Sheriff Walter reports a Cape Girardeau, Missouri woman arrested for Tampering with a Motor Vehicle. 
BENTON, MISSOURI - Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reports a Cape Girardeau, Missouri woman arrested for Tampering with a Motor Vehicle.
Melissa Flentge (43) of 2700 Pioneer Drive Lot 171, Cape Girardeau, Missouri has been charged with the Class C Felony of Tampering with a Motor Vehicle.
Sheriff Walter states that on Monday, August 10, 2015 a deputy located a Blue BMW M4 traveling on Linn Street in Sikeston. The vehicle was traveling slower than the posted speed limit. The license plate on the BMW was given to communications to check the registration. Communications advised the deputy that the BMW had been reported stolen from Scott City, Missouri on August 9.
The deputy conducted a vehicle stop on the vehicle and identified Flentge as the driver.
Flentge was placed under arrest and transported to the Scott County jail where she was booked pending the filing of formal chargers by the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney.
Flentge remains in custody at the Scott County Jail. Bond was set by the court at $5,000.00 cash or surety.
Address/Location
Scott County Sheriff's Office
131 S New Madrid St
Benton, MO 63736
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 573-545-3525
