On November 13, 2018 the Franklin County Sheriff's Office received information identifying a male subject that has been stealing the Boy Scouts of America food drive donations from residences in the Lonedell area for the last 4 to 5 years. On the morning of November 17, 2018 the Sheriff's Office received a call from a local BSA scout master collecting donations from the Lonedell area. He reported confronting the male suspect who left in a vehicle at a high rate of speed, almost striking the scout master with his vehicle. The vehicle description was given to Missouri State Highway Patrol and Franklin County deputies that were in the area and the vehicle was located in the 1400 block of Wardfield Road. The suspect was observed near the vehicle and detained. During the investigation, the stolen food items and two old BSA scout master shirts were located inside the residence. The food items, which are donated to local food pantries, were photographed and turned over to the actual scout master. The male subject was taken into custody for stealing the donated items. A warrant was issued on the suspect, identified as Eddie Lee Powers Jr, age 51 from Robertsville for misdemeanor Stealing and Assault 4th degree. Bond was set at $1000 cash or surety.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff
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