10/21/2026
Another month is in the books, and Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) investigators have been busy reminding wanted criminals that hiding from law enforcement is not a career choice with much of a future.
During the month, ORP investigators helped bring 33 wanted individuals into custody across the region. Of those, 15 were wanted on Pulaski County warrants, and 13 arrests took place right here in Pulaski County.
And no, these weren't all people with unpaid traffic tickets....
We're talking about individuals wanted for domestic violence, armed criminal action, weapons offenses, narcotics violations, burglary, probation and parole violations, and some absolutely disgusting crimes involving children.
I'd like to address a few of those arrests....
Investigators arrested a 32-year-old male in Pulaski County wanted for first-degree domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action.
Investigators also tracked down a 24-year-old male in Phelps County wanted on a Pulaski County warrant for disarming a peace officer, unlawful discharge of a fi***rm, and assaulting a special victim.
Several individuals wanted for statutory r**e, statutory so**my, and child molestation involving children were also apprehended. These are exactly the types of offenders we want located, arrested, and brought before the courts.
THE BEST ONE....
And then there's the woman in Crawford County who apparently thought hiding inside a clothes dryer was a brilliant escape plan (I already know what you're thinking: NO, the dryer was not running). Investigators found her hiding inside the dryer while holding a bag containing fentanyl capsules.
That's not exactly how you make a clean getaway. She was obviously hoping to tumble her way out of trouble. Instead, she hung herself out to dry! I know, that was corny.
HERE'S WHAT CRIMINALS NEED TO UNDERSTAND...
Just because you cross the Pulaski County line doesn't mean your problems disappear.
You can run to another county. You can hide out with friends. You can change your address, avoid answering the door, or apparently climb inside household appliances.
But that warrant doesn't disappear just because you're tired of looking over your shoulder.
Our investigators work with law enforcement agencies throughout Missouri, sharing intelligence, following leads, and locating people who believe they can simply disappear.
And for those dealing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other dangerous narcotics in our communities, understand something else. We are not interested in making Pulaski County a comfortable place for you to conduct business. I want you looking over your shoulder, thinking about that trafficking charge.
Proactive law enforcement means going after the people committing crimes instead of sitting around waiting for them to commit another one.
It's about protecting victims, finding wanted offenders, supporting our neighboring agencies, and making sure criminals understand there are consequences for their actions.
I want to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to our ORP investigators, Pulaski County deputies, MSHP, and all our law enforcement partners for another month of outstanding work.
To the law-abiding citizens of Pulaski County, we work for YOU. You deserve safe neighborhoods, safe schools, and a community where criminals don't get to call the shots. You don't always hear about what we are doing until after the fact, but seeing stats like these should make you feel comfortable that these men and women are doing the job you pay us to do.
We're not slowing down. We're not backing off. And we're certainly not rolling out the red carpet for criminals who choose to make Pulaski County their playground.
33 individuals were taken into custody. That's what happens when law enforcement is proactive, works together, and refuses to quit.
All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sheriff Stacy L. Ball
Pulaski County Sheriff
