Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff
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On 11-29-2019, Franklin County Deputies responded to the 4200 block of Hwy N in Robertsville for a report of a suspicious person. It was reported a male subject was trying to get into a residence stating he needed to use the phone to contact his girlfriend because he had just wrecked his motorcycle. The resident at this location turned the male away and upon the arrival of deputies, the male subject was gone. The area was checked with the male not being located. On 11-30-2019, deputies responded back to the 4200 block of Hwy N, this time to a neighboring residence, for a report of suspicious activity regarding a possible stolen motorcycle. Upon the arrival of a deputy, he observed a black Honda sport bike and a white Ford Thunderbird in the driveway. The deputy made contact with three individuals from the Pacific area inside the Thunderbird. Information from these individuals gained information a fourth subject, a male from the New Haven area, had fled into the woods when he observed the deputy in the area. The deputy ran a records check on the motorcycle and found it had been reported stolen from the Wentzville area. While conducting his investigation, the deputy observed the fourth subject attempting to sneak back toward the deputy's location and then hide behind a pile of wood. The deputy gave chase in a foot pursuit. At this time, Franklin County asked for the assistance of any MSHP Troopers in the area, several responded. The deputy was able to apprehend the male subject while Troopers assisted with maintaining scene control as well as assisting the deputy. One female occupant of the Thunderbird was transported to the Franklin County Adult Detention Facility by a Trooper for outstanding warrants. The male subject, identified as 23 year old Lukas Creech, was also transported to this facility and charged with Tampering with a Motor Vehicle in the 1st Degree as well as Resisting Arrest. Warrants were issued on these charges and a bond was set for $10,000 cash. Information regarding this incident was shared with St. Charles County who will be handling the charges of Stealing a Motor Vehicle. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Steve Pelton Franklin County Sheriff Comments are closed.
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