Gasconade County Sheriff's Office

10/21/2026

The Hermann Police Department is currently attempting to locate this individual identified as Zachary S. Reed. Subject is wanted for questioning in an ongoing Investigation. Reed was last seen wearing a camouflage coat and blue jeans and operating a Black motorbike.

If you know there whereabouts of Reed or observe him in the public, please contact the Hermann Police Department at 573-486-2211 or Gasconade County Central at 573-437-7770.

Chief Marlon Walker
Hermann Police Department

10/02/2026

***************************Press Release******************************
On September 25, 2026, members of the Gasconade County Sheriff’s received information regarding a possible non-compliant s*x offender from the State of Arizona who was now residing in Gasconade County.

Subsequently, the Gasconade County Sheriff’s office opened an investigation into the matter.

Through investigative efforts and coordination with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Missouri State Highway Patrol S*x Offender Registry, and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, investigators confirmed the subject’s lifetime registration status in Arizona and determined that he had not registered as a s*x offender in Missouri.

Investigators further established that the subject had obtained a residence and full-time employment within Gasconade County.

As a result of the investigation, contact was made with the subject at his residence in the 1800 block of Price Road near Owensville where he was taken into custody and transported to the Franklin County Adult Detention Center where he was placed on a 24-hour hold pending a warrant application.

On September 30, 2026, the Honorable Judge Ada Brehe Krueger issued a $5,000 cash or surety warrant for Jeffery J. Huelster of Owensville, Missouri, on the following charges:

Fail to register as a s*x offender (Class E Felony)

The Gasconade County Sheriff's Office takes s*x offender registration violations seriously. Registration requirements serve an important public safety purpose by providing law enforcement with information necessary to monitor compliance and maintain accurate registration records.

All criminal charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Scott Eiler
Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office

09/18/2026

🖤 End of Watch — September 17, 2026 🖤
Retired K-9 Raffa

It is with heavy hearts that we honor the life and service of Retired K-9 Raffa, who passed away on September 17, 2026, after suffering a medical event during a surgical procedure.

Raffa was more than a K-9. She was an officer, a partner, a protector, and a loyal companion. She dedicated her life to serving alongside her handler, answering the call and doing the work she was trained to do with courage and loyalty.

Behind every K-9 is a handler who invests countless hours into training, caring, working, and building a bond that few people will ever fully understand. To Raffa’s handler, thank you. Thank you for every mile traveled, every training session, every call answered, every long shift, and most importantly, for giving Raffa a life filled with purpose, love, and companionship. The loss of a K-9 partner is the loss of family, and our hearts are with you.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the entire team at Franklin County Animal Medical Center for the care, compassion, work, and dedication shown to Raffa. Thank you for doing everything you could for this special girl and for caring for those who dedicate their lives to serving others.

From all of us at The Chief Mason Griffith Foundation, we extend our deepest condolences to Raffa’s handler, family, fellow officers, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her.

Your shift is complete, Raffa.
You served faithfully. You were loved deeply. You will be remembered always.

🐾 Retired K-9 Raffa
EOW: 09/17/2026

Rest easy, Raffa. We’ll take it from here. 🖤💙🐾

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

*********************PRESS RELEASE*****************

On September 8, 2026, in the evening hours, a deputy with the Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Highway 19 near Swiss, Missouri, in reference to a report of careless and imprudent driving. Gasconade County E-911 advised that a white GMC pickup truck pulling a trailer was traveling southbound and failing to maintain its lane.

The vehicle was located and observed traveling off the right side of the roadway before crossing the centerline into the opposing lane of traffic.

After locating the vehicle and conducting a traffic stop, the deputy observed indicators of impairment. During the investigation, evidence of illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia was located inside the vehicle.

The driver was ultimately arrested and transported to the Franklin County Adult Detention Facility, where he was placed on a 24-hour hold pending the submission of a warrant application.

