Five Arrested During Troop I July 4 Period

Five people were arrested during Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s July 4 counting period, which lasted from July 3 at 6 p.m. to July 4 at 11:59 p.m.

Two people were taken into custody in Crawford County. 

Donny Belmessieri, 22, St. Louis, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. on July 4 for allegedly driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and failure to wear a seat belt. Belmessieri was released on summons.

Sharon Ransom, 51, Steelville, was arrested at 10:50 p.m. on July 4 for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Ransom was released. 

Alan R. Brown, 32, Overland, was arrested in Pulaski County for marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession.

Gary Crouch, 28, Lebanon, was arrested in Laclede County for felony probation violation.

Jaiden Williams, 18, Ballwin, was arrested in Pulaski County for marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia possession and speeding. 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that 40 people were arrested for DWIs and 38 for drug arrests.