BENTON, MISSOURI - Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reports a Jackson, Missouri woman in custody on charges stemming from a shoplifting investigation.
Genny M. Jones (28) of 426 East Lane, Jackson, has been charged with two counts of the Class C Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, the Class A Misdemeanor of Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and the Class A Misdemeanor of Stealing.
Sheriff Walter states that on Sunday, December 14th, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Senior Deputy Matt Scroggins responded to the Dollar Store in Oran in reference to shoplifting.
Prior to the deputy arriving, the business advised that the suspects had departed and were traveling toward Chaffee on State Highway 77 in a blue Ford Ranger pickup with Missouri registration.
Deputy Scroggins located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. He identified the driver as Jones. Jones stated she and a male passenger were returning from Sikeston and gave the deputy permission to search the vehicle.
The subsequent search resulted in the recovery of items stolen from the business. In addition, Deputy Scroggins located pills identified as Schedule 4 controlled substance and items believed to be drug paraphernalia.
Sheriff Walter states a review of the store security surveillance system was conducted and the video observed supports the allegations in the case.
Jones and her passenger were arrested and transported to the Scott County Jail. The male subject was booked and later released on a summons to appear on the misdemeanor charge of stealing.
Sheriff Walter asks that anyone who has further information regarding this case, other criminal activity concerning Jones, or any other crimes to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at 545-3525, or leave a message on the crime tip line at 1-866-210-4322.
Jones remains in custody at the Scott County Jail. Bond has been set by the court at $2,000.00 cash only.
