Jared Brown has been charged with the class D felony of possession of a controlled substance following an encounter with the Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) Feb. 26.

According to the probable cause statement, the officer recognized Brown’s camouflage van at a business on West Highway 28 and knew Brown to have outstanding warrants.

The officer noted that he made contact with Brown inside the business where he was playing on a video gambling machine and while escorting him outside, he observed Brown remove a bag with a crystal-like substance from his pocket, so he placed him in custody.

GCSO reported the substance field-tested positive for methamphetamine.

Brown was arrested on three active failure to appear warrants and possession of a controlled substance. A warrant was issued the same day with bond set at $5,000 cash or surety. His initial appearance is set for today (Wednesday, March 4) at 9 a.m. with Judge Ada Brehe-Krueger presiding.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported several arrests in the area for DWI allegations along with warrant arrests.

Nicholas W. Leonard, 31, of Belle was arrested at 2:14 p.m. on Feb. 28 in Gasconade County on allegations of a failure to drive on the right half of roadway and driving while intoxicated (alcohol). He was held by the Owensville Police Department and released.

Timothy L. Eddins, 52, of Owensville was arrested at 11:56 p.m. on Feb. 27 in Gasconade County on allegations of driving while intoxicated (persistent drug) and following too close. He was held in Osage County Jail on a 24-hour hold.

Naylor Rodriguez, 37, of Elkridge was arrested at 8:45 p.m. on Feb. 26 in Gasconade County on allegations of a misdemeanor Laclede County warrant for a failure to appear for a traffic violation. He was released and is on a bond.

Nathon A. Wheeler, 40, of Bland was arrested at 10:05 p.m. on Feb. 25 in Phelps County on allegations of two Gasconade County Sheriff’s warrants and driving without a seatbelt including a felony warrant for dangerous drugs and misdemeanor warrant for no insurance. He is held in Phelps County Jail on a bond.

Kevin C. Hearst, 38, of Belle was arrested at 5:03 p.m. on Feb. 23 in Gasconade County on allegations of a misdemeanor warrant in Maries County for a traffic offense. He was held by the Belle Police Department and is on a bondable release.