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BENTON, MISSOURI - Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reports a Sikeston, Missouri woman arrested on Tampering with a Motor Vehicle Charges.

Dawn C. Faltz (38) of 200 State Highway H, Apartment 14, Sikeston, Missouri has been charged with the Class C Felony of Tampering With a Motor Vehicle.

Sheriff Walter states that on Saturday, November 14, 2015 deputies responded to County Highway 371 and State Highway O, in Stoddard County. The deputies were advised a vehicle had just been stolen from the Oran Mini Mart, and the stolen vehicle had been located in Stoddard County. Deputies arrived and were advised that Faltz had been operating the stolen vehicle.

Deputies spoke with the victim who stated he had parked his vehicle at the Oran Mini Mart and went across the street for a moment. The victim stated when he returned the vehicle had been stolen. The victim stated he never gave Faltz permission to take the vehicle.

Faltz admitted to taking the vehicle from the Oran Mini Mart.

Faltz was placed under arrest and transported to the Scott County jail pending the filing of formal charges by the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney.

Faltz remains in custody at the Scott County Jail. Bond was set by the court at $10,000.00 cash or surety and no contact with the victim.