On September 9, 2026, Associate Circuit Judge Ada Brehe-Krueger issued a warrant and set a $5,000 cash or surety bond for Uber B. Trujillo-Colindres, a resident of Crete, Nebraska, on the following charges:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class D Felony
• Driving While Intoxicated, Class B Misdemeanor
• Fail to Drive on Right Half of Roadway When Roadway Was of Sufficient Width, Class C Misdemeanor
• Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class D Misdemeanor

The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the citizens who reported the dangerous driving behavior, helping deputies intervene before a more serious incident occurred.

The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to identifying and removing impaired drivers from our roadways to help ensure the safety of the traveling public.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Scott A. Eiler
Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office

09/11/2026

The Gasconade County Sheriff's Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the United States Deputy Sheriffs' Association (USDSA) for their generous donation of four outer carrier ballistic vests to our agency.

These vests will provide an additional layer of protection for our deputies as they serve and protect the citizens of Gasconade County. Law enforcement officers face unpredictable dangers every day, and having quality ballistic protection is critical to officer safety.

Support from organizations like the USDSA helps ensure our deputies have the equipment they need to safely perform their duties and return home to their families at the end of each shift.

Thank you to the United States Deputy Sheriffs' Association for your commitment to law enforcement and for investing in the safety of those who serve our communities.

Sheriff Scott Eiler
Gasconade County Sheriff's Office

09/08/2026

**********PRESS RELEASE***********

On the evening of September 6, 2026, the Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 1400 block of Oak Street near Bland, Missouri, in reference to a reported bomb threat.

The 911 caller identified himself as “Jefferson Allan” and reported that individuals at a residence were constructing pipe bombs, possessed C4 explosives, and were threatening to blow up the street and nearby residences.

Due to the nature of the report, an emergency response was initiated involving the Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office, Owensville Fire Department, Owensville Police Department, Owensville Area Ambulance District, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Responding personnel immediately began checking the area and investigating the allegations. No explosives were located, and there was no evidence of a legitimate threat to the residence, surrounding neighborhood, or public.

During the course of the investigation, deputies determined that the telephone number used to make the 911 call generated GPS information indicating that the call originated from the campus of Maryville University in Town and Country, Missouri.

Maryville University officials and the Town and Country Police Department assisted deputies in identifying the 911 caller as a student residing in a campus dormitory.

A deputy subsequently responded to Maryville University and contacted the suspect. During an interview, the suspect admitted that he made the 911 call as a prank and acknowledged that no bomb existed.

The suspect was ultimately taken into custody, transported to the Franklin County Adult Detention Facility, and placed on a 24-hour hold pending a warrant application.

On September 7, 2026, Associate Circuit Judge Ada Brehe-Krueger set a $5,000 cash-only bond for Grayson C. Carpenter, 20 year old male, of Fort Worth, Texas, on the following charge:

• Making a False Bomb Report, Class E Felony

The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Owensville Fire Department, Owensville Police Department, Owensville Area Ambulance District, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Maryville University officials, and the Town and Country Police Department for their assistance and cooperation during this incident.

False reports involving bombs or other serious threats require a significant emergency response and can place first responders and the public at unnecessary risk. The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office takes these reports seriously and will thoroughly investigate false reports of this nature.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Scott A. Eiler
Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office

08/31/2026

This will be held at Owensville Police Department. Location was not printed on the flyer.

08/31/2026

SATURATION SATURDAY RESULTS

Law enforcement agencies across Gasconade County recently joined together for a countywide traffic-safety enforcement effort. Participating officers focused on impaired driving, hazardous traffic violations, and keeping our roadways safe.

During the event, officers conducted:

• 137 traffic stops
• 8 arrests
• 3 DWI arrests

Participating agencies included:

• Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office
• Owensville Police Department
• Bland Police Department
• Hermann Police Department
• Missouri State Highway Patrol

We appreciate every officer and agency that participated. We would also like to thank the Chief Mason Griffith Foundation for sponsoring the event and continuing to support law enforcement throughout our county.

Most importantly, thank you to the citizens of Gasconade County for driving safely, slowing down, wearing your seat belts, and choosing a sober driver.

This cooperative effort shows what can be accomplished when agencies work together toward one common goal—keeping Gasconade County safe.

Sheriff Scott A. Eiler