June 29, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A 43 year old homeless man was found in Alexandria in possession of a stolen truck last week.
Travis James Beal is charged with theft of property over $1,000. Beal’s bond is $10,000 and his court date is July 5.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Friday, June 22 a deputy was called to Brush Creek Road, Alexandria where a man was passed out in a truck. Upon arrival the officer found the man, Beal in the truck with the ignition on. A computer check revealed that the vehicle was stolen from Kansas. Beal was placed under arrest.
45 year old Kristie Renea Shehane of Granville Drive, Smithville is charged with reckless endangerment and a third offense of driving under the influence. Shehane’s bond is $9,500 and her court date is July 5.
Sheriff Ray said that on Saturday, June 23 a deputy observed a vehicle leave its lane of travel four times on Dale Ridge Road. He conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the driver, Shehane. He noticed an odor of an alcoholic beverage about her person. Shehane’s seven year old son was a passenger with her. Shehane performed poorly on field sobriety tasks and she submitted to a blood test.
53 year old James Brian Storie of Poss Road, Smithville is charged with criminal trespassing. His bond is $3,500.
Sheriff Ray said that on Monday, June 18 a deputy was dispatched to Arrow Head Drive due to a reckless driver. Upon arrival, the officer found Storie on the premises. The owner of the property said Storie did not have permission to be there and was not welcomed.
Storie had previously been cited on May 2 for criminal trespassing at the same residence.