On Wednesday November 7, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a burglary off E highway. Multiple electronic devices, outside equipment, as well as a 4-wheeler were stolen. Sheriff Degase then received additional information that some of the stolen televisions as well as home goods were being listed on online yard sale sites. Sheriff Degase arranged for a buy and two individuals were arrested on site. 23 year old Cordell Benedict of Mountain Grove and 17 year old Justice Robinson, also of Mountain Grove, were both arrested and charged with felony Burglary, felony Tampering with a Motor Vehicle, and 2 counts of felony Stealing. Bond has been set for both at $20,000 cash or surety.
On Friday November 9, 2018, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a residence off EE highway stemming from the burglary call received and worked just a few days before. The stolen 4-wheeler from the call earlier in the week, as well as some methamphetamines were located at the residence and two suspects arrested. 34 year old Josh Melton, and 27 year old Shelsie Sartor, both of Mountain Grove have been charges with Felony Possession of Controlled Substance, felony Stealing, and 2 counts of felony Endangering the Welfare of a Child.. Melton’s bond was set at $20,00 cash surety and Sartor’s bond was set at $15,000 cash surety.
In relation to the burglary as well as the search warrant, Sheriff Degase arrested 23 year old George Cook , of Cabool, after being located at a residence inside of Cabool and was charged with Tampering with a Motor Vehicle, with bond set at $20,000 cash surety.