembly of God church this Friday at 5:30pm! Come out and meet your Sheriff's Office Staff, hear our goals, accomplishments and let us hear from you! Thank you to the Van Buren Assembly of God for hosting us! We will have snacks and drinks as well. We all look forward to see you!
On 9/25/2024 members of the Carter County Sheriff's Office in cooperation with the U.S. Marshal Service found and arrested Danny P Craig from Mississippi. Mr. Craig was wanted for Failure to Register as a sex offender. Mr. Craig is being held in the Carter County Jail on out of state charges as well as local charges. I want to thank the community for your assistance in identifying this individual.
-Alonzo Bradwell
Carter County Sheriff
We are excited to announce our office will be holding a community forum in three more locations in Carter County!
1. Grandin- 5:30pm on September 20th located at the Grandin community center connected to City Hall
2. Ellsinore- 5:30pm on September 27th located at the Ellsinore Assembly of God church
3. Van Buren- 5:30pm on October 4th located at the Van Buren Assembly of God church.